Offering your Windows Server Class Online.

Tony BasilicoCommunity College of Rhode Islandabasilico@ccri.edu

The fastest growing segment in higher education is online classes.

With both virtualization software and web based labs an opportunity exists to offer your Windows Server class online in addition to a physical class.

Online Classes

The concepts discussed can also be applied to other Operating System Courses such as Linux.

OnLine Class

Virtual MachinesWeb Based LabsOnline PlatformOnline resources and tools

Online ClassesIdeal for Community

College Studentso Work o At home parent o Transportation

Growtho 20% per yearo 2000 online seats at

CCRI

Online ClassWindows Server Online

Classo First class to fill o Offered Fall, Spring, and

Summero Takes time to set it up

Online StudentVery dedicatedFocusedSubmitting assignments

at all hours of the day and night

Present Physical ClassComputer lab

o All students connected into a server

o Network and server maintenance

o Difficult for an online class

Windows Server OnlineChallenge Other online classes

o Just download and install software Windows Server students need to work with operating

systemo On home computero Lap top o If a student does not have a computer, need to provide access at

college

Task for Online ClassHave student access

Server OS on their computer or on campus

Keep it simpleCost effective

Choices

Virtual Machine Web Based Labs

What is Virtualization

Turning a single computing platform into 2 or more virtual computing platforms

Multiple operating systems can be run from one computer

Virtual Machine

In this context, a VM is called a "guest" while the environment it runs within is called a "host.“

Stores operating system in a folderoCan delete it

Virtual Machine Advantages

Can have multiple OS on a computerCan be downloaded on any computerEasy to useMany are freeCan provide mobility

o Place virtual machine OS into a flash drive

Virtual Machine AdvantagesFor StudentsInstall OS on their

computerEasy accessQuick loading of OS

Virtual Machine AdvantagesFor StudentsAll hands-on

o Install OSo Install Active Directoryo Create fault tolerant

disksBecome familiar with

virtual machines

Major Task

Not to have students install Windows Server over their present operating system.

Virtual Machines

Great lab session by Greg Tomsho on Virtual Machines

With his sessionoYou have all it takes to use Virtual

Machines for an online classoLet’s build on his session

Virtual Machine

Three steps1. Download software2. Create virtual machine3. Install operating system

OS RequirementsStudent ComputersMinimum Requirement for Window Server 2008

o 512 Ramo 10 gig disk recommend 15

Survey (30 students)o All student’s computers met requirements

Don’t have o Use 10+ gig thumb drive or external hard drive

Install Operating System

Copy of Windows Server 2008 EnterpriseoMicrosoft Alliance

ELMs120 Day Evaluation

oWith text booko Down load from

Microsoft

Virtual Machines Not Considered

VMWorkstation Microsoft Virtual ServerWindows Virtual PC

o For Windows 7oReplaces Virtual PC and Virtual Server

Virtual Machines Considered

VMware Player 3.1Virtual BoxMicrosoft Virtual PC 2007 SP1

3 Virtual MachineCommon AttributesFreeEasy to downloadEasy to create virtual

machineVery simple to install

operating system

3 Virtual MachineCommon AttributesCan select amount of

disk space to useCan select amount of

memory to useCan install virtual

machine operating system on external device

VMware Player 3.1Register to downloadIcon on desktop Easy to create virtual

machineVery easy to install

operating system

VMware Player 3.1

Downloadohttp://www.vmware.com/products/player

/faqs.htmloSearch for VMware Player oDownload latest Player 3.X

VMware Player 3.1

Installs operating system in same stepWhen create virtual machineoPrompts for OS

Demo VMware

Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 SP1Or Windows Virtual PC

Download from microsoft.comIn search enter Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 SP1

o Need to create virtual machine firsto Then Install OS in virtual machine

Virtual Boxhttp://www.virtualbox.orgOracleSimilar to Virtual PC installEasy & quick installFor MacsDemo Virtual Box

Virtual Machine AdditionsLast step is to install

virtual machine additions

Gives user complete control of mouse

Without using vm’s hot keys

Move in out of vm

My ExperienceTwo semesters

o Started with Virtual PC 2007 Second semester moved to VMware PlayerTotal near 100 students

o online and classroom

My Experience –One Issue Immediately after Active Directory installed

Server and Net Logon Services not running Very few students Easy fix-Start services

My Choice

VMware Player 3.1o Install VM and OS in one stepo Prompts for OSo Good performanceo Create fault tolerance diskso Has Snapshoto Has saved state for quick access to OS

VMware Player

Can create virtual disks for fault toleranceo Students create

Mirrored and Raid 5 Volumes

Campus Computers

Specific Computers have a copy ofoVmMware PlayeroVirtual PC 2007 SP 1

For students that have virtual machine on external drive

Windows Server Activation

ELMS Downloadhttp://msdn02.e-academy.com/elms/Storefront/H

ome.aspx?campus=ccri_csip

Can activate 120 day Evaluation Server with serial number provided by ELMS

Web Based Labs

Web Based Lab http://course.labmentors.com Different Labs Microsoft Windows Server 2008

o 70-640 Active Directory Configurationo 70-642 Network Infrastructureo 70-646 Server Administrationo 70-647 Enterprise Administrator

Linux Labs Windows 7 lab

Web Based LabStep by step guide for activitiesOn line supportEasy accessCost for access codeDemo Web Based Labhttp://course.labmentors.com

Web Based Lab

Web Based Lab

Have access code bundled with textHave 40 + hours lab timeoStudents have it practically forever

Care free for youoProblem with lab contact Lab Mentors

support

Setting up Online Class

Same syllabus as physical classOrientation first week to discussoVirtual machine or Web Based LaboOnline platformoSubmitting assignment

Schedule one for day and one for night

Online Platform

Online ClassCommunication

o Email every week on reading, assignment, quizzes

o Available 24/7

Online ClassExams

o On campus examso Schedule at different times dayo Schedule one night

These classes may have a few on-campus sessions required (no more than three) and some of these classes may require the student to come to a campus for a proctored examination

Online ClassAssignments

o Print a specific screen shot of an activity

o Record or answer a question in an activity within the same document

o Case studies Communication skills

Camtasia http://techsmith.comScreen recording and

editing video softwareFlash or mp4 formatDemosAudio PowerPoint Educational price at

$179.00 for one

Online Class ResourcesCamtasia demos

o Getting started in platformo Download and installing virtual machineso Creating virtual machines and installing

operating systemo How to do assignmentso Submitting assignmentso Demo Camtasia

Online Class Resources

Audacity –free audio editor and recorderoLecture omp3 files

Camtasia RelayIPadoBlackboard Mobile

Online Class ResourcesRespondus

o Creating and managing exams that can be published directly to Blackboard, ANGEL, Desire2Learn, eCollege, Moodle, and other eLearning systems.

Review questionsQuizzes

Conclusion

You can offer a enriched class to your online students with:

Virtual machines Web based labs Timely communications Appropriate tools

Conclusion

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