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District to migrate virtual servers to Microsoft Hyper‑V; board approves up to $54,206 purchase
Summary
To reduce licensing costs and align with existing Microsoft licensing, district IT recommended moving from VMWare to Hyper‑V and the board approved purchase of one host server from CDW not to exceed $54,206.49, funded from the technology bond budget.
District IT recommended transitioning the district's virtual server platform from VMWare to Microsoft Hyper‑V, arguing that Hyper‑V better leverages the district's existing Microsoft licensing and will reduce ongoing software costs. The superintendent explained that quotes can expire and that a 15% contingency is included; the total amount requested was stated as not to exceed $54,206.49.
The board moved and approved a motion to purchase one host server from CDW through the myDEAL cooperative purchasing program with funding from the technology bond budget. The motion carried by voice vote; district staff noted the contingency is to account for potential manufacturer price increases and that licensing savings are expected over time.
