= GENI: Spring 2014 Train the Admin Sessions =
== Dates and Times ==
Schedule A:
* Part I: Wed Jan 29 from 1 to 4pm ET
* Part II: Fri Jan 31 from 1 to 3pm ET
Schedule B:
* Part I: Thurs Jan 30 from 1 to 4pm ET
* Part II: Fri Jan 31 from 1 to 3pm ET
== Web Conferencing Information ==
TBD
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'''Friday January 17: 2pm to 5pm ET'''
1. Go to https://bbn.webex.com/bbn/j.php?ED=194296502&UID=1366230392&PW=NZjI1OTU3Mzdi&RT=MiMxMQ%3D%3D
2. If requested, enter your name and email address.
3. If a password is required, enter the meeting password: TrainTA2014
4. Click "Join".
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!WebEx will give you audio dial-in information after you log into the meeting.
''Please join the !WebEx meeting 10-15 minutes before the start time.''
== Requirements and Pre-Work ==
1. '''Computer''': To participate in the training and the hands-on tutorials you will need a modern computer with the following minimum requirements:
* recent version of Mac OS, Windows or Linux
* at least 4GB of memory
* a modern processor, at least dual core and >1.5 GHz, (no Intel Atom, no netbooks, no tablets)
* internet connectivity
* webcam
* microphone/speakers
1. '''GENI Account''': Verify ability to login to the GENI Portal (https://portal.geni.net) using a browser such as Chrome or Firefox (not Safari or IE).
1. '''GENI Tools''': Tutorials in this training will require that you install some software on your computer has. Please follow [wiki:GENIExperimenter/Tutorials/ToolsSetup these instructions]
== Session Leaders ==
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Sarah Edwards GPO |
Niky Riga GPO |
Josh Smift GPO |
Vic Thomas GPO |
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== Topics ==
=== Part 1 ===
[http://groups.geni.net/geni/attachment/wiki/GENIExperimenter/Tutorials/TrainTheTA-Spring2014/IntroToGENI.pdf An introduction to GENI and GENI Concepts]
Hands-on: Lab Zero: My first GENI Experiment
* Instructions: [http://groups.geni.net/geni/wiki/GENIExperimenter/Tutorials/GettingStarted_PartI/Procedure web] [http://groups.geni.net/geni/attachment/wiki/GENIExperimenter/Tutorials/TrainTheTA-Spring2014/TrainTheTA_Spr14_LabZero_instr.pdf pdf]
* Slides: [http://groups.geni.net/geni/attachment/wiki/GENIExperimenter/Tutorials/TrainTheTA-Spring2014/TrainTheTA_Spr14_LabZero_slides.pptx pptx]
Hands-on: Using Omni, the GENI AM API and RSpecs
* Instructions: [http://groups.geni.net/geni/wiki/GENIEducation/SampleAssignments/UnderstandAMAPI/Procedure web] [http://groups.geni.net/geni/attachment/wiki/GENIExperimenter/Tutorials/TrainTheTA-Spring2014/TrainTheTA_Spr14_LabOne_instr.pdf pdf]
* Slides: [http://groups.geni.net/geni/attachment/wiki/GENIExperimenter/Tutorials/TrainTheTA-Spring2014/TrainTheTA_Spr14_LabOne_slides.pptx pptx]
=== Part 2 ===
''' Agenda still in progress '''
* (20 min) GENI in the Classroom
* Technical issues related to using GENI in the classroom. How can you help?
* Topics include: enabling !InCommon with the GENI Portal, client tools used with GENI
* (30 min) FOAM administration
* Managing the !OpenFlow aggregate on your rack
* (10 min) Break
* (30 min) Rack Administration
* Understanding common e-mails sent to rack admins about: racks, stitching, GENI meta-operations
* Rack-specific tools available to rack admin
* Rack layout and differences between InstaGENI and ExoGENI racks
* How to get help (mailing lists, IRC, wiki)
* (25 min) Q&A