Overview

The IST-S-STUDENTS server is a web and database hosting environment used by technology classes in the iSchool. If you're taking or teaching a web design, web programming, or database class such as: IST263, IST553, IST479, IST679, IST359, or IST659 then this server will probably suit your needs. All iSchool courses are eligible to use this service to supplement teaching or project work within their class.

**NEW FOR FALL 2016**

The IST-S-STUDENTS system is now configured to utilize the university's Microsoft Active Directory service. This means the user experience will be a bit different but overall we think it's for the best.

The "good":

• Student and instructor accounts are automatically generated based on course enrollment – instructors no longer need to manually create accounts
• Authentication now uses your NetID and password rather than a custom account
• Each student and instructor is now provisioned a web home directory on the G-drive – no more FTP

The (not so) "bad":

• Off-domain (personal computers or "unmanaged" staff/faculty computers) will require a little bit of finagling to connect SQL Management Studio to your databases, since you need to run the program with your SU domain account. However, this is fairly straightforward and is explained in a tutorial below.
• MySQL support has ended – for the past several semesters there has been little to no utilization of MySQL so we've decided to retire it

What Technologies Are Supported?

As of Fall 2016:

• Web Page Design (HTML / CSS / Javascript)
• Database design using Microsoft SQL Server 2014
• PHP 7.0 Scripting Language

If something's missing that you need... please ask via helpdesk ticket via https://my.ischool.syr.edu

What if my student is in another class also using this service?

No problem. Each iSchool student is provided with a database account for each IST course for which they are registered.

As the class instructor, do *I* get an account?

Yup. You get an account for each class section you setup. Your account works just like a student account EXCEPT in addition to your own FTP, SQL and MySQL databases, you also have FULL RIGHTS to access your student's spaces, too! Handy if you need to offer assistance or grade their work.

Do my TA's get an account?

You bet. Although since no administrative system contains information on your teaching assistant, we'll have to add them manually. Please submit a helpdesk ticket and we'll get right on it.

What what about student add/drops?

Once you create your IST-S-STUDENTS accounts, any students who add or drop your class will be added as well. It will take up to 24 HOURS for our scripts to process these changes, due to limitations with reading these changes from administrative systems. Please be patient!

Do you have tutorials explaining how to use the service?

Yes we do. Please check out the IST-S-STUDENTS tutorials section for details.

Can I access these services from off-campus?

Yes, but you'll need to use the SU remote access tool. http://its.syr.edu/security/remoteaccess/sura.cfm

Can you add feature XYZ?

Yes, but depending on the request it might not happen until subsequent semesters. It's important not to jeopardize the stability of the server for other classes.

Are there any tutorials?

Check out: