FIU Computing and Information Sciences Academic Computing Labs

1. FIUComputing and Information SciencesAcademic Computing Labs

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. Lab Environment

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. Undergraduate Servers

12. Computer Accounts

13. 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

14. Username Usernames are formulated as follows: first initial + first 4 letters of last name + ### Example: • Name: David Jackson • Username might be: djack001

15. 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.

16. 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.

17. Services

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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.

21. Useful Links • Step by Step download information: • http://www.cis.fiu.edu/msdnaa/howtoiso.htm • General Questions: • http://www.cis.fiu.edu/msdnaa/ • msdnaa@cis.fiu.edu • Download Site: • http://msdn01.e-academy.com/fiu_cs

22. 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

23. 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.

24. 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.

25. 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 request@cis.fiu.edu if there is an application you require for your academic work.

26. Lab Policies

27. 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 visit http://www.aul.fiu.edu/lab/policy.html

28. 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

29. How to Obtain Help

30. Locating Help • CIS support documentation:http://www.cis.fiu.edu/support • AUL website: http://www.aul.fiu.edu • Send email to request: request@cis.fiu.edu 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

31. Useful Web Pages http://www.aul.fiu.edu Lab hours, lab schedules, undergraduate course list, programming resources, lab policies http://www.cis.fiu.edu CIS directory, faculty office hours, CIS email addresses, department schedule

32. 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

33. Senior CSG Staff • STEVEN LUIS • TITLE: Assoc Director IT/Business Relations • OFFICE: ECS 282 • PHONE: 305-348-6215 • E-MAIL: luiss@cis.fiu.edu • URL: http://www.cis.fiu.edu/~luiss

34. Senior CSG Staff • CATHERINE HERNANDEZ • TITLE: Manager Desktop/User Support • OFFICE: ECS 265 • PHONE: 305-348-1080 • E-MAIL: hernandc@cis.fiu.edu • URL: http://www.cis.fiu.edu/~hernandc

35. Senior CSG Staff • LUIS CRUZ • TITLE: Supervisor Desktop User Support • OFFICE: ECS 265 • PHONE: 305-348-4123 • E-MAIL: luis.cruz@cis.fiu.edu

36. Senior CSG Staff • ERIC JOHNSON • TITLE: Manager Systems Group • OFFICE: ECS 258 • PHONE: 305-348-4021 • E-MAIL: esj@cis.fiu.edu • URL: http://www.cis.fiu.edu/~esj

37. Senior CSG Staff • JOHN FLYNN • TITLE: Supervisor Systems Group • OFFICE: ECS 258 • PHONE: 305-348-2142 • E-MAIL: flynnj@cis.fiu.edu • URL: http://www.cis.fiu.edu/~flynnj

38. Eclipse www.eclipse.org

39. Create A New Project • To Create a new project open the File Menu, click on New  Project.

40. New Java Project • Select the Java Project and click Next.

41. Name Your Project • Name your Project. Create your project in the workspace location. This should default to U:\eclipse\[ProjectName]

42. 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.

43. 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.

44. Executing your program

45. NetBeans www.netbeans.org

46. Do not close this Window

47. 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.

48. Choose Project Type • Select the General Category and pick Java Application for your project Type.

49. Name and Location • Add a project name. Make sure the location is in your U:\Netbeans Folder. UNCHECK the “Set as Main Project” checkbox.

50. 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.