WebAdvisor Implementation Version 3.x IIPS Summer Conference 2006 Presented by Marcus Howard NCCCS System Office Systems Admin Group

WebAdvisorWebAdvisorImplementationImplementation

Version 3.xVersion 3.x

IIPS Summer Conference 2006

Presented by Marcus Howard

NCCCS System Office Systems Admin Group

WebAdvisor 3.x Implementation WebAdvisor 3.x Implementation IIPS Summer Conference 2006 IIPS Summer Conference 2006

Implementation GoalImplementation Goal

• Install Web Server

• Create a WebAdvisor Build Environment

• Test Client Connectivity to Colleague


What is not covered ?What is not covered ?

• Modifying Web Presentation

• Application Setup

• SSL Security

• Detailed Campus Cruiser Implementation

WebAdvisor 3.x Implementation WebAdvisor 3.x Implementation IIPS Summer Conferen IIPS Summer Conference 2006ce 2006

Web Server OverviewWeb Server Overview

Sun Java Web Server 6.1 (System Office supported)Sun Java Web Server 6.1 (System Office supported)- formerly known as SunONE and iPlanet- formerly known as SunONE and iPlanet- easy installation- easy installation- browser-based administration- browser-based administration

- test installation does not require purchase- test installation does not require purchase

- production use requires purchase - production use requires purchase - perform (almost) default installation- perform (almost) default installation- add virtual servers- add virtual servers

WebAdvisor 3.x Implementation WebAdvisor 3.x Implementation IIPS Summer Conferen IIPS Summer Conference 2006ce 2006

WebAdvisor OverviewWebAdvisor Overview

WebAdvisor 3.02WebAdvisor 3.02

WebAdvisor Servlet dynamically serves HTMLWebAdvisor Servlet dynamically serves HTML

Most HTML source is in Colleague databaseMost HTML source is in Colleague database


Install Web ServerInstall Web Server

Install Hardware and Supported o/sInstall Hardware and Supported o/s

Install Web server applicationInstall Web server applicationConfigure Virtual ServersConfigure Virtual Servers

Deploy Web ApplicationDeploy Web Application

Test/troubleshoot InstallationTest/troubleshoot Installation


WebAdvisorWebAdvisorBuild EnvironmentBuild Environment

Determine Resources that Build/Modify Web Determine Resources that Build/Modify Web ApplicationApplication

Determine Best Location for WebAdvisor Files Determine Best Location for WebAdvisor Files (for resources to access)(for resources to access)

Create Windows Build Environment for Create Windows Build Environment for WebAdvisorWebAdvisor

Install WebAdvisor FilesInstall WebAdvisor Files Modify Configuration File for Local Site (web.xml)Modify Configuration File for Local Site (web.xml) Build WebAdvisor Deployment ArchiveBuild WebAdvisor Deployment Archive


Testing ConnectivityTesting Connectivity

Log filesLog files• dmi.logdmi.log• Server Access logServer Access log• Server Error logServer Error log

RedeploymentRedeployment


ResourcesResources

DocumentationDocumentation NCCCS Release DocumentsNCCCS Release Documents Datatel-published DocumentsDatatel-published Documents Datatel’s Answernet Troubleshooting Document #4481Datatel’s Answernet Troubleshooting Document #4481

NCCCS Website – Systems Sub-webNCCCS Website – Systems Sub-web http://www.nccommunitycolleges.edu/Systems/index.htmlhttp://www.nccommunitycolleges.edu/Systems/index.html

CIS Project – Systems NotesCIS Project – Systems Notes

CIS Help DeskCIS Help Desk Email: <CIS Help Email: <CIS Help [email protected]@nccommunitycolleges.edu

>> Telephone: 919-807-7148Telephone: 919-807-7148