The Steps the Organization Needs to Accomplish Prior to Computer Delivery

-designate staff members who will be trained on computer usage & basic troubleshooting
-determine if water damage in corner is caused by one-time or ongoing leak and repair (if possible)

The Steps the Project Team Needs to Accomplish Prior to Computer Delivery

(Steps may be added or changed as necessary.)
- assess the computer needs of shelter clients
- browse the Internet for free resources that can be bookmarked or installed on the computers
- learn more about building a network
- build computers using a Linux operating system (Mint); install other appropriate hardware and software as necessary and according to availability
- secure the network from viruses and other malware and provide Internet controls (ability to block specific sites/types of sites)
- create written tutorials for computer users at the shelter; locate and bookmark online tutorials
- create written tutorials for shelter employees to help them troubleshoot common problems
- set up local area network and connect LAN to Internet
- educate shelter employees on basic care and keeping of computers
- set up scanner and printers (if possible)

Potential Risks That Might Hinder Fully Accomplishing the Plan

After visiting with Sharon Jackson, it would seem that the biggest potential risk is that the system will crash and no one will know how to get it going again. Past experience has been that after about two months the computers become unusable due to viruses that become unmanageable.

There is also water damage to one corner of the room, which Mrs. Jackson believes was caused by unusually heavy rains earlier this year. However, if that is not the case, continued leakage could compromise the use of computers in that space.