Windows 2000 Is the NASA Standard

The NASA CIO has approved Windows 2000 as the standard for Microsoft operating systems for the Agency. All GSFC computers not currently meeting this standard must be complied by December 31, 2002. Macintosh and Unix users are not affected. While it is the system owners' responsibility to ensure this standard is met, a process and a schedule for all ODIN seats have been developed.

The process begins with a pre-assessment when an ODIN technician will meet with the computer user to determine the hardware requirements. Approximately one week later, the technician will pick up the computer, taking it to the on-site ODIN lab to perform the upgrade. The computer is returned to the user in approximately 5 hours. The user must be available to the technician for the pre-assessment and when the computer is returned. This is imperative to meeting the schedule.

ODIN is meeting with GSFC representatives to explain the process and introduce the schedule. Individuals will be contacted prior to their pre-assessment meetings. To learn more about the Windows 2000 upgrade at Goddard, go to the ODIN web site at www.odingsfc.com/Eudorarolloutschedule/win2krollout.html