Make each computer as identical as possible so that each can take over the job of any of the other ones, given the appropriate peripheral (scanner/ printer).
Reading the below table bottom-to-top: It's a "stack", starting with basic needs (OS and such) and ending with unique, changing, data files recording actions and results, near the top.
| Layer | Scope (which machine) | Specifics related to Layer and Scope | Backup needs | Notes and q's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outputs | TC1: Exam sheet printing | Excel file gets data added to it. | Daily (more often?) | ||
| Outputs | TC2 and TC3: Grading | FMPro file gets data added to it. | Daily (more often?) | ||
| Configuration and files | All | Syncing software configs: Unique to each computer? | Occasionally (when they are changed by IT staff, which is rare) | ||
| Configuration and files | TC2: Primary grading system | Sharing of FMPro file via FMPro sharing capability (NOT via file sharing) | Occasionally (when they are changed by IT staff, which is rare) | ||
| TC3: Secondary grading system | Accessing of FMPro file on primary grading system via FileMaker sharing, over the network (NOT via file sharing) | Occasionally (when they are changed by IT staff, which is rare) | |||
| Applications | All | Syncing software (TBD) | None: Regular application install, with licensing key. | Q: How is it being done now? | |
| Applications | TC1: Exam sheet printing | Excel | None: Base image application (pre-installed within PhysIT image) | ||
| Applications | TC2 and TC3: Grading | FMPro (license): DB EZDataPro32 (license): OCR | None: Regular application installs, with licensing key. | Q: For EZDataPro32, 2 licenses needed? | |
| OS and related | All | Win7-64 staff image, minimized | None: PhysIT image. Perhaps effort made to minimize (remove software/ services not needed) | ||
| TC1: Exam sheet printing | driver: printer | None: Regular driver install | |||
| TC2 and TC3: Grading | driver: printer driver: scanner | None: Regular driver installs |