open-source, web-based project: universal system manager - for monitoring, control, and reporting...
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Open-Source, Web-Based Project: Universal System Manager - for monitoring,
control, and reporting
Tracy Whittaker, Andrew Wadsworth, Rick McNeely, and Yuriy Kuzma
Objectives
• Describe the environment at CCME• Explain why we developed our own
program• Identify the tools used to develop the
program• Demonstrate the system’s features
Quick Assessment
• How many of you support AV in your department or unit?
• How many familiar with AV system management tools?
• How many use one or more in your unit?
• Likes and dislikes of existing systems?
Environment
• 270+ General Assignment Classrooms
• AV installations dating back to 1994• 5 different brands of control systems
alone• Many other variables– Stand alone equipment–Multiple people monitoring– Etc.
Why Develop Our Own?
• Too many manufacturers with too much software – we tried them– Constant failure– Expensive– Time consuming– Learning curve–No way to merge data sets
How?
• Developed first with proprietary programming languages
• Wanted to make it available for other institutions – Open Source
• LAMP Application• Works well on multiple platforms• Mature development environment• Easy to find expertise
USM
• Universal Systems Manager
Live Interactive Demonstration
Next Steps
• Improve reports• Start monitoring departmental
rooms– Extend permissions
• Add more “agents” to allow users to add equipment without needing to write any code
• Get user feedback
Sharing
• Website for sharing and collaboration– avstew.com
• Currently used by –UIC– ISU–UIUC CITES Classroom and Conference
Media Engineering (CCME)
Questions
• Tracy Whittaker–Manager Classroom Support, CITES
CCME• [email protected]
• Rick McNeely– IT Technical Associate, CITES CCME
• Yuriy Kuzma– IT Technical Associate, CITES CCME
Login Page
Home / Hot List
Room View
Close Up Room View – Remote Control
Reports“Reportico” integration for full customizable reporting.
Customization
ReportsExample Report. May include graphs and charts as well.
AdministrationPrivileges are adjustable on a user level.
AdministrationSchedule tasks for Campus, Building or Room.
Code GeneratorCreates all code needed to tie in an AMX system.
Sample code