Classroom SetupGuideforCourse
1608A: Designing Business Solutions
Classroom Requirements
This course requires a classroom with a minimum of one computer for the
instructor. Before class begins, install and configure all computers by using the
following information and instructions.
In addition to computing equipment the classroom will need to be
equipped with a flipchart with refill paper, several marking pens, and several
packets of 3x3 or larger self-stick notes.
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Instructor Computer
The instructor computer requires the following hardware and software
configuration.
Hardware
The following hardware is the minimum required for the instructor computer:
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Pentium Pro or Pentium II 200 microprocessor
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PCI 2.1 bus
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128 megabytes (MB) of RAM
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4-gigabyte (GB) hard disk
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256K L2 Cache
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12X CD-ROM drive
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Network adapter
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4-MB video adapter
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Super VGA (SVGA) monitor (17 inch)
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Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device
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Sound card with amplified speakers
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Internet access
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Projection display device that supports SVGA 800x600, 256-colors
Software
The following software is required for the instructor computer:
# Microsoft Windows
®
98
# Microsoft Internet Explorer 5
# Microsoft Word 97 or higher
# Microsoft PowerPoint
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97 or later
You may substitute Windows 98 with Windows 95, Microsoft Windows
NT
®
Workstation 4.0, Windows NT 4.0 Server or Windows 2000.
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Setup Instructions
Use the following procedures to prepare each computer for class.
Before You Begin
You will need to do the following:
# Read through all setup procedures.
# Make sure that you have the Instructor compact disc that is provided with
the course materials.
Estimated time to set up the classroom: 2 hours
Instructor Computer Setup
Use the following instructions to set up the instructor computer.
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To set up the hardware
1. Set up the hardware according to the manufacturer’s instructions. (Refer to
the hardware requirements.)
2. Configure the hard disk as follows:
# Format drive C: with a FAT or NTFS partition size of at least 1.0 GB.
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To install and configure Microsoft Windows 98
Run the setup executable file. Use the following table to guide operating system
setup. Respond to all other installation prompts using defaults or with options
appropriate to the computer or your training facility.
When this information is required Use
Enter computer name
Instructor
Workgroup
Workgroup
User name and password Leave blank
If an operating system other than Windows 98 is used leave the
Administrator password blank.
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To set the display properties
• Use the Display control panel to set the screen area to 800x600 pixels and
the number of colors to 256 or higher.
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To install and configure Internet Explorer 5
1. Install from the Instructor CD.
2. Run the setup executable file and install using default options.
3. When installation is complete launch Internet Explorer to run the Internet
Connection Wizard.
If you use a proxy server be sure to set Internet Explorer to bypass
proxy server for local addresses.
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To install and configure Microsoft Word 97 or higher
1. Install from either a standalone or Microsoft Office version.
2. Run the setup executable file and install using default options.
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To install and configure PowerPoint viewer
• Run the setup executable file from the Instructor CD and install using
default options.
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To install fonts for the PowerPoint presentation
1. After inserting the Instructor compact disc into the CD-ROM drive, double-
click My Computer.
2. Right-click the CD-ROM drive icon and click Explore on the Shortcut
menu.
3. Double-click the Fonts folder.
4. Double-click Mocfonts.exe.
5. Follow the on-screen prompts to install the fonts.
6. Click OK when you have finished installing all of the fonts.
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Instructor Compact Disc Contents
The Instructor compact disc contains the following files and folders:
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Autorun.exe. When the CD is inserted into the CD drive or when the
autorun.exe file is double-clicked, this autorun opens the CD and allows you
to browse the Student or Instructor CD, or install Internet Explorer.
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Default.htm. This file opens the Instructor Web pages.
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Readme.txt. This file contains a description of the compact disc’s contents in
ASCII format (non-Microsoft Word document).
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S01_1608.doc. This file is the ClassroomSetup Guide. It contains a
description of classroom requirements, classroomsetup instructions, and the
classroom configuration.
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CD_Student. This folder contains all the files on the Student CD.
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Errorlog. This folder contains a template that is used to record any errors
that you find in the course and how you have corrected those errors.
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Fonts. This folder contains fonts that are required to view the Microsoft
PowerPoint presentation and Web-based materials.
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Handouts. This folder contains activity handouts.
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Htm. This folder contains the Web pages for this CD-ROM.
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Menu. This folder contains elements for autorun.exe.
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Powerpnt. This folder contains the PowerPoint slides that are used in this
course.
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Pptview. This folder contains the PowerPoint Viewer, which is used to
display the PowerPoint slides.
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Setup. This folder contains the self-extracting compressed files for easy
installation of the supporting files for this course.
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Student Compact Disc Contents
The Student compact disc contains the following files and folders:
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Autorun.exe. When the CD is inserted into the CD drive or when the
autorun.exe file is double-clicked, this autorun opens the CD and allows you
to browse the Student or Instructor CD, or install Internet Explorer.
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Default.htm. This file opens the Web pages. It provides students with
resources pertaining to this course.
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Readme.txt. This file contains a description of the compact disc’s contents in
ASCII format (non-Microsoft Word document).
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AddRead. This folder contains additional reading pertaining to this course.
If there are no additional reading files, the AddRead folder does not appear.
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Htm. This folder contains the Web pages for this CD-ROM.
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Ie5. This folder contains Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.
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Labs. This folder contains files that are used during the hands-on labs.
These files may be used to prepare the student computers for the hands-on
labs. If there are no lab files, the Labs folder does not appear.
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Media. This folder contains files that are used in multimedia presentations
for this course. If this course does not include any multimedia presentations,
the Media folder does not appear.
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Menu. This folder contains elements for autorun.exe.
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Mplayer. This folder contains files that are required to install Microsoft
Windows Media
™
Player.
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MSF. This folder contains the resource kits for the Microsoft Solutions
Framework (MSF) courses.
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Practices. This folder contains files that are used in the hands-on practices.
These files may be used to prepare the student computers for the hands-on
practices. If there are no practices, the Practices folder does not appear.
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SampApps. This folder contains the sample applications associated with this
course. If there are no associated sample applications, the SampApps folder
does not appear.
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SampCode. This folder contains sample code that is accessible through the
Web pages on the student CD. If there is no sample code, the SampCode
folder does not appear.
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SampSite. This folder contains files that create the sample site associated
with this course. If there is no sample site, the SampSite folder does not
appear.
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WhitePapers. This folder contains white papers that pertain to this course.
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WordView. This folder contains the Word Viewer that is used to view any
Microsoft Word document (.doc) files included on the compact disc.
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Classroom Setup Guide for Course
1608A: Designing Business Solutions
Classroom Requirements
This course requires a classroom with a. self-extracting compressed files for easy
installation of the supporting files for this course.
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