System OverviewSystem Overview

Chapter 1Chapter 1

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ObjectivesObjectives

Understand Overall Schematic Be aware of technical recommendations for

new system Learn how to Logon to system Learn how to Navigate in the system

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Architectural Overview for TRACArchitectural Overview for TRAC

LWA Primary Sites

Point to Point Network

TRAC System

DCEO Oracle Server

Windows Based

26 Oracle Servers

TRAC System

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Architectural Overview for IWDSArchitectural Overview for IWDS

Internet

IWDSApplication Server for the State

WebSphere JavaDB2 UDB OS/390Web-based

Illinois Workforce Development System

WindowsIE 5.1

Web Server

LWA Primary Sites

& Satellites

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Technical Specifications – Technical Specifications – Hardware RecommendationsHardware Recommendations

Pentium III/IV or compatible processor at 1Ghz or more 256 MB of memory (minimum), 512 MB recommended 30 GB or larger hard drive Video card & monitor capable of displaying 800x600 or

higher resolution Ethernet Card High Speed Internet connection for best response

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Technical Specifications – Technical Specifications – Operating SystemsOperating Systems

Windows XP Pro Windows 2000 SP3, Professional Edition Windows 2000 SP3 Windows NT4 Workstation, SP6a Windows NT4 Server SP6a Windows 98 SE Windows ME Mac OS 9 and 10.1.5 (Web browser support only)

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Technical Specifications – Technical Specifications – Web BrowsersWeb Browsers

IE 6.0 (Windows) IE 5.5 SP2 (Windows) Netscape 6.2.3 IE 5.0 on OS9 or OS X’s Classic Mode

(Macintosh)

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Technical Specifications – Technical Specifications – Additional SoftwareAdditional Software

Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or higher

Download it for free at this site: http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html

Phase 2 allows exporting reports to Adobe Acrobat or Excel 2000

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Pop-Up BlockersPop-Up Blockers

If using Pop-Up Blocking Software IWDS uses pop-ups within the system Set an exception to allow pop-ups from the IWDS

website

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Internet Explorer OptionsInternet Explorer Options

Click on to change settings

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Internet Explorer OptionsInternet Explorer Options

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Internet Explorer OptionsInternet Explorer Options

Uncheck Box

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Internet Explorer OptionsInternet Explorer Options

Uncheck Box

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Illinois Workforce Illinois Workforce Development SystemDevelopment System

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LogonLogon

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Change Displayed ToolbarsChange Displayed Toolbars

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Changed ToolbarsChanged Toolbars

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Staff LogonStaff Logon

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Change PasswordChange Password

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Staff Logon ResponseStaff Logon Response

Informational Message

Available Options

Welcome to IWDS

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Staff MenuStaff Menu

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SummarySummary

Recommended hardware and software configurations were discussed

The IWDS screen was setup for best viewing results

The logon process was reviewed Several IWDS screen components were

examined