= GENI: Spring 2015 Train the TA Sessions =
== Dates and Times ==
Session 1: Tuesday, September 15, 2015 from 2pm to 5pm ET [[BR]]
Session 2: Tuesday, September 22, 2015 from 2pm to 5pm ET [[BR]]
== Webex Information ==
Fall '15 Train-the-TA [[BR]]
Tuesday, September 15, 2015 [[BR]]
2:00-5:00 pm Eastern Standard Time (New York, GMT-05:00) [[BR]]
Join !WebEx meeting [https://bbn.webex.com/bbn/j.php?MTID=m41ba3a84b9bb2a0d7da108417a3eaa5b] [[BR]]
Meeting number: `790 955 629` [[BR]]
Meeting password: `stuD3nts`[[BR]]
== 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 2GB 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 |
Vic Thomas GPO |
Niky Riga GPO |
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== Topics ==
=== Session 1 ===
An introduction to GENI
[http://groups.geni.net/geni/raw-attachment/wiki/GENIEducation/IntroTalks/Terminology_SSH_Expiration_16x9.pptx GENI Key Concepts and Terminology]
Hands-on: Lab Zero: My first GENI Experiment
* Instructions: [http://groups.geni.net/geni/wiki/GENIExperimenter/Tutorials/jacks/GettingStarted_PartI/Procedure web]
* Slides: TBD
* Worksheet: [http://groups.geni.net/geni/raw-attachment/wiki/GENIExperimenter/Tutorials/GettingStarted_PartI/ForInstructors/GettingStarted_PartI_Worksheet_141030.docx docx]
[http://groups.geni.net/geni/raw-attachment/wiki/GENIEducation/IntroTalks/Tools_16x9.pptx GENI Tools: Behind the Scenes]
Hands-on: Using Omni, the GENI AM API and RSpecs
* Instructions: [http://groups.geni.net/geni/wiki/GENIExperimenter/Tutorials/jacks/GettingStarted_PartII_ccn/Procedure web]
* Appendix: [wiki:GENIExperimenter/Tutorials/GettingStarted_PartII_ccn/Procedure/Execute/GEMINI web]
* Slides: TBD
* Worksheet [http://groups.geni.net/geni/raw-attachment/wiki/GENIExperimenter/Tutorials/GettingStarted_PartII_ccn/ForInstructors/UnderstandAMAPIWorksheet_IGonly_141030.docx docx]
Take-home assignment (optional; see below)
=== Session 2 ===
Solution to the take-home assignment
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[Tips for running a class on GENI: Account management]
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Tips for running a class on GENI (Slides [attachment:Spr15TrainTheTA_RunningAClass_TA_20150203.pptx pptx])
* Account management
* Running exercises on GENI
* Hands-on: Using different GENI Tools[[BR]]
[wiki:GENIExperimenter/Tutorials/TrainTheTA-Fall2014/ReservationViews Instructions]
* Wrap-Up: Resources available to instructors and TAs
=== Take home Assignment ===
* [wiki:GENIEducation/SampleAssignments/IPRouting/Procedure Link to the assignment]
* Use Jacks or your favorite tool to reserve your resources using the rspec url provided in the assignment
* You will get a warning when you run sudo just ignore it:
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sudo: unable to resolve host NodeB
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=== Feedback Form ===
TBD
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http://tinyurl.com/train-TA-Spring2015
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