FIU Computing and Information Sciences Academic Computing Labs
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Academic Computing Labs
Academic Computing Labs
The School of Computing and Information Sciences (CIS) is committed to providing academic computing labs which are:
• Technologically advanced• Tailored for course requirements• Frequently updated• Well supported
Advanced Undergraduate Labs
• John C. Comfort Lab – ECS 241
Open lab to support coursework needs• IT Hardware Lab – ECS 252 and ECS 281
Closed lab: Technology enabled classroom• Instructional Lab – ECS 141
Closed lab: Technology enabled classroom
Undergraduate Lab Hours
• John C. Comfort Lab (JCCL):
Mon through Thu: 8:00am to 1:00am
Fri: 10:00am to 10:00pm
Sat: 8:00am to 9:00pm
Sun 11:00am to Midnight
• IT Hardware Labs and Instructional Lab (ILab)
Determined by course schedule
Undergraduate Lab Schedule
• The JCCL opens the first day of class and closes the last day of finals
• These labs are also closed on all holidays observed by the University
• View the current semester schedule at:
http://www.aul.fiu.edu
Lab Environment
Hardware
JCCL• Dell Dimension 4500
Pentium 4, 2ghz, 512mb, 24x CD-RW, 19” display (7 – 3ghz, Dimension 4600)
ILab• Dell Dimension 4600 (JCCL has 7)
Pentium 4, 3ghz, 512mb, 24x CD-RW, 17” display
Applications
• MS Windows XP SP2• MS Office 2003• MS Visual Studio 6.0 SP6• MS Visual .NET• NetBeans 4.0• Rational Rose 2003• Visio 2003 Pro• Eclipse 3
Applications
Additional software:• Dreamweaver MX• Photoshop 7.01
Seven (7) licenses installed in the JCCL• Complete resource listing available at:
http://www.aul.fiu.edu/lab/resources.html
Notable Additions
• JDK upgraded each semester• MSDN Libraries upgraded each semester• Scanner installed in JCCL and Gradlab• MAC G4 with MAC OS X in JCCL• Mozilla Thunderbird
Undergraduate Servers
• OKAPI Windows domain controller
FIU-AUL domain
• COUGAR LINUX print/file server
• WEASEL UNIX database server
• MONGOOSE UNIX web server
Computer Accounts
User Eligibility
Accounts are generated each semester for students who:
• Are enrolled in Computing and Information Sciences courses
View the undergraduate course list at: http://www.aul.fiu.edu/courses
• Have no academic or financial holds
Username
Usernames are formulated as follows:first initial + first 4 letters of last name + ###
Example:• Name: David Jackson• Username might be: djack001
Accounts
As a student of the School of Computing and Information Sciences, you will have three (3) accounts:
• CIS Windows• CIS Unix• FIU Webmail (http://webmail.fiu.edu)
These accounts are distinct: they share a username but have different passwords.
CIS Account Passwords
Initial password is your Panther ID.
Undergraduate account passwords are reset each semester.
Graduate accounts carry forward passwords from the previous term. New accounts are Panther ID.
Services
MSDNAA
MSDNAA is a Microsoft software subscription service
Free service to students taking Computing and Information Sciences classes
Students will receive their ELMS username and password in an e-mail sent to their FIU e-mail address
Software Available
Windows XP with SP2 Visio 2002 & 2003 Pro Project 2002 & 2003 Pro Visual .Net 2002 & 2003 Pro SQL Server Developer & Enterprise Edition MSDN Libraries OneNote 2003
Where can I download the Software ?
Access to the download site is ONLY accessible from one of the Computer Science labs in the ECS Building. Any attempts to download from off-campus will result in corrupted packages.
The JCCL (ECS 241) and Graduate (ECS 256) Labs are both equipped with CD writers to facilitate the transfer to CD. Our staff is also trained to answer any of your questions.
Useful Links
Step by Step download information:– http://www.cis.fiu.edu/msdnaa/howtoiso.htm
General Questions:– http://www.cis.fiu.edu/msdnaa/– [email protected]
Download Site:– http://msdn01.e-academy.com/fiu_cs
Printing
• Each lab has a dedicated printer:
JCCL: \\cougar\venom (duplex printer)
ILab: \\cougar\ilab
• For paper conservation, 2-Up printing is the default in the JCCL. Details can be found at: http://www.aul.fiu.edu/worddocs/2_up.doc
File Service
• Users have network quota allocation of 100mb mapped as U:\ in Windows
• Write access is granted to the c:\temp directory but this directory is cleared every time you log off.
Backups
• Regular backups of user network shares are made, and maintained for up to two weeks.
• Backups are performed as primary protection against catastrophic failures. It is your responsibility to back-up your data onto a floppy or zip disk or CD.
Software
• Software is selected for CIS computer labs to support student coursework or academic research.
• Students are prohibited from installing software in the labs, including network drives. Send email to [email protected] if there is an application you require for your academic work.
Lab Policies
Lab Policies
• The purpose for our lab policies is to ensure a comfortable, secure environment. Lab management reserves the right to revoke account privileges from students who abuse lab policies.
• To view the full list of policies, please visithttp://www.aul.fiu.edu/lab/policy.html
Lab Policies
• Network drive quota is 100MB• Print coursework related materials only• Lock workstations maximum 15 minutes• Account sharing is strictly prohibited• No food or drinks allowed in any labs• Software may not be installed in any labs• Do not use Instructor/Staff Machines
How to Obtain Help
Locating Help
• CIS support documentation: http://www.cis.fiu.edu/support
• AUL website: http://www.aul.fiu.edu• Send email to request: [email protected]
or see http://www.cis.fiu.edu/support/request • Lab Support Staff during lab hours available
at ECS-241• Desktop Support Staff during business
hours at ECS-265
Useful Web Pages
http://www.aul.fiu.eduLab hours, lab schedules, undergraduate course list, programming resources, lab policies
http://www.cis.fiu.eduCIS directory, faculty office hours, CIS email addresses, department schedule
CIS Computer Support Group
• Labs are supported and maintained by CSG• Support Group offices:
ECS 265-Desktop Group, ECS 241-Lab Support
Catherine Hernandez, Manager
ECS 258-Systems Group
Eric Johnson, Manager
ECS 282-Associate Director of Computing
Steve Luis, Associate Director
Senior CSG Staff
• STEVEN LUIS• TITLE: Assoc Director IT/Business Relations• OFFICE: ECS 282• PHONE: 305-348-6215• E-MAIL: [email protected]• URL: http://www.cis.fiu.edu/~luiss
Senior CSG Staff
• CATHERINE HERNANDEZ• TITLE: Manager Desktop/User Support• OFFICE: ECS 265• PHONE: 305-348-1080• E-MAIL: [email protected]• URL: http://www.cis.fiu.edu/~hernandc
Senior CSG Staff
• LUIS CRUZ• TITLE: Supervisor Desktop User Support• OFFICE: ECS 265• PHONE: 305-348-4123• E-MAIL: [email protected]
Senior CSG Staff
• ERIC JOHNSON• TITLE: Manager Systems Group• OFFICE: ECS 258• PHONE: 305-348-4021• E-MAIL: [email protected]• URL: http://www.cis.fiu.edu/~esj
Senior CSG Staff
• JOHN FLYNN• TITLE: Supervisor Systems Group• OFFICE: ECS 258• PHONE: 305-348-2142• E-MAIL: [email protected]• URL: http://www.cis.fiu.edu/~flynnj
Eclipse
www.eclipse.org
Create A New Project
To Create a new project open the File Menu, click on New Project.
New Java Project
Select the Java Project and click Next.
Name Your Project
Name your Project. Create your project in the workspace location. This should default to U:\eclipse\[ProjectName]
Add files to your Project Now that you have created a project you must
add java files to your project. On the File Menu, click on New Class.
New file Details
The Source folder will default to your project folder. Name your class file. Check the checkbox to create a public static void main method.
Executing your program
NetBeans
www.netbeans.org
Do not close this Window
Create a New Project To Create a new project click on New Project in
the Welcome Screen. Or on the File Menu, click on New Project.
Choose Project Type Select the General Category and pick
Java Application for your project Type.
Name and Location Add a project name. Make sure the location is in
your U:\Netbeans Folder. UNCHECK the “Set as Main Project” checkbox.
Compile Project From the Build menu select Compile “Your Java File” to
compile. You can also press F9 as a shortcut, or right-click on the file in the project window and select compile.
Execute your Program To Run a Java File in NetBeans Right Click on
the File in the NetBeans Project Window and select “Run File”.
Using Existing Code You can copy source code to the src folder in U:\
NetBeans\[Project Name] and run it from within your project.