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The Scientific Computing Systems groups have started effort reporting in July. After data is collected for a few months, the information will be used to benchmark and fine tune the scientific computing funding model.
Facilities planning
- racks, networking etc
- planning document for budget purposes
- acquisition checklist - testing with Suncat
- A list of equipment in building 50 older than 5 years was prepared. Currently, this information is being used in for an FY12 budget request to replace CD equipment that is past end of life
- upcoming unix web dev forum item for feedback
- project for requirements for tape and disk storage-Intention to have an update at the Aug 22 meeting.
- sci comp news feed would be good to have. Twitter-like?
Bob - Security very briefly - will be repeated for directorates
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