AssignPrelim1.1 ITCS 4146/5146 Grid Computing, 2008, UNC-Charlotte, B. Wilkinson. Aug 25, 2008 Course Preliminaries

AssignPrelim1.2 Several 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 Some require you to use your own PC (or lab computer). 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 Established at: Portal provides single sign-on to all grid resources.

AssignPrelim1.5 Assignment 1 This assignment is set today and due next week Critical you do this assignment, to become a registered user. Follow assignment instructions Go to registration portlet and submit 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 Registration portlet (select Registration tab from login page)‏

AssignPrelim1.7 Your name Your university address Your Institution Project name - put Fall 2008 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

AssignPrelim1.8 Blackboard 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

AssignPrelim1.9 Blackboard login

AssignPrelim1.10 Same as first part of your address plus one or two capital letters that identify your institution (except UNC-C): UNC-AA UNC-WW UNC-GG NC A & TAT Blackboard -- User name

AssignPrelim1.11 Same as username. –You must change your password the first time you log into Blackboard. DO NOT FORGET YOUR PASSWORD. UNC-C HAS NO AUTOMATIC WAY RESETTING PASSWORDS. Blackboard -- password

AssignPrelim1.12 Generally, produce a single 5-20 page Word or PDF document. (No other format acceptable.)‏ PUT YOUR NAME AT TOP!! Show that you successfully followed the instructions and performs all tasks. Include code with comments Brief explanation of code. What to submit for each assignment

AssignPrelim1.13 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.

AssignPrelim1.14 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.

AssignPrelim1.15 Each assignment write-up will specify actual tasks to perform. Instructors will make a presentation prior to each assignment discussing precise requirements of assignment.

AssignPrelim1.16 DO NOT SUBMIT MULTIPLE FILES. YOU CAN MAKE A RE-SUBMISSION THAT REPLACE THE PREVIOUS SUBMISSION BEFORE THE DEADLINE.

AssignPrelim1.17 SUBMIT ONLY ONE UNCOMPRESSED WORD or PDF FILE TO BLACKBOARD, OTHERWISE:

AssignPrelim1.18 Submit your Word/PDF document to Blackboard PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT BY UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES!! WE COULD MISS THE Submission continued

AssignPrelim1.19 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: Assignments.html which are very firm unless you have documented system problems, see next slide. Due Date

AssignPrelim1.20 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

AssignPrelim1.21 Course Assistance UNC-C course assistant Jeremy Villalobos (PhD 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.

AssignPrelim1.22 Questions

AssignPrelim1.23 Questions When is Assignment 1 due? a)Today b)End of the semester c)September 18 d)Next Week

AssignPrelim1.24 Questions What are the dates posted for each assignment? a)Date set and date due b)Date set, date to report problems, and date due c)Date due d)What dates?

AssignPrelim1.25 Questions Where are assignments submitted? a)Via b)To UNCC's Blackboard c)On a grid resource d)To the TA

AssignPrelim1.26 Questions Which country will host the 2012 Summer Olympics? a)United States b)England