Description
Filemaker developer
Here is the overview as discussed related to the Filemaker database:
Current state of Department
New procurement underway
conversion from FM pro to SQL
Allow staff to come up to speed on new hardware infrastructure and software
no centralized storage pools
multiple silos for research
non scalable
Apple X-server Back End
Current AIT infrastructure in closets with little to no cooling and power support
significant amount of equipment will soon be out of support with no replacement options
looking at redesign considerations
Current focus:
Centralized virtual desktops VMware vSphere
OE datacenter established
Database Filemaker to SQL (PostgreSQL)
Database current challenges:
Filemaker environment includes:
non load infrastructure
single point of failure design
development takes place on production systems
no native auditing systems
Apex transition
Focus:
Phase 1 - Discover
Phase 2 Build in Parallel
Phase 3 Cut over
Duration:
6 mos to possible hire