This solution is designed with open-source principles at its very core and hence we support zero vendor lock-in. This means that we directly or indirectly do not force our customers to purchase any additional hardware from us. Our dealer partners may supply you with the end client hardware at competitive rates if you ever need the same.
However, the client hardware specifications (2 GB RAM, dual core / current generation Celeron CPU, PXE boot capable LAN port) as well as the network requirements (Gigabit unmanaged switch and Cat 5e cabling) are such that one can purchase it from the open market as well.
Minimal hardware requirements of a MSS based computer lab infrastructure
The default My sCool Server is built atop best of class Intel hardware, an Intel NUC. It comprises of an Intel Celeron Dual Core current generation processor, 4 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD. It is built atop Ubuntu Li-f-e (Linux for Education) which is a ...
No, the My sCool Server (MSS) is an integrated plug and play device with optimised hardware and software. It is all packaged together to provide unprecedented convenience for operating of computer labs at schools. Serving fully functional desktop ...
No, GNU/Linux distribution has been used to create the server. It uses open source licenses and all the applications are governed by their own licenses. Freedom granted by those are applicable to the use of this server. See Also Do we need to ...
No, there is no need to purchase any additional hardware if your existing systems meet the recommended minimum specification. The hardware supported by the My sCool Server is standard compliant hardware readily available in the market. If at all ...
Yes, a minimum Gigabit LAN (Cat 5e) is required that connects all the client computers to the MSS appliance via a switch (preferably Gigabit). It is only thereafter that one can boot the client computers using the My sCool Server. Hence, a reliable ...