Classroom Setup Instructions

Classroom layout

Hardware

File Server

• ONE file server is required in the classroom.
• This server will be used to store and serve files during the hands-on labs.
• This system should have a decent hardware configuration like at least
• Fast Multi-Core x64 CPU
• 8GB RAM
• 20GB Free Disk Space
• Gigabit Ethernet
• Accessible USB Port

Workstations

• ONE workstation system is required PER attendee.
• Attendees will use the workstation to perform the hands-on labs.
• This system should have a decent hardware configuration like at least
• x86 or x64 CPU
• 2GB RAM
• 20GB Free Disk Space
• Gigabit Ethernet or Wireless Adapter

Networking

Network Configuration

• Attendee workstations should be able to map a drive to file share on the file server.
• All systems (fileserver and workstations) MUST have a DHCP assigned IP address.
• Access to company's private corporate network is NOT required in the classroom.
• Classroom Systems are not required to be a part of a domain.
• Instructor's laptop need NOT have network access to comply with corporate policies.

Internet Access

• Internet Access MUST available in the classroom.
• All systems (fileserver and workstations) MUST have access to the internet.

Software

Attendee Workstation

• Windows 7 with latest Service Pack
• Windows MUST be activated or MUST be in activation grace period throughout the duration of the course.
• No other software is required on the file server.
• All other software required during the hands-on labs will be installed by the attendees as a part of the lab exercises.
• Administrator Password for workstations MUST be known.

File Server

• Windows 2008 Server with latest Service Pack
• Client edition of Windows (i.e. Windows 7 or Windows Vista) cannot be used as a server as it restricts the number of simultaneous connections
• Windows Server MUST be activated or MUST be in activation grace period for the entire duration of the course.
• Administrator Password for workstation MUST be known.
• No other software is required on the file server.

Audio / Video Equipment

Video Projector

• ONE video projector is required in the classroom.
• Minimum resolution of 1024 x 768.
• Projector Cable MUST be long enough to connect projector to instructor's laptop.
• Remote Control for video projector MUST be available in the classroom.

Microphone System

• Audio Amplification system is desirable but not required.
• Cordless Microphone should be available.
• Microphone should be of clip-on not handheld type.
• Spare microphone batteries should be available.

Miscellaneous

Presentation

• Clean White Board (should not be obscured by projection screen).
• NO Flip Charts.
• Black Color White Board Markers (at least 4).
• New Whiteboard Eraser.
• Adequate classroom lighting to enable attendees to see the projection screen and take notes at the same time.
• Instructor WILL provide his own laptop for running the presentation.