1. System Overview Chapter 1

2. System Overview 1-2 Objectives Understand Overall Schematic Be aware of technical recommendations for new system Learn how to Logon to system Learn how to Navigate in the system

3. System Overview 1-3 Architectural Overview for TRAC LWA Primary Sites Point to Point Network TRAC System DCEO Oracle Server Windows Based 26 Oracle Servers TRAC System

4. System Overview 1-4 Architectural Overview for IWDS Internet IWDS Application Server for the State WebSphere Java DB2 UDB OS/390 Web-based Illinois Workforce Development System Windows IE 5.1 Web Server LWA Primary Sites & Satellites

5. System Overview 1-5 Technical Specifications – Hardware Recommendations Pentium III/IV or compatible processor at 1Ghz or more 256 MB of memory (minimum), 512 MB recommended 30 GB or larger hard drive Video card & monitor capable of displaying 800x600 or higher resolution Ethernet Card High Speed Internet connection for best response

6. System Overview 1-6 Technical Specifications – Operating Systems Windows XP Pro Windows 2000 SP3, Professional Edition Windows 2000 SP3 Windows NT4 Workstation, SP6a Windows NT4 Server SP6a Windows 98 SE Windows ME Mac OS 9 and 10.1.5 (Web browser support only)

7. System Overview 1-7 Technical Specifications – Web Browsers IE 6.0 (Windows) IE 5.5 SP2 (Windows) Netscape 6.2.3 IE 5.0 on OS9 or OS Xs Classic Mode (Macintosh)

8. System Overview 1-8 Technical Specifications – Additional Software Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or higher Download it for free at this site: http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html Phase 2 allows exporting reports to Adobe Acrobat or Excel 2000

9. System Overview 1-9 Pop-Up Blockers If using Pop-Up Blocking Software IWDS uses pop-ups within the system Set an exception to allow pop-ups from the IWDS website

10. System Overview 1-10 Internet Explorer Options Click on to change settings

11. System Overview 1-11 Internet Explorer Options

12. System Overview 1-12 Internet Explorer Options Uncheck Box

13. System Overview 1-13 Internet Explorer Options Uncheck Box

14. System Overview 1-14 Illinois Workforce Development System

15. System Overview 1-15 Logon

16. System Overview 1-16 Change Displayed Toolbars

17. System Overview 1-17 Changed Toolbars

18. System Overview 1-18 Staff Logon

19. System Overview 1-19 Change Password

20. System Overview 1-20 Staff Logon Response Informational Message Available Options Welcome to IWDS

21. System Overview 1-21 Staff Menu

22. System Overview 1-22 Summary Recommended hardware and software configurations were discussed The IWDS screen was setup for best viewing results The logon process was reviewed Several IWDS screen components were examined