session 26-
DESCRIPTION
Session 26-. 1. Session 26. SAIG (Title IV WAN) Connectivity. Introduction. Intended audience: New and current users who use a PC to connect to SAIG Please fill out evaluation forms Introduction of presenters. Your Agenda. Overview of SAIG (Title IV WAN) EDconn32 software Future Plans - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Session 26- 1
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Session 26
SAIG (Title IV WAN)Connectivity
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Introduction
Intended audience: New and current users who use a PC to connect to SAIG
Please fill out evaluation forms Introduction of presenters
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Your Agenda
Overview of SAIG (Title IV WAN) EDconn32 software Future Plans School Perspective
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SAIG Enrollment
Enroll by completing anSAIG Enrollment Document– Available on IFAP web page– 2000-2001 Action Letter #5
Changes may be made online– https://SFAWebEnroll.ed.gov/
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Enrollment (cont.)
What does enrollment include?– Sets up a mailbox on SAIG– Each mailbox has a DPA– Users must attach services to the mailbox
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EDconn32 Software
Software to connect to SAIG Used for Sending/Receiving data to and
from various application systems Connect to query menus
– Primarily CPS Query– NSLDS Queries are now online
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Installing EDconn32
Software available online– Go to http://www.SFAdownload.ed.gov
Download the install program,then run the file “setup.exe” on each PC to install EDconn32
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Installation Options
Install to local hard drive– Use default, or designate a directory
Network/workstation install– Only EDconn32 database is on network– Program components on workstation
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Start at SFAdownload
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Download Program
Easiest to use “Full Install” option
Download the install program to any valid directory--network or local
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Download, then run
Download the install program (setup.exe)
Use any of standard Windows install options– Start|Run– Use Explorer– Use Add Programs
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Establishing Connection (Current)
EDconn32 employs Dial-Up Networking– Use DUN to make TCP/IP connection
Operating Systems Vary– Windows 95=DUN 1.2 or DUN 1.3– Windows 98 contains DUN– Windows NT uses Remote Access Service
(RAS) with Service Pack 3 or higher– Windows 2000 RAS
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Changes to Login
Additional reference to Group ID
Easier to distinguish among numerous Groups
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Security View & Passwords
Stores network ID (TG number) and network password
Contains User ID and Password information
Passwords may be same, but entered separately
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Group Password
The “Administration Group” Folder– Default name may be changed
Contains TG number andnetwork password
Expires every 120 days Expiration date displayed within
Group Properties Window
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Group Password Info
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Security View--Users
User ID’s are set up under Group folder
There may be one,or several
Each user ID may have own password for software login
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Password Warning
Received when entering EDconn32
Refers to User password
May be synched with Group password
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Password Expiration
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Data Transmissions
Used EDconn32 to send and receive data for all application systems
All sends or receive requests must be added to Transmission Queue before connecting
Multiple requests and sends may be done with each connection
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Transmission Queue
Multiple items in TQ Note: RFMS is its own Project now
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More Changes to TQ
You may now request all data for a given cycle
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Sending from TQ
Always include file name when sending An asterisk indicates TQ is not complete
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TQ--Sending a File
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Other ways to add items to the TQ
Use “Drag and Drop” from Windows Explorer
Enable the “Export to EDconnect” feature in your application software
Create a batch import file– Useful only for extremely large TQ entries
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Activity Log
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Activity Log Tools
You may modify field positionsand widths of columns
Old entries may be deleted Activity Log may be archived to cut down
on the size of the database
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Archive View
Allows you to retrieve “lost” fileswithin 10 days
Use Item Number in Activity Log and Archive Views
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Archive View
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Archive Item Number
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Activity Log Item Number
Item number same as Archive (and Mailbox Query)
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Origination Date Displayed
Add Date represents the date a given file was placed in your mailbox
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Select Batch in Archive View
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Combining Files
Available in Message Class Manager Default is Off Enable within Message Class Manager
View
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Combining Files
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General Database Tips
The EDconn32 database is called “edconn32.mdb” and may be backed up
Also look for “Edconn32.UPG”– Backup created by the software
Database is Access 97 format– Never convert the database to Access 2000
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Moving to the Internet
Originally intended to use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to connect users via the internet
Pilot conducted in June 2000 ED determined VPN was not a viable
option
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Internet Objectives
Increase customer satisfaction by providing non-intrusive SFA solutions
Reduce overall cost of delivering student aid
Increase school’s access to SFA databases within Privacy Act constraints and with appropriate security measures
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Future Internet Plans
Use of encryption technology A new version of EDconn32 to connect to
internet Beta test users will be needed All users and application systems will use
internet connection
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Internet Solution
Solution consists of one store and forward system
Solution consists of three components
Solution supports multiple platforms
Supports secure TCP/IP-based FTP file transfers
over Internet
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How the Internet Solution Affects You
Benefit Analysis:
Non-intrusive Internet solution (no hardware or software costs)
Header/Trailer, Batch number supported Continue to use existing processes with
minimal changes
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Three Components EasyAccess2000 - Client used by SFA end users and
Title IV application systems to send / receive data. KeyManager2000 - Administrative system to perform
mailbox management and other administrative duties SecurePortal2000 - Store and forward system which
replaces Open*Net and Enterprise
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References
SFATech List Serve– http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSFAP/sfatech/index.html
– FAQ Page• Updated twice a month or more
Help text in EDconn32– C:\Program Files\EDconn32\EDconn32.doc
Desk References
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Further Assistance
We appreciate your feedback and comments!
Contact: Title IV WAN Customer Service
Phone: 1-800-615-1189
Email: [email protected]
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School Perspective
Introduction– Who we are– How we use EDconn32
Tips and Tricks
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Questions & Discussion