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1. 30 Configuring SMART Sync Student 0 00 eee cece eeeeee 31 Running the SMART Sync Student Configuration Tool 22220 22 31 Automatically Configuring SMART Sync Student Installations 35 After installing SMART Sync you can set up SMART School files and configure SMART Sync Class List Server and Student as described in this chapter Setting Up SMART School Files SMART Sync Administrator Tool allows you to create and edit SMART School school files A SMART School file contains information about students teachers classes and computer labs in your school as well as rules that teachers can apply to block student To create a student teacher and class CSV file 14 CHAPTER 3 CONFIGURING SMART SYNC access to applications and websites If you specify the location of aSMART School file in SMART Sync Teacher teachers can use this information to connect to their students In most situations you only need to create one SMART School file per school so that all teachers and students in the school can connect to each other For security reasons when you create the file save it in a location accessible to teachers and network administrators but not to students After creating the file you can update it Using Information from Third Party Applications If you manage school information using a third party application you may be able to export the school infor
2. NOTE If the dialog box doesn t appear browse to and open CD Drive CDBrowser exe in Windows Explorer 2 Click Administrator Preparation and Tools and then click Install SMART Install Manager The SMART Install Manager installation wizard appears 3 Follow the on screen instructions to install SMART Install Manager To install the software from the website 54 APPENDIX B SMART INSTALL MANAGER 1 Goto www smarttech com downloads N Click the appropriate link under Admin tools w Follow the on screen instructions to download the Install Manager exe file 4 Double click the Install Manager exe file The SMART Install Manager installation wizard appears 5 Follow the on screen instructions to install SMART Install Manager Using SMART Install Manager After you install SMART Install Manager shortcuts to the software appear on the desktop and in the Start menu under All Programs gt SMART Technologies gt SMART Install Manager With SMART Install Manager you can do the following e Open an installation package e Save your changes to the installation package e Publish your changes to the installation packages as an MST file Opening an Installation Package To customize an installation package open its MSI file in SMART Install Manager by doing one of the following e Select File gt Open Click e Click and drag the MSI file into the SMART Install Manager window Alternativel
3. String Specify a teacher ID to which SMART Sync will connect automatically NOTES o Ifyouset SYNC_VISIBLE to 0 you must include this property SYNC_CONNECTIP or SYNC_NAMINGSERVERLOC o Ifyou include this property don t include SYNC_CONNECTIP and SYNC_NAMINGSERVERLOC 48 APPENDIX A WINDOWS INSTALLER PROPERTIES PARAMETERS AND EXAMPLES e SYNC_CONNECTIP Value Enter this value to String Specify a teacher host name or IP address to which SMART Sync will connect automatically NOTES o Ifyou set SYNC_VISIBLE to 0 you must include this property SYNC_CONTEACHID or SYNC_NAMINGSERVERLOC o Ifyou include this property don t include SYNC_CONTEACHID and SYNC_NAMINGSERVERLOC e SYNC_NAMINGSERVERLOC Value Enter this value to String Specify aSMART Sync Class List Server host name or IP address to which SMART Sync Student will connect automatically NOTES o Ifyou set SYNC_VISIBLE to 0 you must include this property SYNC_CONTEACHID or SYNC_CONNECTIP o Ifyou include this property don t include SYNC_CONTEACHID and SYNC_CONNECTIP e SYNC_AUTOSTART Value Enter this value to 1 Default Start SMART Sync when the student first logs on 0 Not start SMART Sync when the student first logs on NOTE This property is only applicable if you set SYNC_VISIBLE to 1 49 APPENDIX A WINDOWS INSTALLER PROPERTIES PARAMETERS AND EXAMPLES e SYNC_ENABLEQUESTIONS Value Enter this v
4. 1 Export computer lab information from the third party application to a CSV file NOTE See the third party application s Help for instructions on exporting information to CSV files 2 Open the CSV file using Excel or another application that can open CSV files 17 CHAPTER 3 CONFIGURING SMART SYNC 3 Ensure the CSV file contains the following columns Column Name Req d Type Description Hostname Yes String The computer s host name or IP address for example 127 0 0 1 NOTE If your network uses DHCP refer to the computer by host name rather than by IP address Workstation Name No String The computer s name Lab ID Yes String The unique ID of the computer s lab Lab Title Yes String The name of the computer s lab NOTES o The first row of the spreadsheet must contain the column names as listed in the previous table o The string columns can contain any character except commas The following is an example A B C 127 0 0 1 Main Lab WS1 127 0 0 2 Main Lab WS2 127 0 0 3 Main Lab WS3 127 0 0 4 Main Lab WS4 127 0 0 5 Main Lab WS5 DM on loo ho 4 Save the CSV file Main Main Main Main Main Hostname Workstation Name Lab ID Lab Title Main Lab Main Lab Main Lab Main Lab Main Lab To create a new SMART School file To open an existing SMART School file 18 CHAPTER 3 CONFIGURING SMART SYNC Creating or Opening a SMART School File The first step i
5. Select one of the following options and then click Next Option My Documents folder Click this option to Store files the teacher shares with the student in the My Documents folder Windows XP and Windows 7 or the Documents folder Windows Vista Custom folder Store files in another folder Type the path to the folder in the box below the option 35 11 12 13 14 CHAPTER 3 CONFIGURING SMART SYNC Select one of the following options and then click Next Option No security Select this option to Allow any teacher with SMART Sync Teacher to connect to the student Allow only teachers with this class password Allow only teachers who enter a specified password in SMART Sync Teacher to connect to the student Type the password in the two boxes to the right of the option Allow only Teachers who are part of the following group s Allow only teachers in certain groups to connect to the student Select the groups in the box below the option Click Finish The Restart Required to Apply Settings message appears Click OK Restart the computer Automatically Configuring SMART Sync Student Installations After you configure one SMART Sync Student installation copy its SyncClient ini file to a central location on your network The SyncClient ini file is located in PROGRAMFILES SMART Technologies SMART Sync Student You can then e Copy the file to other SMART Sy
6. Group Policy tab and then click Edit The Group Policy Object Editor dialog box appears 6 Browse to and open Computer Configuration Software Settings Software Installation 7 Right click the software you want to remove and then select All Tasks gt Remove 8 Select Immediately uninstall the software from users and computers and then click OK The next time each computer on the domain starts it automatically removes the software Appendix A Windows Installer Properties Parameters and Examples PRODCMICS E hre ere Ba es te oe eek We he TEETE NN ens ol 44 SMART Sync Teacher Installation Package 22 ccc ee eee eee cece eee eee 44 SMART Sync Student Installation Package 22 22 2222 46 Parameters s c o52i oss coe ea Doedeute i eaa a a a er oss boed 51 Examples E EE iiddewesteat cdenue 51 SMART Sync Teacher Installation Package 0 00 00 cece eee eee eee 51 SMART Sync Student Installation Package 00 0 cece cece e eee eee eee 52 Basic Installation with No Restart 0 220 202 0222 e cece cece eee eee 52 Customization Using a SyncClient ini File 0 0022 0000000020222 e eee 52 Customization Using Command Line Properties 22 00222222222000ee 52 The SMART Sync installation packages contain all of the information that Windows Installer requires to install or remove the SMART Sync components Run the MSI files from a command prompt to start Wind
7. Party Applications 22 2220eee2 eee 14 Creating or Opening a SMART School File 0 0 20 0 2 2 22 22 ee eee eee 18 Locating SMART Sync Class List Server 0 00000000 cece eee eee 19 Importing School Information 2 20000002 eee e eee eee ceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeees 19 Entering Student Teacher and Class Information 2 2 222 2222 20 Entering Student Information 2 000000 eee cece cece c cece e eee eeeeeeeees 20 Entering Teacher Information 00 202 cece cece cece eee cece e ee eeeeeees 21 Entering Class Information 0 0000 2 cece cece cece ceececeeeeceeeeeees 22 Entering Computer Lab Information 2 00 0 2 cece cece cece eceecceeeeeeeeees 23 Creating Administered Application Blocking Rules 2222 222200 24 Creating Administered Internet Blocking Rules 2 222 2220 22200 26 Reviewing the SMART School File 0 00000022 cece cece cece eee eee 27 Configuring SMART Sync Class List Server 20 0 0 200000 e cece cece e eee eeeeeeeee 28 Stopping and Restarting SMART Sync Class List Server 2222 28 Stopping SMART Sync Class List Server 2 ccc cce eee ence cece eens 29 Restarting SMART Sync Class List Server 0 00 00 0 cece eee eee eee 29 Changing the SMART Sync Class List Server Port Number
8. Teacher Class List Server and Administrator Tool 1 Open a Command Prompt window 2 Type the following command Where Path is the path to the SMART Sync Student 2010 msi file 3 Press ENTER Windows Installer installs SMART Sync Student Customizing Your Installations When installing the SMART Sync components using the command line interface you can customize your installations by specifying properties For example you can allow students to close SMART Sync Student by setting the SYNC_DISPLAYEXIT property to 1 By default students can t close SMART Sync Student See Windows Installer Properties Parameters and Examples on page 43 for a complete list of these properties as well as available parameters and example commands Using Third Party Imaging or Remote Management Software You can install SMART Sync on multiple computers using third party imaging or remote management software This option is best for large installations involving many computers BASIC INSTALLATION To deploy an installation package 11 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLING SMART SYNC Use MST files to customize installation packages You can create these files using SMART Install Manager see page 53 or third party software The following procedure shows how to deploy SMART Sync using Windows operating systems Group Policy based deployment software For information on deploying SMART Sync using your organization s third party imaging or re
9. The Confirm Deletion dialog box appears 5 Click Yes TIP Select the Don t warn me again this session check box to prevent the Confirm Deletion dialog box from reappearing for the remainder of the session Entering Class Information To add a class Create or open a SMART School file see Creating or Opening a SMART School File on page 18 2 Click Classes 3 Click Add A new row appears in the table 4 Type a name in the Class Name column for example 5th Grade Math If appropriate include the class s period to distinguish it from other classes 5 Select the name of a teacher or student you want to include in the class in the All Students and Teachers list and then click J to move it to the Class Members list NOTES o Inthe All Students and Teachers and Class Members lists teachers names appear in red text and students names appear in black text o To remove teachers or students from a class select their names in the Class Members list and then click to move them to the All Students and Teachers list 6 Repeat step 5 for each teacher or student that you want to add to the class To remove a class To add a computer lab 23 CHAPTER 3 CONFIGURING SMART SYNC 1 Open a SMART School file see Creating or Opening a SMART School File on page 18 2 Click Classes 3 Select the class s row in the table 4 Click Remove The Confirm Deletion dialog box appears 5 C
10. Using the Command Line Interface 0 0000 o ccc c cece eee ee cece 9 Installing the SMART Sync Components 20cceeecceeeeceeeeeeeeeeeees 9 Customizing Your Installations 0000000 0000 aaa aaa anaana anaana 10 Using Third Party Imaging or Remote Management Software 22222222222222 10 You can install SMART Sync using one of the following tools e Installation wizards e Command line interface e Third party imaging or remote management software This chapter describes these tools and shows you how to use them to complete a basic installation of SMART Sync Locating Installation Files If you re installing SMART Sync using the command line interface or third party imaging or remote management software first locate the installation packages and supporting files as documented in this section BASIC INSTALLATION 6 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLING SMART SYNC Locating Installation Packages There are two installation packages also known as MSI files for SMART Sync Installation File Name Components Package SMART Sync SMART Sync SMART Sync Teacher Class List Server Teacher 2010 msi and Administrator Tool SMART Sync SMART Sync SMART Sync Student Student Student 2010 msi Both installation packages are located on the SMART Sync CD The SMART Sync Teacher installation package is located in the TeacherSetup folder and the SMART Sync Student installation package is located in the Stu
11. files from the SMART website BASIC INSTALLATION 8 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLING SMART SYNC Installing SMART Sync Teacher Class List Server and Administrator Tool To install the software 1 Insert the SMART Sync CD in the computer from the CD The SMART Sync Classroom Management Software dialog box appears NOTE If the dialog box doesn t appear browse to and open CD Drive CDBrowser exe 2 Click Install Teacher Edition The SMART Sync Teacher installation wizard appears 3 Follow the on screen instructions to install SMART Sync Teacher Class List Server and Administrator Tool To install the software 1 Goto www smarttech com downloads from the website 2 Click Windows operating system under SMART Sync classroom management software 3 Follow the on screen instructions to download the SMART Sync Teacher installation wizard executable file 4 Double click the executable file 5 Follow the on screen instructions to install SMART Sync Teacher Class List Server and Administrator Tool Installing SMART Sync Student To install the software 1 Insert the SMART Sync CD in the computer from the CD The SMART Sync Classroom Management Software dialog box appears NOTE If the dialog box doesn t appear browse to and open CD Drive CDBrowser exe BASIC INSTALLATION To install the software from the website To install SMART Sync Teacher CHAPTER 2 INSTALLING SMART SYNC Click Ins
12. from SMART Product Update Null Not notify the user when updates are available from SMART Product Update NOTE This property is only applicable if you install SMART Product Update e SPU_TIME_FRAME Value Enter this value to Integer Specify the time in days between SMART Product Update checks NOTES o By default SMART Product Update checks for product updates every 30 days You can set it to check for product updates at intervals of one to 60 days o This property is only applicable if you install SMART Product Update e SCHOOLFILE Value Enter this value to String Specify the path to the SMART School file NOTE Before you can specify the path toa SMART School file you must install SMART Sync Administrator Tool and then use it to create the SMART School file 46 APPENDIX A WINDOWS INSTALLER PROPERTIES PARAMETERS AND EXAMPLES e TRANSFORMS Value Enter this value to String Specify a language MST file for the installation NOTES o See Locating Language Files on page 7 for a list of supported languages and their MST files o Ensure the specified MST file is in the same folder as the MSI file o Ifyou don t specify a language using TRANSFORMS SMART Sync uses the computer s system language if it is one of the languages supported by SMART Sync or English U S if otherwise SMART Sync Student Installation Package The following are properties for the SMART Sync Student installation packa
13. the minimum components required to get SMART Sync classroom management software up and running The pages of this guide applicable to a basic installation are marked with a green stripe in the top left comer e Acomplete installation includes all components Basic Installation Check Task Reference m Ensure your environment meets SMART Sync s minimum page 2 requirements O If you re installing SMART Sync using the command line page 5 interface or third party imaging or remote management software locate the installation packages and supporting files o Install SMART Sync Teacher on teachers computers page 7 OR page 9 OR page 10 O Install SMART Sync Student on students computers page 7 OR page 9 OR page 10 ii CHECK LISTS Complete Installation Check Task Reference o Ensure your environment meets SMART Sync s minimum page 2 requirements O If you re installing SMART Sync using the command line page 5 interface or third party imaging or remote management software locate the installation packages and supporting files O Install SMART Sync Teacher on teachers computers page 7 OR page 9 OR page 10 O Install SMART Sync Student on students computers page 7 OR page 9 OR page 10 m Install SMART Sync Class List Server and Administrator page 7 Tool OR page 9 OR page 10 Export information from third party applications to CSV files page 14 Set up a S
14. to use SMART Sync Teacher and Student However there are benefits to installing them Preparing Your Environment Before installing SMART Sync read this chapter to ensure your school s computers and network meet the software s minimum requirements Computer and Network Requirements Teachers and Administrators Computers e Pentium IlI 600 MHz processor e 256 MB of RAM e 100 MB of free hard disk space e Windows XP Windows Vista or Windows 7 operating system e 800 x 600 or higher resolution display with 16 bit color quality BASIC INSTALLATION 3 CHAPTER 1 GETTING STARTED e Internet Explorer Internet browser version 5 0 or later e DirectX technology version 7 0a or later Students Computers e Pentium III 500 MHz processor e 128MB of RAM e 55 MB of free hard disk space e Windows XP Windows Vista or Windows 7 operating system e 600 x 480 or higher resolution display with 16 bit color quality e Internet Explorer Internet browser version 5 0 or later e DirectX technology version 7 0a or later Network e 10 Mbps TCP IP network interface adapter Display Settings SMART Sync works best when the teachers and students computers are set to the same screen resolution and color depth However the software makes adjustments for different color settings and resolutions For example if a broadcasting computer either teacher or student runs at a higher resolution than a viewing computer scroll b
15. 000002 c cece ccc cece ee eee 37 Using Third Party Imaging or Remote Management Software 020022022 41 Windows Installer Properties Parameters and Examples 43 ad 4 yooo oaar aipa ia L rri iada aS abi 44 BEICUGCGEON 51 Examples cs 51 SMART Install Manager 00 00 eee cece ee eeeeeees 53 Installing SMART Install Manager 000000202 cece cece e cece cece eens 53 Using SMART Install Manager 000 0 e eee ee eee eee cece ee eeeeeeeeees 54 Customizing the SMART Sync Teacher Installation Package 222 56 Customizing the SMART Sync Student Installation Package 57 BASIC INSTALLATION Chapter 1 Getting Started About SMART Syn 2 222 222 eee Preparing Your Environment 0 0 0 2 2 e cece ee ceeeececceeeeeeees Computer and Network Requirements 000 eee eee cece cece eee ee Teachers and Administrators Computers 2222222 2222222eeee eee ee Students Computers 000000000 eee cece ee eeeeeeeeeees INGIWOD KK tots eke the ee a i tee Cute AIS Ue es ecu Display Settings 0 00220020 Network Size and Speed 0 occ cece cece e cece cece cece eceeceeccceeeeeeees Internet Connection Firewalls 222 2 0 222222 eee ccce cece cece cccceeeeeeees This guide explains how to install and configure SMART Sync classr
16. 10 msi INSTALLADMINTOOL _REINSTALLMODE voums REMOVE AdminTools qb Removing SMART Sync Teacher and Student Open a Command Prompt window 2 Type the following command Where Path is the path to the SMART Sync 2010 msi file 3 Press ENTER Windows Installer removes SMART Sync Teacher 1 Open a Command Prompt window 2 Type the following command Where Path is the path to the SMART Sync Student 2010 msi file 3 Press ENTER Windows Installer removes SMART Sync Student To remove a deployed installation package 41 CHAPTER 4 MODIFYING OR REMOVING SMART SYNC Using Third Party Imaging or Remote Management Software Using third party imaging or remote management software you can remove SMART Sync The following procedure shows how to remove SMART Sync using Windows operating systems Group Policy based deployment software For information on removing software using your organization s third party imaging or remote management software see the software documentation NOTE This procedure may vary depending on your version of Windows operating system and your system preferences 1 Open the Control Panel 2 Double click Administrative Tools 3 Double click Active Directory Users and Computers The Active Directory Users and Computers window appears 4 Right click your school s domain and then select Properties The Properties dialog box appears 5 Click the
17. List Server executable file 1 Open a Command Prompt window NOTE In most installations this folder is PROGRAMFILES SMART Technologies SMART Sync 2010 30 CHAPTER 3 CONFIGURING SMART SYNC 3 Type the following command SMARTSyncClassListServer exe start 4 Press ENTER SMART Sync Class List Server starts To restart Class List 1 Open the Control Panel Server from the Services 2 Switch to Classic view if necessary and then double click Administrative window Tools 3 Double click Services The Services window appears 4 Scroll to and select SMART Sync Class List Server 5 Click Start SMART Sync Class List Server starts Changing the SMART Sync Class List Server Port Number The default port number of SMART Sync Class List Server is 46200 You can change the port number if necessary To change the port 1 Stop SMART Sync Class List Server see Stopping SMART Sync Class List number Server on previous page 2 Open a Command Prompt window 3 Navigate to the folder containing the SMART Sync Class List Server executable file NOTE In most installations this folder is PROGRAMFILES SMART Technologies SMART Sync 2010 4 Type the following command 5 Press ENTER The SMART Sync Class List Server service uninstalls 31 CHAPTER 3 CONFIGURING SMART SYNC 6 Type the following command SMARTSyncClassListServer exe i Port number 7 Press ENTER The SMART Sync Class List S
18. MART School file page 18 0 0o oO Configure SMART Sync Class List Server if necessary page 28 0 Configure SMART Sync Student if necessary page 31 Contents Check Lists 2 200000 e cece eee eeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeees i Basic Installation 000 0000002 o cece cece ccc cc ccc cece ccc cee cece ee cece eeteeeeeeeeees i Complete Installation 00 0000 0 cocoon cece eee e eee e eee eeeeeeeeneees ii Getting Started 22 22 28 1 About SMART Syne 2 2 22 c cece ccc e cece cece cece ce aniran 2 Preparing Your Environment 0 eee cece cece cece ee eeeeeeeeeeees 2 Installing SMART Sync 0 0 000000 eee cece eee eeeeeeeeees 5 Locating Installation Files 000000 0 00 cece cece e cece eeeeeeeeee 5 Using the Installation Wizards 2 22 22 2 2222 eee eee eee e cece eeceeeeeees 7 Using the Command Line Interface 0 0 0 00020 c cece ee eee eee 9 Using Third Party Imaging or Remote Management Software 2 2 10 Configuring SMART Sync 0 e cece eeeees 13 Setting Up SMART School Files 20 000000020 ccc c eee eee eee eee 13 Configuring SMART Sync Class List Server cc cece cece cece eee eeeee 28 Configuring SMART Sync Student 20 e cece ee 31 Modifying or Removing SMART Sync 00 00000 0020 c eee eee eee 37 Using the Command Line Interface 0
19. MART Sync Class List Server and Administrator Tool on 38 CHAPTER 4 MODIFYING OR REMOVING SMART SYNC To add acompenent 1 Open a Command Prompt window 2 Type the following command o Path is the path to the SMART Sync 2010 msi file o Installation properties are the INSTALL properties of the components already installed TIP If SMART Sync Teacher is already installed you don t need to include the INSTALLTEACHER property as it s enabled by default o Add properties is the set of properties for the component you want to add Components Add Properties Teacher NSTALLTEACHER 1 REINSTALLMODE voums DDLOCAL Teacher Class List Server INSTALLCLASSLISTSERVER 1 DDLOCAL ClassListServer Administrator Tool NSTALLADMINTOOL 1 I A I REINSTALLMODE voums A I REINSTALLMODE voums ADDLOCAL AdminTool l See page 39 for examples 3 Press ENTER Windows Installer adds the component you specified 39 CHAPTER 4 MODIFYING OR REMOVING SMART SYNC Tosemove A componen 1 Open a Command Prompt window 2 Type the following command o Path is the path to the SMART Sync 2010 msi file o Remove properties is the set of properties for the component you want to remove Components Add Properties Teacher NSTALLTEACHER RE INSTALLMODE voums EMOVE Teacher Class List Server INSTALLCLASSLISTSE
20. PLEASE THINK BEFORE YOU PRINT Ss SMART Sync 2010 Beta System Administrator s Guide Windows Operating Systems Extraordinary made simple SMART Product Registration If you register your SMART product we ll notify you of new features and software upgrades Register online at www smarttech com registration Keep the following information available in case you need to contact SMART Technical Support Product Key Date of Purchase Trademark Notice SMART Sync smarttech and the SMART logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of SMART Technologies ULC in the U S and or other countries Microsoft Windows Windows Vista DirextX Internet Explorer and Excel are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries All other third party product and company names are mentioned for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners Copyright Notice 2008 2010 SMART Technologies ULC All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form by any means without the prior written consent of SMART Technologies ULC Information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of SMART Patents pending 02 2010 Check Lists NOTES e A basic installation includes
21. RVER I R I REINSTALLMODE voums R I EMOVE ClassListServer Administrator NSTALLADMINTOOL REINSTALLMODE voums Tool REMOVE AdminToo See page 40 for examples 3 Press ENTER Windows Installer removes the component you specified Component Addition Examples The following example installs SMART Sync Administrator Tool on a computer that already has SMART Sync Teacher but not SMART Sync Class List Server msiexec i D TeacherSetup SMART Sync 2010 msi INSTALLADMINTOOL 1 REINSTALLMODE voums ADDLOCAL AdminTools qb The following example installs SMART Sync Teacher on a computer that already has SMART Sync Administrator Tool but not SMART Sync Class List Server msiexec i D TeacherSetup SMART Sync 2010 msi INSTALLADMINTOOL 1 INSTALLTEACHER 1 REINSTALLMOD ADDLOCAL Teacher qb To remove SMART Sync Teacher To remove SMART Sync Student 40 CHAPTER 4 MODIFYING OR REMOVING SMART SYNC The following example installs SMART Sync Class List Server on a computer that already has SMART Sync Teacher and Administrator Tool msiexec i D TeacherSetup SMART Sync 2010 msi INSTALLADMINTOOL 1 INSTALLCLASSLISTSERVER 1 REINSTALLMODE voums ADDLOCAL ClassListServer qb Component Removal Examples The following example removes SMART Sync Administrator Tool msiexec i D TeacherSetup SMART Sync 20
22. ST file Do this by selecting File gt Publish and then using the dialog box to define a location for and create the MST file TIP Publish the MST file in the same network location as the MSI file To set installation options To configure SMART Product Update 56 APPENDIX B SMART INSTALL MANAGER Customizing the SMART Sync Teacher Installation Package To customize the SMART Sync Teacher installation package open the SMART Sync 2010 msi file in SMART Install Manager see Using SMART Install Manager on page 54 and then complete the following procedures 1 Click Installation Options The nstallation Options page appears 2 Inthe Installation directory box type the path to your preferred folder for SMART Sync NOTE If you don t include this property Windows Installer installs SMART Sync in C Program Files SMART Technologies SMART Sync 2010 3 Select the check boxes of the software components you want to install 4 Click Product Key The Product Key page appears 5 Inthe Product key box type your school s 22 character product key for SMART Sync 1 Click SMART Product Update SPU Options The SMART Product Update SPU Options page appears 2 Select the Install SMART Product Update check box to install SMART Product Update 3 Inthe Check for updates box type the number of days between SMART Product Update checks NOTE By default SMART Product Update checks for product updates every 30
23. alue to 1 Default Allow the student to ask questions through SMART Sync 0 Not allow the student to ask questions through SMART Sync NOTE This property is only applicable if you set SYNC_VISIBLE to 1 e SYNC_ENABLECHAT Value Enter this value to 1 Default Allow the student to chat with other students through SMART Sync 0 Not allow the student to chat with other students through SMART Sync NOTE This property is only applicable if you set SYNC_VISIBLE to 1 e SYNC_ENABLEFILETRANSFER Value Enter this value to 1 Default Allow the student to submit files through SMART Sync 0 Not allow the student to submit files through SMART Sync NOTE This property is only applicable if you set SYNC_VISIBLE to 1 e SYNC_DISPLAYEXIT Value Enter this value to 1 Allow the student to close SMART Sync 0 Default Not allow the student to close SMART Sync NOTE This property is only applicable if you set SYNC_VISIBLE to 1 50 APPENDIX A WINDOWS INSTALLER PROPERTIES PARAMETERS AND EXAMPLES e SYNC_STUDIDMODE Value Enter this value to 0 Use a student ID found in an Active Directory directory service field specified in SYNC_ACTDIRSTUDID 1 Use a student ID specified in SYNC_STUDENTID 2 Allow the student to enter an ID when SMART Sync Student starts 3 Allow the student to use SMART Sync Student without entering an ID NOTES o Ifyou set SYNC_VISIBLE to 1 this property s default value
24. ars appear on the viewing computer so you can view the entire higher resolution screen Similarly if a broadcasting computer has a higher color setting than a viewing computer the broadcasting computer s colors are reduced so the user can see it at the viewing computer For example if a student s computer has a higher color setting than the teacher s computer the teacher sees a Color Reduced message below the thumbnail When the teacher views alive full screen image the colors appear slightly degraded For information on how to change the display settings of your school s monitors see the instructions that came with the operating system SMART Sync works best when the screen resolution is 1024 x 768 Refer to the following table for the optimal screen resolution and color depth for your school s monitors Color Depth Screen Resolution High Color 16 bit True Color 32 bit 1024 x 768 or lower Optimal Optimal 1152 x 864 Acceptable Acceptable 1280 x 1024 Acceptable Acceptable 1600 x 1200 Acceptable Not recommended BASIC INSTALLATION 4 CHAPTER 1 GETTING STARTED Network Size and Speed The preferred TCP IP network configuration for SMART Sync is a switch ora switching hub that restricts network traffic to a particular segment of your local area network In this configuration other network traffic doesn t affect your system and SMART Sync doesn t slow down other segments of the network Network activity is
25. days You can set it to check for product updates at intervals of one to 60 days To specify a SMART School file To set installation options 57 APPENDIX B SMART INSTALL MANAGER 4 Select the Notify users about SMART product updates check box to notify the user when product updates are available 1 Click SMART School File The SMART School File page appears In the SMART School file box type the path to the SMART School file OR Click Browse and then use the resulting dialog box to browse to and select the SMART School file NOTE Before you can specify the path to a SMART School file you must install SMART Sync Administrator Tool and then use it to create the SMART School file Customizing the SMART Sync Student Installation Package To customize the SMART Sync Student installation package open the SMART Sync Student 2010 msi file in SMART Install Manager see Using SMART Install Manager on page 54 and then complete the following procedures When customizing the SMART Sync Student installation package you can configure the software by using either a SyncClient ini file or the controls in SMART Install Manager Click Installation Options The nstallation Options page appears In the nstallation directory box type the path to your preferred folder for SMART Sync NOTE If you don t include this property Windows Installer installs SMART Sync in C Program Files SMART Technologies SMART Sync St
26. dd Application The Select Application dialog box appears Navigate to and select the application s executable exe file TIP Most executable files are located in C Program Files Click Open The Select Application dialog box closes and a new row appears in the application table Type a name for the application in the Display Name column if you don t want to use the default name Repeat steps 6 to 9 or each application you want to add to the application blocking rule NOTE To remove an application from the application blocking rule select the application and then click Remove Application 1 Open a SMART School file see Creating or Opening a SMART School File on page 18 Click Application Blocking To create a rule 26 CHAPTER 3 CONFIGURING SMART SYNC Select the rule s row in the application blocking rule table Click Remove The Confirm Deletion dialog box appears Click Yes TIP Select the Don t warn me again this session check box to prevent the Confirm Deletion dialog box from reappearing for the remainder of the session Creating Administered Internet Blocking Rules An Internet blocking rule allows teachers either to allow specific websites and block all others or to block specific websites and allow all others For example a history teacher could block access to online encyclopedias and other history resources during the writing of a history paper Teachers can individual
27. dentSetup folder Alternatively you can download both packages from www smarttech com downloads click SMART Sync software Windows under Admin tools Save the packages in a location on your school s network that is accessible to all computers on which you plan to install SMART Sync BASIC INSTALLATION 7 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLING SMART SYNC Locating Language Files If you plan to install SMART Sync in a language other than English U S ensure the corresponding MST file for that language is in the same folder as the MSI file File Language 1033 mst English U S 2057 mst English UK 1025 mst Arabic 2052 mst Chinese Simplified 1029 mst Czech 1030 mst Danish 1043 mst Dutch 1035 mst Finnish 1036 mst French 1031 mst German 1032 mst Greek 1038 mst Hungarian 1040 mst Italian 1044 mst Norwegian 2070 mst Portuguese Portugal 1046 mst Portuguese Brazil 1049 mst Russian 1034 mst Spanish Spain 2058 mst Spanish Mexico 1053 mst Swedish 1055 mst Turkish The MST files are available from the same locations as the MSI files Using the Installation Wizards Use the installation wizards if you re installing SMART Sync on a small number of computers or if teachers and students are responsible for installing software on their own computers You can start the installation wizards by inserting the SMART Sync CD into the computer or downloading executable exe
28. eachers 4 Select one of the following options Select this option to Allow the student to select a teacher from a list NOTE This option is disabled if you clicked Hidden from student in step 2 Automatically connects with this Teacher ID Connect SMART Sync to a specific teacher through the teacher s ID Type the ID in the box to the right of the option Automatically connects with this hostname or IP address Connect SMART Sync to a specific teacher through the host name or IP address Type the host name or IP address in the box below the option NOTE If your network uses DHCP refer to the computer by host name rather than by IP address Uses this Class List Server hostname or IP address Connect SMART Sync to a specific teacher using SMART Sync Class List Server Type the host name or IP address of the SMART Sync Class List Server computer in the box below the option NOTE If your network uses DHCP refer to the SMART Sync Class List Server computer by host name rather than by IP address IMPORTANT If you clicked Hidden from student in step 2 but do not provide a teacher ID host name or IP address in this step the student will not be able to connect to a teacher Click Options The Options page appears Clear the Start SMART Sync automatically check box if you do not want SMART Sync Student to start when the student first logs on NOTE This check box is disabled if yo
29. er Select this option to Store files the teacher shares with the student in the My Documents folder Windows XP or Windows 7 or Documents folder Windows Vista Custom folder Store files in another folder Type the path to the folder in the box below the option Toll Free 1 866 518 6791 U S Canada T or 1 403 228 5940 www smarttech com
30. erver service reinstalls with the new port number 8 Restart SMART Sync Class List Server see Restarting SMART Sync Class List Server on page 29 Configuring SMART Sync Student Use SMART Sync Student Configuration Tool to configure SMART Sync Student after installation The tool creates a new file SyncClient ini which you can then use to configure other SMART Sync Student installations without running the SMART Sync Student Configuration Tool each time Running the SMART Sync Student Configuration Tool If you want to configure a SMART Sync Student installation you can manually run the SMART Sync Student Configuration Tool To run the SMART Sync 1 Select Start gt All Programs gt SMART Technologies gt SMART Sync gt Student Configuration SMART Sync Student Configuration Tool 2010 Tool OR Navigate to and open PROGRAMFILES SMART Technologies SMART Sync Student StudentC onfig exe The SMART Sync Student Configuration Tool dialog box appears 2 Click Next 32 CHAPTER 3 CONFIGURING SMART SYNC 3 Select one of the following options Option Select this option to Visible to students Show the SMART Sync user interface to the student Hidden from students Hide the SMART Sync user interface from the student NOTE If you click Hidden from students the student won t be able to do the following o Connect to a teacher by selecting the teacher s name from alist o Manually start SMART Sync Student o Man
31. ext Clear the Start SMART Sync Student automatically check box if you don t want SMART Sync Student to start when the student first logs on NOTE This check box is disabled if you selected Hidden from student in step 3 34 CHAPTER 3 CONFIGURING SMART SYNC 8 Select the following check box and then click Next 9 10 Check Box Select this check box to Ask questions Allow the student to ask questions through SMART Sync Chat Allow the student to chat with other students through SMART Sync Submit files Allow the student to submit files through SMART Sync Exit the Student program Allow the student to close SMART Sync Student NOTE These check boxes aren t visible if you clicked Hidden from student in step 3 Select one of the following options and then click Next Option Student Controlled Select this option to Allow the student to enter an ID when SMART Sync Student starts NOTE This option is disabled if you selected Hidden from student in step 3 The following Enter a specific student ID Type the ID in the box to the right of the option Found in this Active Directory field Find the student ID in an Active Directory directory service field of the student s login account Type the Active Directory directory service field name in the box to the right of the option Anonymous Allow the student to use SMART Sync Student without entering an ID
32. faster when the number of connected students is smaller Network Type Maximum Number of Students 10 Mbps 40 100 Mbps 80 Wireless single 802 11 a g access point 30 TIP Graphics rich backgrounds on your students screens may slow SMART Sync s performance Performance is best if your students screens have simple single color backgrounds Internet Connection Firewalls If you install SMART Sync on a computer that has an active Internet connection firewall the firewall can cause network problems If possible set the firewall to allow network traffic from SMART Sync If this doesn t resolve the problem ensure the following network communication ports are open Port Type Purpose 5463 TCP Main teacher to student communications port 5485 TCP Main teacher to teacher communications port 5496 UDP Teacher discovery port 5491 UDP Broadcast port 5493 UDP Broadcast recovery port 46200 TCP Class List Server BASIC INSTALLATION Chapter 2 Installing SMART Sync Locating Installation Files 2 2 000000 c cece ec ecceeceeeeeeees 5 Locating Installation Packages 0 0 cece cece c cece eee eeeeeeee 6 Locating Language Files 2 2 2 2 ooo eee 7 Using the Installation Wizards 2 2 2 2 2 22 eee ee eee cece ceeeeeeeeeees 7 Installing SMART Sync Teacher Class List Server and Administrator Tool 8 Installing SMART Sync Student 0 00 000 000000 e ee eeeeee 8
33. ge e INSTALLDIR Value Enter this value to String Specify the path to your preferred folder for SMART Sync NOTE If you don t include this property Windows Installer installs SMART Sync in C Program Files SMART Technologies SMART Sync Student e CREATE_SHORTCUTS Value Enter this value to 1 Default Include shortcuts to SMART Sync in the Start menu and on the desktop Null Not include shortcuts to SMART Sync in the Start menu and on the desktop 47 APPENDIX A WINDOWS INSTALLER PROPERTIES PARAMETERS AND EXAMPLES e PATHTOINI Value Enter this value to String Specify the full path and file name for the SyncClient ini file NOTES o If you ve previously installed SMART Sync you can run the SMART Sync Student Configuration Tool to create a SyncClient ini file which you can then refer to in this property o Ifyou don t include this property you can configure SMART Sync using the SYNC_ properties described below o Ifyou don t include this property or the SYNC_ properties Windows Installer refers to the SyncClient ini file in the same folder as the MSI file If Windows Installer can t find a SyncClient ini file in this folder it uses a default SyncClient ini file e SYNC_VISIBLE Value Enter this value to 1 Default Show the SMART Sync Student user interface to the user 0 Hide the SMART Sync Student user interface from the user e SYNC_CONTEACHID Value Enter this value to
34. is 2 o Ifyou set SYNC_VISIBLE to 0 this property s default value is 1 In this situation you must include STUDENT_ID e SYNC_STUDENTID Value Enter this value to String Specify a student ID NOTES If you include this property SYNC_STUDIDMODE is set to 1 automatically e SYNC_ACTDIRSTUDID Value Enter this value to String Specify the name or ID of an Activity Directory directory service field that contains the student s ID NOTES If you include this property SYNC_STUDIDMODE is set to 0 automatically e SYNC_CUSTSHRDFOLDER Value Enter this value to Null Default Store files the teacher shares with the student in the My Documents folder Windows XP and Windows 7 or Documents folder Windows Vista String Store files the teacher shares with the student in another folder specified in this property 51 APPENDIX A WINDOWS INSTALLER PROPERTIES PARAMETERS AND EXAMPLES Parameters The following are the parameters for SMART Sync NOTE These are standard Windows Installer parameters Parameter Use this parameter to Iq Hide the installation wizard NOTE This is Silent mode Iqb Show a basic installation wizard Iqb Show a basic installation wizard without a Cancel button Iqb Show a basic installation wizard with a dialog box signaling the end of the installation Iqbt Show a basic installation wizard without a Cancel button but with a dialog box signa
35. lick Yes TIP Select the Don t warn me again this session check box to prevent the Confirm Deletion dialog box from reappearing for the remainder of the session Entering Computer Lab Information You can import computer lab information from a CSV file see Importing School Information on page 19 Alternatively you can manually enter computer lab information ina SMART School file using the Computer Labs section of SMART Sync Administrator Tool 1 Create or open a SMART School file see Creating or Opening a SMART School File on page 18 2 Click Computer Labs 3 Click Add A new row appears in the computer lab table 4 Type a name in the Lab Name column for example Main Lab 5 Click Add Computer A new row appears in the computer table To remove a computer lab 24 CHAPTER 3 CONFIGURING SMART SYNC 6 Type the host name or IP address of the computer in the Hostname column for example 127 0 0 1 NOTE If your network uses DHCP refer to the computer by host name rather than by IP address 7 Type the name of the computer in the Workstation Name column for example Main Lab WS1 8 Repeat steps 5 to 7 for each computer you want to add to the computer lab NOTE To remove a computer from the computer lab select the computer and then click Remove Computer 1 Open a SMART School file see Creating or Opening a SMART School File on page 18 2 Click Computer Labs 3 Select the compute
36. ling the end of the installation qr Show a reduced installation wizard laf Show the full installation wizard including a dialog box signaling the end of the installation or the Fatal Error User Exit or Exit dialog box Iqn Hide the installation wizard and the dialog box signaling the end of the installation Iqn Hide the installation wizard but show the dialog box signaling the end of the installation Examples SMART Sync Teacher Installation Package The following example installs SMART Sync Teacher but not SMART Sync Class List Server or Administrator Tool 52 APPENDIX A WINDOWS INSTALLER PROPERTIES PARAMETERS AND EXAMPLES The following example installs SMART Sync Class List Server and Administrator Tool but not SMART Sync Teacher msiexec i D TeacherSetup SMART Sync 2010 msi INSTALLCLASSLISTSERVER 1 INSTALLADMINTOOL 1 qb SMART Sync Student Installation Package Basic Installation with No Restart The following example installs SMART Sync Student but prevents the computer from restarting automatically after the installation is complete msiexec i D StudentSetup SMART Sync Student 2010 msi qb norestart Customization Using a SyncClient ini File The following example customizes SMART Sync Student using a SyncClient ini file msiexec i D StudentSetup SMART Sync Student 2010 msi PATHTOINI C Syne StudentConfig SyncClient ini qb Customization Using Command Line Properties The fo
37. llowing example customizes SMART Sync Student using command line properties msiexec i D StudentSetup SMART Sync Student 2010 msi SYNC_VISIBLE 1 SYNC _CONTEACHID jsmith SYNC_ENABLECHAT 0 SYNCSTUDIDMODE 2 SYNC_CUSTSHRDFOLDER C SyncShare qb To install the software from the CD Appendix B SMART Install Manager Installing SMART Install Manager 00 000002 c cece cece ccc cece cece cece eeeee 53 Using SMART Install Manager 00000 c cece cece cece ee cece ee eeeeeeeeees 54 Opening an Installation Package 0 020 022 c cece cece cece cece cece ee eeees 54 Saving Your Changes 2 2 2 2 eee 55 Publishing Your Changes as an MST File 0 0 00000 000 c cece eee ee eee 55 Customizing the SMART Sync Teacher Installation Package 222222222222 56 Customizing the SMART Sync Student Installation Package 57 SMART Install Manager allows you to customize SMART software installation packages also known as MSI files by publishing MST files You can then install the MSI and MST files on computers using third party imaging or remote management software Installing SMART Install Manager You can install SMART Install Manager from the included CD OR You can download and install SMART Install Manager from the SMART Support website 1 Insert the CD in your computer s CD drive A dialog box appears
38. log box from reappearing for the remainder of the session Reviewing the SMART School File After setting up a SMART School file you can review it in the Summary section and then close SMART Sync Administrator Tool to save the file You should complete the following tasks before reviewing and saving the file e Locate SMART Sync Class List Server see Locating SMART Sync Class List Server on page 19 e Import school information see Importing School Information on page 19 OR Enter student class and teacher information see Entering Student Teacher and Class Information on page 20 and computer lab information see Entering Computer Lab Information on page 23 e Create administered application blocking rules see Creating Administered Application Blocking Rules on page 24 To review the SMART School file 28 CHAPTER 3 CONFIGURING SMART SYNC e Create administered Internet blocking rules see Creating Administered Internet Blocking Rules on page 26 1 Open a SMART School file see Creating or Opening a SMART School File on page 18 2 Click Summary If any warnings appear read them and take the appropriate actions 3 Click Exit Configuring SMART Sync Class List Server SMART Sync Class List Server is a Windows service that connects SMART Sync Teacher and SMART Sync Student installations in your school In most situations you don t need to make any changes to SMART Sync Class List Server after i
39. ly create and share Internet blocking rules in SMART Sync Teacher Alternatively you can create centrally administered Internet blocking rules and include them ina SMART School file 1 Create or open a SMART School file see Creating or Opening a SMART School File on page 18 Click Internet Blocking Click Add A new row appears in the Internet blocking rule table Type a name in the Rule Name column for example History Paper Select Block all websites except those listed below to block all websites except those you include in the rule OR Select Allow all websites except those listed below to allow all websites except those you include in the rule Click Add Website A new row appears in the website table To delete a rule 27 CHAPTER 3 CONFIGURING SMART SYNC 7 Type the address of the website in the Website Address column for example www example com 8 Repeat steps 6 to 7 for each website you want to add to the Internet blocking rule NOTE To remove a website from the Internet blocking rule select the website and then click Remove Website 1 Open a SMART School file see Creating or Opening a SMART School File on page 18 2 Click Internet Blocking 3 Select the rule s row in the Internet blocking rule table 4 Click Remove The Confirm Deletion dialog box appears 5 Click Yes TIP Select the Don t warn me again this session check box to prevent the Confirm Deletion dia
40. mation to two CSV files one for students teachers and classes and the other for computer labs to use it in your SMART School file see mporting School Information on page 19 The following is an example student teacher and class CSV file ID Last Name First Name Title Class ID Class Title Type S001 Adams John Eng English 0 S002 Brook Sally Eng English 0 S003 Williams Ronald Eng English 0 T001 Johnson Adam Mr Eng English 1 The following is aan example computer lab file Hostname Workstation Name Lab ID Lab Title 127 0 0 1 Main Lab WS1 Main Main Lab 127 2 Main Lab WS2 Main Main Lab 127 3 Main Lab WS3 Main Main Lab 127 4 Main Lab WS4 Main Main Lab 5 Main Lab WS5 Main Main Lab 1 Export student teacher and class information from the third party application to a CSV file NOTE See the third party application s Help for instructions on exporting information to CSV files 2 Open the CSV file using Excel or another application that can open CSV files 15 CHAPTER 3 CONFIGURING SMART SYNC 3 Ensure the CSV file contains the following columns Column Name Person ID Req d Yes Type String Description The student s or the teacher s unique ID NOTE The ID must be unique to the student or teacher For example a student and a teacher can t both have the ID 123456 Last Name Yes String The student s
41. mote management software see the software s documentation NOTE This procedure may vary depending on your version of Windows operating system and your system preferences 10 11 12 13 14 Copy the MSI file and the MST file to f Domain Controller NETLOGON where Domain Controller is your school s domain controller Open the Control Panel Double click Administrative Tools Double click Active Directory Users and Computers The Active Directory Users and Computers window appears Right click your school s domain and then select Properties The Properties dialog box appears Click the Group Policy tab and then click Edit The Group Policy Object Editor dialog box appears Browse to and open Computer Configuration Software Settings Right click Software Installation and then select New gt Package Browse to and select the MSI file from step 1 Inthe Deploy Software section click Advanced and then click OK Click the Modifications tab and then click Add Browse to and select the MST file from step 1 Click OK to apply the MST file to the MSI file Close all open windows and dialog boxes The next time each computer on the domain starts it automatically installs the software in Silent mode with the customizations defined in the MST file Chapter 3 Configuring SMART Sync Setting Up SMART School Files 0 000000222 e cece cece cece ccc cece cece cece ees 13 Using Information from Third
42. n setting up a SMART School file is to start SMART Sync Administrator Tool and then create or open the file 1 Double click the SMART Sync Administrator Tool 2010 icon on your desktop OR Select Start gt All Programs gt SMART Technologies gt SMART Sync gt SMART Sync Administrator Tool 2010 The SMART Sync Administrator Too window appears Click School File Click Create anew SMART School file and save it as Click Browse The Select School File Location dialog box appears Browse to the folder where you want to create the SMART School file IMPORTANT For security reasons create the SMART School file in a folder accessible to teachers and network administrators but not to students Type a name in the File name box Click Save The Select School File Location dialog box closes and the path to the SMART School file appears in the box below the Create anew SMART School file and save it as option Double click the SMART Sync Administrator Tool 2010 icon on your desktop OR Select Start gt All Programs gt SMART Technologies gt SMART Sync gt SMART Sync Administrator Tool 2010 The SMART Sync Administrator Too window appears Click School File Click Edit the existing SMART School file in this location 19 CHAPTER 3 CONFIGURING SMART SYNC 4 Click Browse The Open School File dialog box appears 5 Browse to and select the SMART School file 6 Click Open The Open School File dialog bo
43. nc Student installations to configure them automatically without running the configuration tool interface e Refer to the file when installing SMART Sync Student using the command line Chapter 4 Modifying or Removing SMART Sync Using the Command Line Interface 0 0 000222 c cece cece cece cece eee e eee eeee 37 Adding or Removing SMART Sync Teacher Components 222 37 Component Addition Examples 2222222 2 22c00ee cece eee cceeeeeeee 39 Component Removal Examples 22222222 20022e cece ee ccceeeeeeee 40 Removing SMART Sync Teacher and Student 0 ceeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 40 Using Third Party Imaging or Remote Management Software 2 222 41 After installing SMART Sync you may need to modify it or remove it You can use the same tools you used to install SMART Sync to modify or remove it Using the Command Line Interface Using the SMART Sync Teacher and SMART Sync Student installation packages see page 6 you can complete the following tasks from a command line interface e Adding or removing SMART Sync Teacher components e Removing SMART Sync Teacher e Removing SMART Sync Student Adding or Removing SMART Sync Teacher Components After installing the SMART Sync Teacher on a computer you may decide to add or remove components For example you may have installed SMART Sync Teacher on the same computer you now want to install S
44. nstallation However in some situations you may need to do the following e Stop and restart SMART Sync Class List Server e Change the SMART Sync Class List Server port number NOTE These procedures may vary depending on your version of Windows operating system and your system preferences Stopping and Restarting SMART Sync Class List Server SMART Sync Class List Server starts automatically after you install it and each time you turn on the computer You can manually stop and then restart SMART Sync Class List Server if necessary 29 CHAPTER 3 CONFIGURING SMART SYNC Stopping SMART Sync Class List Server To stop Class List Server 1 Open a Command Prompt window from a command prompt 2 Navigate to the folder containing the SMART Sync Class List Server executable file NOTE In most installations this folder is PROGRAMFILES SMART Technologies SMART Sync 2010 3 Type the following command SMARTSyncClassListServer exe stop 4 Press ENTER SMART Sync Class List Server stops To stop Class List Server 1 Open the Control Panel HOON ESAV CEE window 2 Double click Administrative Tools 3 Double click Services The Services window appears 4 Scroll to and select SMART Sync Class List Server 5 Click Stop SMART Sync Class List Server stops Restarting SMART Sync Class List Server To restart Class List Server from a command prompt 2 Navigate to the folder containing the SMART Sync Class
45. oom management software This guide is intended for IT administrators and others experienced with installing configuring and administering Windows software in a networked environment To use this guide you must e Know IT terminology such as registry and domain controller e Know how to complete basic administrative tasks in Windows operating systems such as opening the Control Panel or modifying the registry e Have administrative privileges and access to your school s servers e Have the SMART Sync CD or access to the SMART Support website BASIC INSTALLATION 2 CHAPTER 1 GETTING STARTED About SMART Sync SMART Sync consists of four components Component Teacher Purpose Allows teacher to connect with students and other teachers as teacher aides Typical Location Teachers computers Student Allows students to connect with teachers Students computers Class List Server Connects teachers and students computers Server accessible to all teachers and students computers Administrator Tool Allows teachers and administrators to create and edit SMART School files which are central repositories of student teacher class computer lab and computer information and application and Internet blocking rules Teachers or administrators computers NOTE SMART Sync Class List Server and Administrator Tool are optional You don t need to install them
46. or the teacher s last name First Name Yes String The student s or the teacher s first name Title No String The student s or the teacher s title for example Mr Ms or Dr NOTE SMART Sync Administrator Tool only stores this information for teachers Class ID No String The unique ID of the student s or the teacher s class Class Title No String The name of the student s or the teacher s class If appropriate include the class s period to distinguish it from other classes Type Yes Integer 0or1 0 for a student OR 1 for a teacher NOTES o The first row of the spreadsheet must contain the column names as listed in the previous table o The string columns can contain any character except commas To create a computer lab CSV file 16 CHAPTER 3 CONFIGURING SMART SYNC The following is an example 1 Person ID Last Name First Name Title Class ID Class Title Type 2 S001 Adams John Eng English 0 3 5002 Brook Sally Eng English 0 4 5003 Willams Ronald Eng English 0 5 5004 Anderson William Mth Math 0 6 5005 Schatz Roberta Mth Math 0 7 S006 White Ann Mth Math 0 8 S007 Fitz Joseph Sci Science 0 9 S008 Harper Jane Sci Science 0 10 S009 Wong Jane Sci Science 0 11 T001 Johnson Adam Mr Eng English 1 12 T002 Brodiski May Ms Mth Math 1 13 T003 Anders Jonathon Dr Sci Science 1 4 Save the CSV file
47. ows Installer and install or modify the software using available properties and parameters 44 APPENDIX A WINDOWS INSTALLER PROPERTIES PARAMETERS AND EXAMPLES Properties SMART Sync Teacher Installation Package The following are properties for the SMART Sync Teacher installation package e INSTALLDIR Value Enter this value to String Specify the path to your preferred folder for SMART Sync NOTE If you don t include this property Windows Installer installs SMART Sync in C Program Files SMART Technologies SMART Sync 2010 e INSTALLTEACHER Value Enter this value to 1 Default Install SMART Sync Teacher Null Not install SMART Sync Teacher e INSTALLCLASSLISTSERVER Value Enter this value to 1 Install SMART Sync Class List Server Nuli Default Not install SMART Sync Class List Server e INSTALLADMINTOOL Value Enter this value to 1 Install SMART Sync Administrator Tool Null Default Not install SMART Sync Administrator Tool e ISX_SERIALNUM Value Enter this value to String Specify the 22 character product key you received from SMART Technologies 45 APPENDIX A WINDOWS INSTALLER PROPERTIES PARAMETERS AND EXAMPLES e INSTALL_SPU Value Enter this value to 1 Default Install SMART Product Update Null Not install SMART SMART Product Update e PRODUCT_NOTIFICATION Value Enter this value to 1 Default Notify the user when updates are available
48. r lab s row in the computer lab table 4 Click Remove The Confirm Deletion dialog box appears 5 Click Yes TIP Select the Don t warn me again this session check box to prevent the Confirm Deletion dialog box from reappearing for the remainder of the session Creating Administered Application Blocking Rules An application blocking rule allows teachers either to allow specific applications and block all others or to block specific applications and allow all others For example an English teacher could allow access to Microsoft Word but block access to all other applications during the writing of an English paper Teachers can individually create and share application blocking rules in SMART Sync Teacher Alternatively you can create centrally administered application blocking rules and include them in a SMART School file To create a rule To delete a rule 25 CHAPTER 3 CONFIGURING SMART SYNC 10 Create or open a SMART School file see Creating or Opening a SMART School File on page 18 Click Application Blocking Click Add A new row appears in the application blocking rule table Type aname in the Rule Name column for example English Paper Select Block all applications except those listed below to block all applications except those you include in the rule OR Select Allow all applications except those listed below to allow all applications except those you include in the rule Click A
49. t this To import school information To add a student 20 CHAPTER 3 CONFIGURING SMART SYNC information from CSV files generated from third party applications see Using Information from Third Party Applications on page 14 1 Create or open a SMART School file see Creating or Opening a SMART School File on page 18 Click Import Information Click Browse to the right of the Student Teacher Class CSV file Location box The Open Classes CSV File dialog box appears Navigate to and select a student teacher and class CSV file Click Open The Open Classes CSV File dialog box closes and the path to the CSV file appears in the Student Teacher Class CSV file Location box Click Browse to the right of the Computer Lab CSV File Location box The Open Labs CSV File dialog box appears Navigate to and select a computer lab CSV file Click Open The Open Labs CSV File dialog box closes and the path to the CSV file appears in the Computer Lab CSV File Location box Entering Student Teacher and Class Information You can import student teacher and class information from a CSV file see Importing School Information on previous page Alternatively you can manually enter student teacher and class information in a SMART School file using SMART Sync Administrator Tool Entering Student Information 1 Create or open a SMART School file see Creating or Opening a SMART School File on page 18 Click St
50. tall Student Edition The SMART Sync Student installation wizard appears Follow the on screen instructions to install SMART Sync Student Goto www smarttech com downloads Click Windows operating system under SMART Sync classroom management software Follow the on screen instructions to download the SMART Sync Student installation wizard executable file Double click the executable file Follow the on screen instructions to install SMART Sync Student Using the Command Line Interface Use the command line interface if you prefer to install SMART Sync using a command line interface rather than a GUI installation wizard Installing the SMART Sync Components For basic installations install SMART Sync Teacher and Student For complete installations install all components Opena Command Prompt window Type the following command Where Path is the path to the SMART Sync 2010 msi file Press ENTER Windows Installer installs SMART Sync Teacher BASIC INSTALLATION To install SMART Sync Teacher Class List Server and Administrator Tool To install SMART Sync Student 10 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLING SMART SYNC 1 Open a Command Prompt window 2 Type the following command msiexec i Path SMART Sync 2010 msi INSTALLCLASSLISTSERVER 1 INSTALLADMINTOOL 1 q Where Path is the path to the SMART Sync 2010 msi file 3 Press ENTER Windows Installer installs SMART Sync
51. u selected Hidden from student in step 2 60 APPENDIX B SMART INSTALL MANAGER 7 Select the following check boxes 10 Check Box Select this check box to Ask questions Allow the student to ask questions through SMART Sync Chat Allow the student to chat with other students through SMART Sync Submit files Allow the student to submit files through SMART Sync Exit the Student program Allow the student to close SMART Sync Student NOTE These check boxes aren t visible if you clicked Hidden from student in step 2 Click Student ID The Student ID page appears Select one of the following options Option Student Controlled Select this option to Allow the student to enter an ID when SMART Sync Student starts NOTE This option is disabled if you clicked Hidden from student in step 2 The following Enter a specific student ID Type the ID in the box to the right of the option Found in this Active Directory field Find the student ID in an Active Directory directory service field of the student s login account Type the Active Directory directory service field name in the box to the right of the option Anonymous Allow the student to use SMART Sync Student without entering an ID Click Shared Files Folder The Shared Files Folder page appears 61 APPENDIX B SMART INSTALL MANAGER 11 Select one of the following options Option My Documents fold
52. ually enter an ID after starting SMART Sync Student The relevant controls in SMART Sync Student Configuration Tool will be disabled or hidden CHAPTER 3 CONFIGURING SMART SYNC Option Allows the student to select from a list of available teachers 4 Select one of the following options Select this option to Allow the student to select a teacher from a list NOTE This option is disabled if you clicked Hidden from student in step 3 Automatically connects with this Teacher ID Connect SMART Sync to a specific teacher through the teacher s ID Type the ID in the box to the right of the option Automatically connects with this hostname or IP address Connect SMART Sync to a specific teacher through the host name or IP address Type the host name or IP address in the box to the right of the option NOTE If your network uses DHCP refer to the computer by host name rather than by IP address Uses this Class List Server hostname or IP address Connect SMART Sync to a specific teacher using SMART Sync Class List Server Type the host name or IP address of the SMART Sync Class List Server computer in the box to the right of the option NOTE If your network uses DHCP refer to the SMART Sync Class List Server computer by host name rather than by IP address If the computer has multiple network adapters click Network Adapter Selection to specify the order of the network adapters Click N
53. udent 58 APPENDIX B SMART INSTALL MANAGER 3 Select the Install Start menu and desktop shortcuts check box to create shortcuts to SMART Sync in the Start menu and on the desktop To configure SMART Sync 1 Click Student Configuration File Student using a SyncClient ini File The Student Configuration File page appears 2 Inthe Configuration file box type the full path and file name for the SyncClient ini file OR Click Browse and then use the resulting dialog box to browse to and select the SyncClient ini file NOTE If you ve previously installed SMART Sync you can run the SMART Sync Student Configuration Tool to create a SyncClient ini file which you can then refer to in this box To configure SMART Sync 1 Click Interface Student using SMART Install Manager The Interface page appears 2 Select one of the following options Option Select this option to Visible to students Show the SMART Sync user interface to the student Hidden from students Hide the SMART Sync user interface from the student NOTE If you click Hidden from students the student won t be able to do the following o Connect to a teacher by selecting his or her name from a list o Manually start SMART Sync Student o Manually enter an ID after starting SMART Sync Student 3 Click Startup The Startup page appears APPENDIX B SMART INSTALL MANAGER Option Allows the student to select from a list of available t
54. udents Click Add Student A new row appears in the table Type the student s last name in the Last Name column 21 CHAPTER 3 CONFIGURING SMART SYNC 5 Type the student s first name in the First Name column 6 Type the student s ID in the Student ID column NOTE SMART Sync Administrator Tool generates a random ID for the student if you don t specify one To remove a student 1 Open a SMART School file see Creating or Opening a SMART School File on page 18 2 Click Students 3 Select the student s row in the table 4 Click Remove Student The Confirm Deletion dialog box appears 5 Click Yes TIP Select the Don t warn me again this session check box to prevent the Confirm Deletion dialog box from reappearing for the remainder of the session Entering Teacher Information To add a teacher 1 Create or open a SMART School file see Creating or Opening a SMART School File on page 18 2 Click Teachers 3 Click Add Teacher A new row appears in the table 4 Type the teacher s last name in the Last Name column 5 Type the teacher s first name in the First Name column 6 Type the teacher s title in the Title column for example Mr Ms or Dr To remove a teacher 1 Open a SMART School file see Creating or Opening a SMART School File on page 18 22 CHAPTER 3 CONFIGURING SMART SYNC 2 Click Teachers 3 Select the teacher s row in the table 4 Click Remove Teacher
55. x closes and the path to the SMART School file appears in the box below the Edit the existing SMART School file in this location option Locating SMART Sync Class List Server You must enter the host name or IP address of the computer hosting SMART Sync Class List Server in your SMART School files To locate SMART Sync 1 Ensure SMART Sync Class List Server is running see Stopping and Restarting Class List Server SMART Sync Class List Server on page 28 2 Create or open a SMART School file see Creating or Opening a SMART School File on previous page 3 Click Class List Server 4 Type the host name or IP address of the computer hosting SMART Sync Class List Server in the Enter the IP address or hostname of your Class List Server box NOTES o SMART Sync Class List Server uses port number 46200 by default However you can change the port number see Changing the SMART Sync Class List Server Port Number on page 30 If you do so you must include the port number after the host name or IP address for example 127 0 0 1 46201 o If your network uses DHCP refer to the SMART Sync Class List Server computer by host name rather than by IP address 5 Click Test Connection to test the connection to the SMART Sync Class List Server computer Importing School Information You can manually enter students teachers classes and computer labs in SMART School files using SMART Sync Administrator Tool Alternatively you can impor
56. y you can search for installation packages on your computer by clicking ye or on CDs or DVDs by clicking TIP All installation packages you ve previously opened in SMART Install Manager appear in the Unmodified Packages tab 55 APPENDIX B SMART INSTALL MANAGER After you open an installation package a set of pages for that installation package appear in SMART Install Manager FSWT instali Manager SMART Syne Teacher 2009 Untitled Jog Wekome Installation Options Prod xt Key Cefast Prog ant ies cider SMART Techrologes EMART Sync 2009 SMART Product Update SPU Optora Note The apton a oriy used during first retaliston of the product For Teachers C iratsi MAAT Sync Teacher For Adminntrators C iratsi SAAT Sync Cess Lat Server C ireti DRT Sync Adetrator a Customize the installation package using the controls in these pages Saving Your Changes After customizing an installation package you can save your changes as an XML file by selecting File gt Save As When you next start SMART Install Manager you can load the XML file by selecting File gt Open or by opening the MSI file and then selecting File gt Import TIP All XML files you create or open in SMART Install Manager appear in the Modified Packages tab of the Welcome page Publishing Your Changes as an MST File The final step in using SMART Install Manager to customize an installation package is to publish your changes as an M

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