Installing a server in a graphic communications lab

Adding a server to your lab is one of the most productive upgrades for the efficient delivery of curriculum and management of student files. Apple recently offered their Snow Leopard Mac mini server for $999 making it as affordable as ever to add a server to your lab. However, buying the server is only half the battle. Choosing a directory structure that works and a permissions scheme that protects data is critical to the success of a server installation. Communicating your needs to the IT professionals installing the server is also critical. Attached to this post is a document that outlines a server structure that I used in my secondary graphic communications lab. The directory structure applies to both Mac and PC servers. Also attached to the post is a zip file that contains the structure that can be used to seed your server. If you are considering installing a server this document may serve as a good starting point for planning your installation. If you have any suggestions for improvements concerning the material provided please post them here.