Attending

Rick Clover, UofL
Dave Cox, UofL
Bob Dooley, ULH
Mike Dyre, UofL
Bob Esterhay, UofL
Gary Freiburger, UofL
Bob Greenwell, Jewish Hospital
Rich Johnson, Norton
JoAnn Kaelin, UofL
Troy May, ULH.
Michael Moore, Norton
Dave Pecararo, Jewish Hospital
Tom Sawyer, UofL
Phil Shelley, Jewish Hospital
Ron Story, Norton
Carl Wagner, Jewish Hospital
Pete Walton, UofL
Dan Wintringham, Jewish Hospital
Judy Wulff, UofL

The purpose of the meeting was to review the implementation status of the LMCnet projects, identify tasks to complete, and to assign time lines for completion.

Mike Dyre reviewed the implementation status of LMCnet based on the revised notes from the December 9^th technical committee meeting. It was suggested by David Pecararo that any savings resulting from the implementation of LMCnet be documented.
 
 

Internet Services

Internet service is available from UofL through LMCnet. UofL Hospital (ULH) currently receives Internet service through UofL, and Jewish Hospital expressed interest in acquiring Internet services. The group discussed service levels and quality of service issues. It is anticipated that, based on preliminary analysis of vendor costs, Internet service through LMCnet may be provided at half the typical vendor cost. Exact pricing and a draft service level agreement will be developed by UofL in the next two weeks. Individual meetings will be set up with the LMCnet partners to assess their readiness to implement Internet services.
 
 

Network Connectivity

UofL, ULH, and Jewish Hospital are currently connected to the LMCnet fiber. Norton plans to connect in the 1^st quarter of 2000. Rich Johnson suggested that, as we look at network access to LMCnet, we focus on industry-wide networking standards for greatest compatibility.
 
 

Removal of Dedicated Circuits

Discussion of the status of dedicated circuits was very brief. Some efforts have been made to implement an SNA link between Jewish and ULH over the ATM network. More work will be needed for the circuit to be operational.

Protocols

The group discussed the fact that the LMCnet backbone is implemented as an IP-only network. In some applications SNA DLC and Novell IPX protocols are desired. UofL will develop information on the IP protocol issue for the next CIO meeting. This issue will also be discussed in individual meetings with the LMCnet partners.
 
 

Action Items

    1.  UofL will set up individual meetings with LMCnet partners to assess readiness to
            -  implement Internet and other network services through LMCnet, and
            -  use LMCnet as an IP-only network

    2.  UofL will provide an Internet service price structure within two weeks.

    3.  UofL will also draft a sample Service Level Agreement for participating organizations.
 

The next meeting of the CIOs will be on Thursday, February 24, 2000. The joint CIO/Technical Committee group will meet next on March 9^th.