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Provide the IFPS Focal Point with the knowledge and skills needed to become
a site expert, system administrator, and trainer for the AWIPS IFPS application.
IFPS Builds are delivered with generic configurations that allow offices to begin using IFPS as soon as it is installed. Each new software build contains the capability for Forecast Offices to customize IFPS according to their unique office requirements. It is the responsibility of the IFPS Focal Point to configure, troubleshoot and maintain IFPS. In addition the IFPS Focal Point is responsible for training their staff on the IFPS components and new capabilities.
Configure IFPS according to your unique office requirements.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of the functionality of each existing and new IFPS component.
Diagnose problems with data ingest, component operation, product generation and the database.
Describe the data flow during ingest, product generation and between hardware devices.
Train the office staff on the operational use of IFPS.
Instructional Component 7.1: IFPS Focal Point Distance Learning Course (IFPS01).
This course is a distance learning version of the IFPS setup and configuration parts of the eight and a half day IFPS Focal Point residence course which was held at the NWS Training Center. This course focuses on providing the IFPS Focal Point with the knowledge and skills needed to become an IFPS site expert and system administrator. The emphasis is on the configuration, setup and troubleshooting of IFPS. Although the intended audience is primarily new IFPS Focal Points, people who would like to learn more about the configuration and setup of specific parts, are encouraged to enroll in that part of the course.
See this web page http://www.nwstc.noaa.gov/nwstrn/WEBtrainFinal/DLoutline.htm
Course content will include the following topics:
Instructional Component 7.1.1: Servers and Environmental Files.
Instructional Component 7.1.2: The Database.
Instructional Component 7.1.3: Component Configuration.
Instructional Component 7.1.4: Product Generation.
Instructional Component 7.1.5: Troubleshooting.
Instructional Component 7.2: IFPS Delta Training.
Teletraining sessions or web based distant learning may be required when a major upgrade is implemented which affects system functionality.
Instructional Component 7.2.1: Delta Training for New Builds (web-based).
Instructional Component 7.2.2: Teletraining.
Instructional Component 7.3: Documentation: IFPS User Guide.
The IFPS User
Guide provides detailed, documentation on the functionality, technical,
customization and troubleshooting capabilities of each IFPS component.
Instructional Component 7.4: Documentation: GFESuite Documentation.
GFESuite documentation
provides detailed, documentation on the configuration of GFE and the ifpServer.
In addition this document contains information about the GFE directory structure
and the configuration associated with new components such as ISC.
Instructional Component 7.5: Documentation: NWSTC IFPS Web Page.
Web-based training and reference material will be provided at the IFPS Focal Point Training.