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
• Pentium IV or faster CPU.
• 512MB RAM
• 10GB Free Disk Space
• Gigabit Ethernet
• Accessible USB Port
• DVDROM Drive

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
• Pentium IV or faster CPU.
• 512MB RAM
• 10GB Free Disk Space
• Gigabit Ethernet

Switch

• ONE Network Switch is required in the classroom
• The switch will be used to network the workstations and the file server together.
• Gigabit Ethernet Switch is required
• NO 802.11 (Wireless) networks in the classroom
• NO Hubs
• NO cascaded switches

Software

Attendee Workstation

• Windows Vista with latest Service Pack
• OS 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 workstation MUST be known.

File Server

• Windows 2000/2003 Server with latest Service Pack
• Windows Workstation/ Professional i.e. Client edition cannot be used as it restricts the number of simultaneous connections
• OS 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.

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 or forest.
• 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.

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 preferable 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
• White Board Markers (2 different colors)
• New Whiteboard Eraser
• Adequate classroom lighting to enable attendees to see the projection screen, read their course handouts and take notes at the same time.
• Instructor WILL be proving his/her own laptop for running the presentation

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