= GENI: Spring 2015 Train the TA Sessions =
== Dates and Times ==
Session 1: Friday, January 30, 2015 from 2pm to 5pm ET [[BR]]
Session 2: Friday, February 6, 2015 from 2pm to 5pm ET [[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 |
Regina Hain GPO |
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== Topics ==
=== Session 1 ===
[attachment:Spr15TrainTheTA-IntroToGENI.pptx An introduction to GENI and GENI Concepts]
Hands-on: Lab Zero: My first GENI Experiment
* Instructions: [http://groups.geni.net/geni/wiki/GENIExperimenter/Tutorials/jacks/GettingStarted_PartI/Procedure web] [attachment:Spr15TrainTheTA_LabZero_Instr.pdf pdf]
* Slides: [pptx]
* Worksheet: [http://groups.geni.net/geni/raw-attachment/wiki/GENIExperimenter/Tutorials/GettingStarted_PartI/ForInstructors/GettingStarted_PartI_Worksheet_141030.docx docx]
[attachment:Spr15TrainTheTA_GENITools_150127.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: [attachment:Spr15TrainTheTA_GettingStarted_PartII_slides_150127.pptx pptx]
* 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 [pptx] [pdf])
* Account management
* Hands-on: Accessing resources in student slices[[BR]]
[wiki:GENIExperimenter/Tutorials/TrainTheTA-Fall2014/SliceAccessTutorial Instructions]
* 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 Flack 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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