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AWIPS Local Applications development Workshop
Course Number: M-20-01
Length: 3.5 days Class Schedule:
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Audience: Those needing the knowledge required to develop local applications on AWIPS.
NOTE: For the Feb. 2008 workshop it is suggested that the attendees be those with some
current AWIPS development experience or at least some programming experience, as new ADE
tools will be introduced.
Objectives: To provide developers the information and tools necessary to design,
build, and test local applications on AWIPS. Focus will be on AWIPS-specific data access,
programming tools (SQL, XML, JavaScript, Java) and related information to enable
development and porting of local applications to AWIPS.
- Define the AWIPS development environment and best practices
- Provide information and tools to enable a developer to write or port local applications
on AWIPS
- Provide hands-on experience in developing and implementing local applications in
Scripting and programming languages
Topics Include:
* AWIPS Applications Environment (tools, data, ...)
* PostGreSQL
* Object Oriented Programming
* Java
* JavaScript
* XML
Prerequisites:
1. Basic Unix Skills - Self learned, NWSTC/University/Private
vendor or LINUX Essentials (online)
2. AWIPS knowledge/familiarity at a user level
Also Recommended
* Some Programming Experience
Materials: All materials are provided.
(Note: some materials can be downloaded and previewed prior to
attending the class - Click here)
Course Manager - Dave rowell: 
AWIPS Operations Support (pictures)
Course Number: M-21-02
Length: 48 hours ( 6 working days ) - Click here for Class Schedule
Audience: AWIPS Focal Point, Science Operations Officer, Development and
Operations Hydrologist, and Information Technology Officer. National Centers
that do not have an AFP, SOO, DOH or ITO may send personnel that perform these
functions.
Objectives: This course is intended to provide a working knowledge of
AWIPS architecture, software and troubleshooting techniques in support
of the site System Administrator.
Topics include:
Roles & Responsibilities (1 hr)
Change Management (1 hr)
System Architecture Review (1 hr)
Networking Overview (3 hrs)
Xyplex Use (2.0 hrs)
Front-End Processing (2.0 hrs)
Ingest Programs & Data Flow (6.5 hrs)
SBN Retransmission (.5 hr)
Message Handling System (2.5 hrs)
Crons (1 hr)
Postgres D.B. Functions (5.5 hrs)
AWIPS Security Issues (2.0 hrs)
LDAD (2.0 hrs)
System Backup & Recovery (3.5 hrs)
MC Service Guard Overview (2.5 hrs)
System Boot Procedures (2.5 hrs)
Admin Tips and System Monitoring (3.0 hrs)
Localization and Customization (13 hrs)
Prerequisites:
REQUIRED * Completion of the NWSTC on-line course LINUX Essentials.
* Completion of the NWSTC on-line course Postgres Overview for ESAs, ITOs and AWIPS Focal Points.
* At least 6 months of Operational AWIPS support experience such
as software installation, script writing, development of local
applications, or troubleshooting D2D, data ingest, or networking
problems. Attendees should be familiar with basic AWIPS
functionality, such as D2D, procedures for installing software
and procedures for problem reporting.
Materials: All course materials are provided.
ACE Recommendation: This course has not been reviewed by ACE.
Course Manager - Randy Schupbach:
AWIPS Systems Manager (pictures)
Course Number: M-18-02
Length: 84 hours (12 working days) Class Schedule:
(click here)
Objectives: The AWIPS System Manager's course is intended to provide the
site ESA (or RFC equivalent), ITO and personnel responsible for performing system administration (National Center and Headquarter support personnel)
with a deeper understanding of AWIPS hardware,
communications, software componets and dataflow than what was gained in prior
AWIPS C.U.T. training. The emphasis will be on learning monitoring and problem-
solving techniques in order to ensure a secure and stable operating environment.
Many troubleshooting exercises will be included with the following topics:
* Roles & Responsibilities (1.5 hours)
* Change Management (2.0 hours)
* System Architecture Review (1.5 hours)
* Networking (4.0 hours)
* Xyplex (2.5 hours)
* Front-End Processing (2.5 hours)
* Ingest Programs & Data Flow (6.5 hours)
* SBN Retransmit (.5 hours)
* Message Handling System (3.0 hours)
* Localization Backup & Recovery (2.0 hours)
* Firewall (5.5 hours)
* Security (4.0 hours)
* System Backup & Recovery (4.0 hours)
* MC Service Guard & Linux Clusters (4.5 hours)
* Crons (2.5 hours)
* Postgres Database (7.0 hours)
* LDAD (6.5 hours)
* System Shutdown & Booting (5.0 hours)
* Administration Tips, System Checkup, Monitoring (4.0 hours)
* Troubleshooting (10.5 hours)
Note: There will also be time for roundtable discussion between students
to provide an opportunity to share useful AWIPS information derived at
the field sites.
Prerequisites: 1. DataComms: either - DataComms CBTs/WBTs (DC-BAS-1, DC-TRM-1, DC-TEL-1,
DC-PRO-1, DC-MOD-1, DC_CIR-1, DC-NTW-1, DC-ETN-2,
DC-TCP-2, DC-TIS-2, DC-FDI-2, DC-FRR-2)
or - Former NWSTC DataComms II course
or - Equiv. knowledge of LANs, dedicated and dial circuits
2. Any NWSTC UNIX/LINUX S.A. course
3. Completion of the NWSTC on-line course Postgres Overview for ESAs, ITOs, and AWIPS Focal Points.
4. At least 6 months of AWIPS ESA experience including software
/hardware installation, user administration, basic system
monitoring (appendix I of the System Managers Manual), and
troubleshooting and problem resolution of software/hardware
/networking problems in conjunction with NCF.
Materials: A copy of the AWIPS System Managers manual will be provided.
This manual will be referenced throughout the training course.
A student guide and all other materials will also be provided by NWSTC.
Course Manager - Randy Schupbach:
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