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[[Category:Westminster]][[Image:westLab1.jpg|thumb|right|550 350 px |Westminster Computer Lab, Westminster United Church, Orangeville, ON, Canada ]]
= Purpose =
All Computer lab requests MUST be sent to the AVIT facilitator. The facilitator will then contact the lab administrators for follow-up or action. It is important to follow this method to prevent confusion, double-booking, and also provide a physical document trail to help in the church's information analysis.
'''Current AVIT Facilitator:''' <span style="color:blue;font-weight:bold">Earl WilliamsN/A</span><br />'''Current Lab Administrator:''' <span style="color:blue;font-weight:bold">Murray Saul (AVIT Volunteer)N/A</span><br />
'''Backup Lab Administrator(s):''' <span style="color:blue;font-weight:bold">N/A</span><br />
'''Computer Lab Volunteers:''' <span style="color:blue;font-weight:bold">N/A</span><br />
This section deals with the technical information of this computer lab both in terms of hardware, operating system, and applications.
'''Computer Lab Layout'''
[[Image:lab-layout.png|thumb|right|270px|Westminster Computer Lab layout. '''WS''' represents workstations, '''P/S''' represents Printer/Scanner, '''DD''' represents Data Display Unit (projector), '''Serv''' represents Server.]]
The Westminster Computer lab, is a "thin client" lab where disk-less workstations are connected to a main server.
Instead of the traditional thin client approach, this lab uses the "fat client" topology where although the computer accounts are contained and accessed by the server, applications are run in the internal memory (RAM) of the workstation computers.
The computer server and switch-boxes are located in the cupboard. The main server acts as a router that connects to the Internet, and also connects to a switch, which in turn, connects to all of the workstations.
Here is a list of the workstations that are connected to the lab server:
* '''Workstations 1 - 7''' (in the computer lab)
* '''Youth Room''' (installation date: TBA)Computer Lab Layout
In the room are other peripheral devices:
* '''Data Display Unit''' (projector). This is connected to the main server to allow teacher control of the classroom workstations and presentations
* '''Printer / Scanner'''. This combination unit is used to provide hardcopy printouts and scan documents and images.
* '''Connection to office photocopier''' for printing (Exists currently, long-term use uncertain)
'''Hardware'''
[[Image:disks.png|thumb|right|270px|Two hard disk drives: First disk is system, and Second disk is for backup purposes.]]::* '''General Information'''
::* '''Server:'''
:::* Amsdell Pentium IV (64-bit, 4 GB RAM, (2) 250 GB SATA Harddrives, (2) Ethernet Cards, Data display projector)
::* '''Workstation (thin clients):'''
:::* Amsdell Pentium IV (64-bit, 2 GB RAM, No Hard Drives , Ethernet Card, 17 inch flat-screen monitors)
:* [[Image:disks.png|thumb|right|270px|Two hard disk drives: First disk is system, and Second disk is for backup purposes.]]'''Layout of Hard Disks (Partitions)'''::*The computer lab's server contains two hard disks:<br /><br />:::* '''Disk 1:''' Contains the boot sector, Linux Kernel, applications and user accounts (The general mount-point is called "/" or "root"). This represents the main system.<br /><br />:::*'''Disk 2:''' Contains an area for backing up the main system. The mount-point is called /backup, and is mounted or "connected" to the main system for backup purposes.<br /><br />:* : '''Network Information:'''
::* Thin client configuration (LTSP - Linux Terminal Server Project). Server acts as router (NIC card eth0 connected to Internet. NIC card eth1 connected to switch). Switch, in turn, connects thin clients. Server and switch(es) are located in the cupboard (locked).
'''Software'''
:* : '''Linux OS Information:'''[[Image:westLab2.jpg|thumb|right|270 px|Typical Workstation login screen (Edubuntu) ]]
::* Edubuntu 10.10 64-bit (Educational version of Ubuntu). Kernal Version:
:* : '''HOWTOs:'''
::*Step-by-Step Guide to install system from scratch: [ [[Edubuntu DVD installation]] ]
::*Step-by_step Guide to install FAT CLIENT system after install [ [[Set up FatClient Configuration]] ]::*Step-by-Step Guide to install and setup Italc lab management tool: [ [[Using Italc Lab Management Tool]] ]
::*For more information on Lab Administration, see '''"Computer Lab Administration"''' section below.
:* : '''Accounts'''::* Current list of Computer Accounts: [ [[Westminster Computer Accounts]] ]:* : '''Applications'''::* Current list of Current Installed Applications: [ [[Westminster Computer Applications (installed)]] ]
Policies and procedures for the computer lab ensure the correct use and maintenance of the Westminster Computer Lab. The following policies and procedures are in accordance with AVIT and sanctioned by the church board.
* Where AVIT Layout (including Computer Lab "fits into" AVIT structure (Getting the big picture): [ [http://matrix.senecac.on.ca/~murray.saul/westminster/avit.png png] ]* Computer Lab Layout: [ [[Media:Lab-layout.png]] ]* Computer Lab Policies: [ [[Lab Policies]] ]* Computer Lab Posters Communications [ [[ Lab Communications]] ]* Acceptable Usage Policies [ [[Usage Policies]] ]
* Computer Lab User Manual for InstructorsEducators / Users: [ [[Computer Lab Manual - User]] ]* Reporting Computer Lab Problems (AVIT form): [ [[Media:lab_form.pdf]] ]
* Edubuntu webpage: [ [http://edubuntu.org/ http://edubuntu.org/] ]
* LTSP (Linux Terminal Server Project): [ [http://ltsp.org/ http://ltsp.org/] ]
'''Hardware Setup'''
* Server: [ [[Server Hardware Setup]] ]* Workstations (thin clients): [ [[Workstation Hardware Setup]] ]
'''Software Setup'''
* Edubuntu Operating System Install: [ [[Edubuntu DVD installation]] ]
* Italc lab management Tool: [ [[Using Italc Lab Management Tool]] ]
=== Ongoing Support ===
= Common Lab Troubleshooting Tips =
= Additional Resources =