AssignPrelim1.1 ITCS 4146/5146 Grid Computing, 2007, UNC-Charlotte, B. Wilkinson. Jan 13, 2007 Course Preliminaries

AssignPrelim1.2 There are several “short” assignments, covering aspects of grid computing. Each assignment has a detailed write-up describing steps you need to take. (see course home page). Some assignments use the portal Some require ssh into specific systems, or for you to use your own PC. Assignments

AssignPrelim1.3 Assignment 1 This is a critical assignment as it is used to set up accounts. Begins with requesting accounts. Then once account received, getting familiar with the grid portal. Then execute simple jobs on grid.

AssignPrelim1.4 Grid computing portal A grid portal has been established at: for accessing the course grid. The portal provides single sign-on to all grid resources.

AssignPrelim1.5 Assignment 1 (see course home page) Critical you do this assignment, to become a registered user. Follow assignment instructions Go to the registration portlet and submit the required details. IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT YOU REGISTER ASAP. It will be used to collect the class list and start the process of setting up accounts.

AssignPrelim1.6 Your name Your university address Your Institution Project name - put Spring 2006 Grid course Statement of work - put your major and whether you are an undergraduate or graduate student All entries must be completed otherwise the form is not accepted. DETAILS REQUIRED

AssignPrelim1.7 UNC-C –coit-grid02.uncc.edu UNC-W –torvalds.cis.uncw.edu UNC-Asheville ssh entry point

AssignPrelim1.8 Traditional way for a command line remote access from a Windows system is to use PuTTY. Install from: You may find filezilla or winscp, (secure file transfer client) useful filezilla html?tag=tab_pub winscp Remote Access

AssignPrelim1.9 WebCT at UNC-C will be used for multiple- choice class tests and for submitting assignments. Make sure you use a recent browser. Class tests and assignment submission

AssignPrelim1.10 Choose development server

AssignPrelim1.11 Development WebCT login

AssignPrelim1.12 Same as first part of your address plus one or two capital letters that identify your institution: UNC-AA UNC-CC UNC-WWI WebCT -- User name

AssignPrelim1.13 Same as username. –You must change your password the first time you log into WebCT. DO NOT FORGET YOUR PASSWORD. UNC-C HAS NO AUTOMATIC WAY RESETTING PASSWORDS. WebCT -- passwords

AssignPrelim1.14 Generally, produce a 5-20 page Word document. (PDF acceptable but not OpenOffice) Include code with comments Brief explanation of code. Show that you successfully followed the instructions and performs all tasks. Take screen shots and include these screen shots in the document. –Number of screen shots is up to you but it should demonstrate your programs worked. –To include screen shots from Windows XP, select window, press Alt-Printscreen, and paste to file. What to submit for each assignment

AssignPrelim1.15 For the record, state what programming skills and knowledge you used but already knew before doing this assignment. This information does not affect the grading, but may be helpful in subsequent course developments. Each assignment write-up will specify actual tasks to perform. A presentation will be made prior to each assignment discussing the precise requirements of the assignment.

AssignPrelim1.16 Submit your word documents to WebCT PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT BY TO ME UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES!! I COULD MISS THE Submission continued

AssignPrelim1.17 Each assignment will have 3 dates posted: 1. Date set 2. Date to report system problems 3. Date due Dates posted on the course home page: which are very firm unless you have documented system problems, see next slide. Due Date

AssignPrelim1.18 You MUST report any system problems that are preventing you complete an assignment at least 48 hours before the due date so that you can be given an account elsewhere if necessary. No extensions will be allowed if you did not contact us 48 hours before the due date. System Problems

AssignPrelim1.19 Course Assistance UNC-C course research assistants: Jeremy Villalobos (MS student): Jasper Land (BS student): Contact on matters such as user accounts or UNC-C system not functioning. Contact Instructors for matters such as course materials and assignment write-up.

AssignPrelim1.20 Questions