FIU
Computing and Information Sciences
Academic Computing Labs
Academic Computing Labs
The School of Computing and Information
Sciences (CIS) is committed to providing
academic computing labs which are:
• Technologically advanced
• Tailored for course requirements
• Frequently updated
• Well supported
Advanced Undergraduate Labs
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John C. Comfort Lab – ECS 241
Open lab to support coursework needs
IT Hardware Lab – ECS 252 and ECS 281
Closed lab: Technology enabled classroom
Instructional Lab – ECS 141
Closed lab: Technology enabled classroom
Undergraduate Lab Hours
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John C. Comfort Lab (JCCL):
Mon through Thu: 8:00am to 1:00am
Fri: 10:00am to 10:00pm
Sat: 8:00am to 9:00pm
Sun 11:00am to Midnight
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IT Hardware Labs and Instructional Lab (ILab)
Determined by course schedule
Undergraduate Lab Schedule
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The JCCL opens the first day of class and
closes the last day of finals
These labs are also closed on all holidays
observed by the University
View the current semester schedule at:
http://www.aul.fiu.edu
Lab Environment
Hardware
JCCL
• Dell Dimension 4500
Pentium 4, 2ghz, 512mb, 24x CD-RW, 19”
display (7 – 3ghz, Dimension 4600)
ILab
• Dell Dimension 4600 (JCCL has 7)
Pentium 4, 3ghz, 512mb, 24x CD-RW,
17” display
Applications
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MS Windows XP SP2
MS Office 2003
MS Visual Studio 6.0 SP6
MS Visual .NET
NetBeans 4.0
Rational Rose 2003
Visio 2003 Pro
Eclipse 3
Applications
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Additional software:
Dreamweaver MX
Photoshop 7.01
Seven (7) licenses installed in the JCCL
Complete resource listing available at:
http://www.aul.fiu.edu/lab/resources.html
Notable Additions
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JDK upgraded each semester
MSDN Libraries upgraded each semester
Scanner installed in JCCL and Gradlab
MAC G4 with MAC OS X in JCCL
Mozilla Thunderbird
Undergraduate Servers
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OKAPI
Windows domain controller
FIU-AUL domain
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COUGAR
LINUX print/file server
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WEASEL
UNIX database server
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MONGOOSE
UNIX web server
Computer Accounts
User Eligibility
Accounts are generated each semester for
students who:
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Are enrolled in Computing and Information
Sciences courses
View the undergraduate course list at:
http://www.aul.fiu.edu/courses
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Have no academic or financial holds
Username
Usernames are formulated as follows:
first initial + first 4 letters of last name + ###
Example:
• Name: David Jackson
• Username might be: djack001
Accounts
As a student of the School of Computing and
Information Sciences, you will have three (3)
accounts:
• CIS Windows
• CIS Unix
• FIU Webmail (http://webmail.fiu.edu)
These accounts are distinct: they share a
username but have different passwords.
CIS Account Passwords
Initial password is your Panther ID.
Undergraduate account passwords are reset
each semester.
Graduate accounts carry forward passwords
from the previous term. New accounts are
Panther ID.
Services
MSDNAA
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MSDNAA is a Microsoft software subscription
service
Free service to students taking Computing
and Information Sciences classes
Students will receive their ELMS username
and password in an e-mail sent to their FIU
e-mail address
Software Available
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Windows XP with SP2
Visio 2002 & 2003 Pro
Project 2002 & 2003 Pro
Visual .Net 2002 & 2003 Pro
SQL Server Developer & Enterprise Edition
MSDN Libraries
OneNote 2003
Where can I download the Software ?
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Access to the download site is ONLY
accessible from one of the Computer
Science labs in the ECS Building. Any
attempts to download from off-campus will
result in corrupted packages.
The JCCL (ECS 241) and Graduate (ECS
256) Labs are both equipped with CD writers
to facilitate the transfer to CD. Our staff is
also trained to answer any of your questions.
Useful Links
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Step by Step download information:
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General Questions:
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http://www.cis.fiu.edu/msdnaa/howtoiso.htm
http://www.cis.fiu.edu/msdnaa/
msdnaa@cis.fiu.edu
Download Site:
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http://msdn01.e-academy.com/fiu_cs
Printing
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Each lab has a dedicated printer:
JCCL: \\cougar\venom (duplex printer)
ILab:
\\cougar\ilab
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For paper conservation, 2-Up printing is the
default in the JCCL. Details can be found at:
http://www.aul.fiu.edu/worddocs/2_up.doc
File Service
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Users have network quota allocation of
100mb mapped as U:\ in Windows
Write access is granted to the c:\temp
directory but this directory is cleared every
time you log off.
Backups
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Regular backups of user network shares are
made, and maintained for up to two weeks.
Backups are performed as primary protection
against catastrophic failures. It is your
responsibility to back-up your data onto a
floppy or zip disk or CD.
Software
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Software is selected for CIS computer labs to
support student coursework or academic
research.
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Students are prohibited from installing
software in the labs, including network
drives. Send email to request@cis.fiu.edu if
there is an application you require for your
academic work.
Lab Policies
Lab Policies
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The purpose for our lab policies is to ensure
a comfortable, secure environment. Lab
management reserves the right to revoke
account privileges from students who abuse
lab policies.
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To view the full list of policies, please visit
http://www.aul.fiu.edu/lab/policy.html
Lab Policies
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Network drive quota is 100MB
Print coursework related materials only
Lock workstations maximum 15 minutes
Account sharing is strictly prohibited
No food or drinks allowed in any labs
Software may not be installed in any labs
Do not use Instructor/Staff Machines
How to Obtain Help
Locating Help
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CIS support documentation:
http://www.cis.fiu.edu/support
AUL website: http://www.aul.fiu.edu
Send email to request: request@cis.fiu.edu
or see http://www.cis.fiu.edu/support/request
Lab Support Staff during lab hours available
at ECS-241
Desktop Support Staff during business
hours at ECS-265
Useful Web Pages
http://www.aul.fiu.edu
Lab hours, lab schedules, undergraduate
course list, programming resources, lab
policies
http://www.cis.fiu.edu
CIS directory, faculty office hours, CIS email
addresses, department schedule
CIS Computer Support Group
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Labs are supported and maintained by CSG
Support Group offices:
ECS 265-Desktop Group, ECS 241-Lab Support
Catherine Hernandez, Manager
ECS 258-Systems Group
Eric Johnson, Manager
ECS 282-Associate Director of Computing
Steve Luis, Associate Director
Senior CSG Staff
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STEVEN LUIS
TITLE: Assoc Director IT/Business Relations
OFFICE: ECS 282
PHONE: 305-348-6215
E-MAIL: luiss@cis.fiu.edu
URL: http://www.cis.fiu.edu/~luiss
Senior CSG Staff
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CATHERINE HERNANDEZ
TITLE: Manager Desktop/User Support
OFFICE: ECS 265
PHONE: 305-348-1080
E-MAIL: hernandc@cis.fiu.edu
URL: http://www.cis.fiu.edu/~hernandc
Senior CSG Staff
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LUIS CRUZ
TITLE: Supervisor Desktop User Support
OFFICE: ECS 265
PHONE: 305-348-4123
E-MAIL: luis.cruz@cis.fiu.edu
Senior CSG Staff
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ERIC JOHNSON
TITLE: Manager Systems Group
OFFICE: ECS 258
PHONE: 305-348-4021
E-MAIL: esj@cis.fiu.edu
URL: http://www.cis.fiu.edu/~esj
Senior CSG Staff
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JOHN FLYNN
TITLE: Supervisor Systems Group
OFFICE: ECS 258
PHONE: 305-348-2142
E-MAIL: flynnj@cis.fiu.edu
URL: http://www.cis.fiu.edu/~flynnj
Eclipse
www.eclipse.org
Create A New Project
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To Create a new project open the File Menu, click
on New  Project.
New Java Project
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Select the Java
Project and click
Next.
Name Your Project
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Name your Project.
Create your project
in the workspace
location. This
should default to
U:\eclipse\[ProjectName]
Add files to your Project
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Now that you have created a project you must
add java files to your project. On the File Menu,
click on New  Class.
New file Details
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The Source folder
will default to your
project folder.
Name your class
file. Check the
checkbox to
create a public
static void main
method.
Executing your program
NetBeans
www.netbeans.org
Do not close this Window
Create a New Project
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To Create a new project click on New Project in
the Welcome Screen. Or on the File Menu, click
on New  Project.
Choose Project Type
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Select the General Category and pick
Java Application for your project Type.
Name and Location
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Add a project name. Make sure the location is in
your U:\Netbeans Folder. UNCHECK the “Set as
Main Project” checkbox.
Compile Project
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From the Build menu select Compile “Your Java File” to
compile. You can also press F9 as a shortcut, or right-click
on the file in the project window and select compile.
Execute your Program
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To Run a Java File in NetBeans Right Click on
the File in the NetBeans Project Window and
select “Run File”.
Using Existing Code
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You can copy source code to the src folder in
U:\NetBeans\[Project Name] and run it from
within your project.