HFA Desktop Migration: Corporate PC Refresh Documentation
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HFA Desktop Migration: Corporate PC Refresh Documentation
Background Information
HFA Associates User Profiles, Existing Desktop Computer Specifications,
and Requirements Analysis
HFA Associates User Profiles
Common Users Super Users
Common users are
goal- oriented and focus on
what they want to
accomplish. They may not
understand nor care about the technology and
software used but just
want to type a document,
send an email, or use
the internet. These users
need basic machines with office productivity
software, a web browser,
and other common
programs associated with
the average business
machine. are goal- oriented
and focus on what they want to accomplish. They
may not understand nor
care about the technology
and software used but just
want to type a document,
send an email, or use the internet. These users
need basic machines with
office productivity
software, a web browser,
and other common
programs associated with the average business
machine.
Creative users are application-
oriented and have the
training and experience to
employ expensive purpose-
built and often complex software. They are typically
computer-savvy because
using these complex
applications requires them
to know the technology at
a level beyond goal- oriented users. Creatives
require capable machines
with better-than-average
processors and memory,
and a high-DPI display.
Coders use the most
advanced features of their
computer hardware and
operating systems to
develop specific HFA workflows, applications,
and websites. Coders are
characterized by a high
degree of technological
competence. These users
require highly specialized programming utilities and
applications, and the most
capable, innovative
machines with
multiple/fast processors,
substantial amounts of
memory, and multiple high- resolution displays.
HFA Associates Existing Desktop Computer Specifications
Common Creatives and Coders
Course Resource
Common Creatives and Coders
Number: 40 10
Processor: Intel I3 Dual Core Intel I5 Dual Core
Memory: 4 GB 8 GB
Graphics: HD HD+
Storage: 3.5″ 7,200 RPM 500 GB HDD 3.5″ 7,200 RPM 1 TB HDD
Applications: Office 2013, Microsoft
Internet Explorer
Adobe Illustrator, CLO Enterprise
Edition, ApparelMagic Enterprise Edition, Safari
All users require the capability to add external peripheral via fast USB connections and/or the latest
Bluetooth standard. Additionally, all computing devices must be physically secured against theft. You
should include warranty, support, antivirus, and office/mobility accessories. Consider if
external monitors are appropriate to the user profile. All users should be afforded the capability to
quickly disconnect from the office environment.
Management made a business decision to standardize on two configurations. Thus, the Creative and
Coder user types will receive the same machines. You should ensure that both groups of users’
requirements are satisfied. Note: You are not required to include purchase recommendations on
software applications.
HFA Associates Minimum Requirements Analysis
Common Creatives and Coders
Number: 40 10
Processor: Intel I3 Dual Core Intel I5 Dual Core
Memory: 4 GB 8 GB
Graphics: HD HD+
Storage: 256GB SSD 500GB SSD and additional storage
Applications: Microsoft Office, Internet
Browsers
Adobe Illustrator, CLO Enterprise Edition, ApparelMagic Enterprise
Edition, Internet Browsers
Proposal Requirements
Section 1: PC Purchase Research
Using the background information above, research a PC purchase meeting all HFA
Associates’ requirements at the best price:
Purchase of 50 new PCs to replace all existing employee desktops with laptops.
Consider external/multiple monitors.
Consider additional peripherals via USB 3.0 and Bluetooth.
Consider physical security mechanisms.
Consider the capability to allow users to quickly disconnect in the office environment.
Section 2: PC Purchase Recommendation
Using an online configuration/customization tool, build out your recommended PC purchase. Use a tool
from one of HFA’s three preferred vendors:
Dell (https://dell.com/en-us/work/shop/deals/laptop-tablet-deals)
Lenovo (https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/laptops/c/LAPTOPS#type=TYPE_ATTR1)
HP (https://store.hp.com/us/en/cat/laptops)
As you formulate your recommendation, follow these general guidelines:
Add the recommended build to a cart or quotation:
Ensure your configuration includes the estimated cost per machine
Using the vendor’s “comparison” feature can be helpful
Use the “build your own” or configure options
Build your configuration. Proceed to the shopping cart/other stage to view the result:
Enter “first name last name CMIT 202 xxxx Semester Year,” where xxxx is the section number
and semester is the UMGC term (example: CMIT 202 6380 Spring 2021) into the coupons form
area.
Note: Do not click on “apply coupon” and do not submit the cart!
Print the pages to PDF (ensure the headers/footers are on)
In your proposal:
Include warranty, support, antivirus, and accessories.
Add the recommended build to a cart or quotation.
Enter “first name last name cmit 202 xxx” where xxxx is the section number (example: 6380) into
the coupons form area. Do not click on apply coupon and do not submit the cart!
Print the pages to PDF (ensure the headers/footers are on) and upload the image to the assignment
folder along with your report.
Ensure you have included a cost estimate.
For Reference
Configurator Example from Dell (https://leocontent.umgc.edu/content/dam/course-
content/tus/cmit/cmit-202/document/cmit202_revision_dell_configurator.pdf?ou=727874)
Configurator Example from HP (https://leocontent.umgc.edu/content/dam/course-
content/tus/cmit/cmit-202/document/cmit202_revision_hp_configurator.pdf?ou=727874)
Configurator Example from Lenovo (https://leocontent.umgc.edu/content/dam/course-
content/tus/cmit/cmit-202/document/cmit202_revision_lenovo_configurator.pdf?ou=727874)
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