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Technology Purchasing and Standards

KETS Product and Technical Standards

Published: 4/7/2020 11:27 AM

The Kentucky Education Technology Systems (KETS) technology standards enable commonality and consistency among Kentucky's public school districts. These standards complement KETS initiatives and help ensure system supportability across all districts.

The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), Office of Education Technology works collaboratively with Kentucky's public school district representatives on the Architectural Standards Committee to help develop and maintain these technology standards that benefit and compliment the KETS Network and initiatives.

The Commonwealth Office of Technology (COT) has technology standards in place to support the overall state technology vision. These standards are separate from KETS technology standards but are available as guides for districts developing applicable solutions.

Statutory Authority and Policy Governing the KETS Master Plan KETS Product and Technical Standards

Architectural Standards Committee Vendor Opportunities

KETS Technical Enviroment District Lease KETS Contract Information & Order Forms

KETS VoiceGuidelines

School Construction Technology Checklist Guide E-Rate Eligible KETS Contracts

eMARS Self-Service Portal

Category Name	Standard	Description	Approved Products	Standard Type	Links	Effective Date	Reviewed	End Date
Student & Faculty/Staff Instructional Devices (workstations)	001 - KETS Instructional Devices	KETS Instructional Device Minimum Technical Configurations KETS Instructional Device Guidelines	Apple Byte Speed Dell HP Lenovo Microsoft	KETS Technical Standard, KETS Product Standard	KETS Instructional Device Price Sheets	8/25/2015	1/24/2018	6/30/2020
Server/Storage	003 - KETS Server/Storage	KETS Server Minimum Technical Specifications	ByteSpeed Dell HP Lenovo	KETS Technical Standard, KETS Product Standard	KETS Server & Storage Price Sheets	5/9/2015		6/30/2020
School and District Networking	004 - Network Wiring			KETS Technical Standard	School Construction Technology Checklist Guide
School and District Networking	005 - Network Components	KETS Wireless Local Area Network (Wifi) Technical Standards	Avaya (Extreme Networks) Dell Extreme Networks HP	KETS Technical Standard	KETS Network Hardware & Services Price Sheet	3/1/2013		2/28/2019
School and District Phone System	006 - KETS Voice Hardware		Avaya Mitel Business Systems Mitel Networks, Inc. (Formerly ShoreTel)	KETS Technical Standard, KETS Product Standard	Voice Hardware & Services Price Sheet	3/1/2013		2/28/2019
Software, Apps and Instructional Digital Content	007 - Student Information Software or Service	Student Information System for education entities to manage student data Official Website: Kentucky Student Information System (KSIS) Refer to the KETS Technical Environment Document, Section 010	Infinite Campus	KETS Product Standard	Student Information System Contract Information	12/1/2006	6/20/2018	11/30/2022
Software, Apps and Instructional Digital Content	008 -Financial Information Software or Services	System which provides financial, payroll and HR, and tax and utility management services Munis Support and Guides: https://education.ky.gov/districts/Pages/MUNIS-Guides.aspx Refer to the KETS Technical Environment Document, Section 007	Munis	KETS Product Standard	Financial Management System Contract Information	7/1/2005	1/24/2018	6/30/2019
The Internet	009 -KY K-12 District Internet Hub Fiber Connection to the Internet (KDE Provided)	Refer to the KETS Technical Environment Document, Section 008		State Product Standard	Kentucky Information Highway Contract Information	2/21/2013		2/20/2019
The Internet	010 - School to Ky K-12 District Internet Hub Fiber Connection			KETS Technical Standard
Directory Services	011 - Directory Services	Refer to the KETS Technical Environment Document, Section 001			OET Service Catalog - Directory Services
Electronic Mail	012 - E-mail	KETS standard electronic mail systems must be an organizationally owned, enterprise level, and fully inspectable K12 email solution approved by KDE. Email accounts must use the state standard domain extension and naming convention. No personal email solutions are permitted.	Microsoft Office 365 for Education or Google G Suite for Education	KETS Technical Standard, KETS Product Standard		8/6/2010	4/29/2019
Cyber Security	013 - Anti-Virus & Malware Protection	Centralized managed Endpoint protection of network connected devices with AV and Malware prevention.	Intel/McAfee ePO	State Product Standard	Intel/McAfee Hardware & Services State Master Agreement	6/1/2004	1/24/2018
Cyber Security	014 -Software Updates Services
Cyber Security	015 - Firewall	Refer to the KETS Technical Environment Document, Section 009			OET Service Catalog - Networking and Security Services
Cyber Security	016 - Internet Safety/Security Management Solutions	A KDE provided, District managed appliance and software that allows districts to set internet usage and access permissions or restrictions based on local policies and practices. Refer to the KETS Technical Environment Document, Section 002	Lightspeed (Software) Rocket (Appliance)	KETS Product Standard	KETS Secure Web Gateway Contract Information	6/1/2015	1/24/2018	6/30/2020
Cyber Security	017 - Virtual Private Network (VPN)	Refer to the KETS Technical Environment Document, Section 009			KETS Enterprise VPN Support
Cyber Security	018 - Distributed Denial of Service Protection (dDoS)	Refer to the KETS Technical Environment Document, Section 009
Cyber Security	019 - Private Internet Protocol (IP) Services	Refer to the KETS Technical Environment Document, Section 009
Cyber Security	020 - Managed Uninterrupted Power Supply Services
Cyber Security	021 - Domain Name Services (DNS)				OET Service Catalog - Networking and Security Services

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Melissa Moore

Office of Education Technology

Division of School Technology Planning and Project Management

300 Sower Blvd. 4th Floor

Frankfort, KY 40601

(502) 564-2020 ext.2438

Fax (502) 564-1519

melissa.moore@education.ky.gov