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Contents
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Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hardware Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Verify Server Hardware Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Software Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Set Up Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Initial Setup of Classroom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing PC Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Verifying the Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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training document, are official trademarks of IBM or other companies:
IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
The following are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United
States, other countries, or both:
Active Memory

Advanced Peer-to-Peer
Networking
Alerts
BladeCenter
eServer
iSeries
NetView
OS/400
POWER5+
Redbooks
Sametime
System/36
System z
xSeries

AIX 5L
AT
DB2
i5/OS
NetServer
OS/2
POWER5
PowerPC
SAA
System p
System x
WebSphere

AIX
AS/400
C/400
Electronic Service Agent
Lotus
Notes
POWER
POWER6
Requisite
System i
System Storage
Transformation Server
400

Java and all Java-based trademarks are trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the
United States, other countries, or both.
Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States, other countries, or both.
UNIX is a registered trademark of The Open Group in the United States and other
countries.
Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds in the United States, other countries, or
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Purpose
This Lab Set Up Guide provides directions for installing, preparing, and verifying the lab
hardware and software in preparation for conducting a class of course AS24G (S6229).
The Requirements section of this document can also be used to determine the specific
hardware and software needed to conduct a class.

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Requirements
The following tables list the hardware, software, and other materials needed to set up a lab
to conduct a class of course AS24G (S6229).

Hardware Requirements
Table 1 lists the hardware needed to prepare one student lab set. When preparing for a
class, multiply the items below by the number of lab sets needed for the class.
Table 1: Hardware for Lab Platforms
Platform Use Machine
Machine
Type
Model
Student
Pentium III PC PC

Minimum
Memory
784 MB

Minimum
Free DASD
10 GB

Features
Ethernet
Adapter
SVGA

Instructor

Pentium III PC PC

784 MB

10 GB

CD-ROM
Ethernet
Adapter
SVGA

Host/Server
System

System i

RISC or
POWER

784 MB

20 GB

CD-ROM
Ethernet
Adapter
SVGA
CD-ROM

Verify Server Hardware Requirements

In general, your System i server should have the following minimums:
300 CPW minimum
1 GB memory
256 MB available server disk space for System i Access for Web

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Software Requirements
Table 2 lists the software needed for the systems used in the course. When preparing for a
class, be sure you have the required licenses for any non-IBM software.
Table 2: Software for ...
Platform Use Operating OS Version
System
Student
Windows
XP

Instructor

Windows

XP

System i

IBM i

6.1

Applications

Application Licensing
Version
Requirement
IBM System i IBM i 6.1
One per PC
Access for
platform
Windows
Latest
Service Pak
Internet
6 or higher
Explorer
Adobe
7.0
Acrobat
IBM
6.1
Information
Center
IBM System i 6.1
One per PC
Access for
platform
Windows
Latest
Service Pak
Internet
6.0
Explorer
Adobe
7.0
Acrobat
IBM
6.1
Information
Center
Freelance for
Windows
See below

Install the latest service pack for IBM System i Access for Windows; from the Web site:
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The System i system software follows. For 6.1, install the following products:
5761SS1

5761SS1
5761AF1
5761DG1
5722IP1
5761JC1
5761JV1

5761ST1
5761TC1
5761WDS

5733W60
5761XE1
5761XH2
5761XP1
5761XW1

*BASE
1
2
3
8
12
13
30
33
*BASE
*BASE
*BASE
*BASE
*BASE
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
*BASE
*BASE
*BASE
21
31
*BASE
21
*BASE
*BASE
*BASE
*BASE
1

i5/OS
Extended Base Support
Online Information
Extended Base Directory Support
AFP Compatibility Fonts
Host Servers
System Openness Includes
Qshell
PASE
AFP Utilities
IBM HTTPServer for i5/OS
IBM Infoprint Server for iSeries
Toolbox for Java
IBM Developer Kit for Java
Java Developer Kit 1.3
Java Developer Kit 1.4
Java Developer Kit 5.0
J2SE 5.0 32-bit
J2S2 5.0 64-bit
Java Developer Kit 6
Java SE 6 32-bit
Java SE 6 64-bit
DB2 Query Manager and SQL DevKit
TCP/IP Connectivity Utilities for iSeries
WebSphere Development ToolSet
Application Development Toolset
Compiler - ILE RPG IV
WebSphere Application Server for OS/400 V6
WebSphere Application Server V6 ("Base")
IBM System i Access for Windows
IBM System i Access for Web
IBM System i Access for Wireless
IBM System i Access Family
System i Access Enablement Support

The instructor needs to have Freelance for Windows installed on the PC in order to use to
tailor any of the Freelance files.

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Set Up Instructions
Initial Setup of Classroom
Each workstation should be loaded with the Windows XP.

System i Access Support

Windows XP is recommended as the preferred IBM System i Access for Windows
Environment.
IBM System i Access for Windows provides 5250 emulation. Each student, as well as the
instructor, must be able to start a 5250 emulation session.

Installing PC Software
Install each of the following software packages on each classroom PC or create an install
image and replicate that image across all PCs. Please review the manufacturers
documentation for detailed installation instructions.
__ 1. Install Windows XP.
Be sure that you configure TCP/IP as necessary in your location. If you are using an
image, it will be necessary to assign a unique computer name and TCP/IP address
to each PC; as detailed in the next step.
__ 2. Set up each PC in the classroom with a computer name of AS2401 - AS24xx (where
xx is the number of PC's in the classroom); in the workgroup of System i.
The instructor PC will be AS2400 in workgroup System i.
__ 3. On each PC in the class, create the Windows user profiles AS2401 - AS24xx (where
xx is the number of PC's in the room) and a password of AS24PWD. All of these IDs
are defined as administrators. Students sign on with their individual ID at their
respective PC.
Set up the Instructor PC as userid of AS2400 and password AS24PWD. This user
ID is set up as an administrator as well.
__ 4. Install IBM System i Access for Windows.
Specify that you want Navigator (Full install) as well as 5250 Emulation when
prompted.
Download and install the latest service pack on each PC in the classroom. Get this
from the Web site:
[Link]
__ 5. Add a System i connection in Navigator to provide connection to the class system:

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[Link]-click My Connections.
[Link] Connection to Servers => Add Connection.
[Link] the Add connection panel, enter:
Server-host name (must be in the HOSTS table as the DNS) or the IP
address of the class System i system.
Description - Key in some descriptive information (that is, course code and
class number).
Environment - Leave the default of My Connections.
Then click Next.
[Link] the Add connection - signon information panel, choose the option:
[Link] default userid AS24xx (where xx is the team number to be assigned for
this particular PC).
Then click Next.
[Link] the next window, click Verify Connection. If this works fine, you are connected.
If not, expand the plus sign in front of the red "X" message listed and review the
information displayed. Usually the error lies in either your HOST name is not in
the HOSTS table or the IP address entered is not valid.
[Link] the connection is successful, click Finish.
__ 6. Verify that Adobe Acrobat Reader is installed.
__ 7. Install the latest supported version of Internet Explorer.
__ 8. Install the Information Center.
When prompted, specify Client: Single Workstation and, on the following panel
that you want the files to Remain in the current location.
__ 9. On the Instructor PC only:
Instructor: Install Freelance for Windows.

Verifying the Installation

This completes the installation of the operating system for this class.
__ 1. Boot the Windows operating system and a Desktop screen should appear with a
taskbar.
__ 2. Enter the password (if you specified one) earlier during Setup.
__ 3. If the System i has been set up, you can test the connection using IBM System i
Access for Windows:
[Link] the IBM System i Access for Windows folder and then System i
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[Link]-click the system name. Select Connection to server => Verify

Connection. If it is successful, close the verification window.
[Link] System i Navigator, expand the system name. You will be prompted for a user
ID and password. Use AS24xx for your user ID and AS24PWD for your
password where xx is a team number.
[Link] the IDs have been set up on the System i, you should be able to sign on. If you
are rejected by IBM i security, you should restore the AS24 library (see below)
and set up the class before you try again.
Hosts File:
If you cannot verify the connection to the System i, most likely you need to
update the hosts or LMHOSTS file in your Windows directory. You can open this
file with Notepad and add an entry to the table. The table should look similar to
this:
[Link]
[Link]
[Link]
[Link]
[Link]
[Link]
[Link]
[Link]
[Link]

localhost
ATLANTAA
[Link]
ATLANTAB
[Link]
ATLANTAC
[Link]
ATLANTAD
[Link]

Be sure that the teach system to be used in class is specified on this list.
e. If it was necessary to update the HOSTS file, attempt to verify the connection once
again.
The following file is supplied in the course package:

System i Download:
Lab Version
The labs were created on IBM i 6.1 and have been tested on 6.1 systems only.
AS24V6 Save file on the WW Repository contains an System i Save File (*SAVF). This file
must be copied to any System i library (for example, QGPL). For detailed instructions to
upload this file on the System i, please see as246 [Link]. Then restore AS24 library
from the AS24V6 Save File on the System i. Once the AS24 library has been restored, then
you will restore the AS24B library that stored in a save file in the AS24 library. The AS24
library contains everything needed for all lab exercises.
__ 1. Restore library AS24 to the lab exercise system:
RSTLIB SAVLIB(AS24) DEV(*SAVF) SAVF(QGPL/AS24V6)
MBROPT(*ALL) ALWOBJDIF(*ALL) RSTLIB(AS24) OUTPUT (*PRINT)
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If you receive any unusual messages, check the output report generated by the
Restore library: WRKSPLF
__ 2. A second library, AS24B, is saved to a save file, AS24B, in library AS24. Restore
library AS24B to the lab exercise system:
RSTLIB SAVLIB(AS24B) DEV(*SAVF) SAVF(AS24/AS24B)
MBROPT(*ALL) ALWOBJDIF(*ALL) RSTLIB(AS24B) OUTPUT(*PRINT)
If you receive any unusual messages, check the output report generated by the
Restore library: WRKSPLF
__ 3. Be sure that the lab exercise software is loaded on the lab system, and that the
setup process has been run.
If you receive any unusual messages, check the output report generated by the
restore library: WRKSPLF
__ 4. CHGCURLIB AS24
__ 5. ADDLIBLE AS24B
__ 6. Verify the correct version level of the course by running command VER.
You should see the following information: AS24 Edition 5, V6R1
__ 7. GO COURSE
__ 8. Select the option to set up the class.
__ 9. Note that there is an option on this menu to be run just prior to the problem
determination lab exercise. Use the Help key for that menu option to get detailed
instructions on preparation steps to be run by the instructor for Lab 12.
__ 10. The student profiles are named AS24xx, where xx is the team number.
The passwords will be the same for all students AS24PWD. Student passwords are
set to expired, so the students have to change their passwords after their initial sign
on.
__ 11. Profile AS2400 (password AS4INST) is reserved for the instructor. This profile has a
user classification of QSECOFR.
__ 12. Profile AS24GR is a group profile for the student profiles.
__ 13. Profile AS24ERIK and AS24MARIA are for use in the Problem Determination lab
exercise and are used by all student teams.
__ 14. Run the lab steps in Exercise Guide Appendix B to set up a WAS 6.1 Web server.
This server will be used as a class server. Use the number 99 as the team number.
This server will be used by the instructor during lecture; in case you want to demo
any of the materials being taught.
This server can also be used by the students when it is time to perform the lab
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perform the steps in Appendix B if they want to set up their own individual WAS 6.1
Web server; in which case, then xx will be the team number that has been assigned
to that student team.
Note: The appendix also includes instructions on how to cleanup this server off of
the system at the end of the class. Perform the clean up steps before running the
class cleanup program. Be aware that the cleanup program will not remove or delete
these Web related projects off of the system. For those students who may choose to
optionally run this lab, ask them to clean up their student created servers at the end
of the week. It will help with the class, plus teach them the steps required to perform
the function.
__ 15. Be prepared with the information called for in Appendix A so that you can provide
this to the students on the first day of class, before they perform Exercise 1.

Course Clean Up Procedure

__ 1. Clean up and delete all Web servers that have been created by either the instructor
or the students.
__ 2. On the System i, invoke the course setup menu, GO COURSE. Option 2 cleans up
the class.
__ 3. Verify that all profiles that are AS2* as well as AS24ERIK, AS24MARIA, and
AS24GR are deleted from the system.

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