KeepingMobile Technology Labs
Running, In Tip Top Shape
Marlene VerBrugge Kansas State UniversityCarey Roos Washington State UniversityJim Deidrick University of Minnesota
March 2015
Purpose of MTL
The Mobile Technology Lab (MTL) is a mobile, internet-ready computer lab for use in a variety of settings. The lab provides access to technology for military youth to communicate with deployed loved ones, learn about technology, or make videos/pictures, etc. to send deployed loved ones. SOMK youth may also use the MTL in developing speaking and presentation skills.
OMK Information Paper, FMWRC-CYS, 6 January 2011
Purpose of This Training• Become familiar with the Mobile Technology
Lab (MTL)
• Understand care and feeding of the MTL
• Provide tips on updating the WIN7 E6410, E6420, & E6430 Laptops
• Understand the purpose and use of Deep Freeze
• Understand the Anti-Virus Software and Windows Update
Introduction to the MTL
• The MTL includes– 6 Pelican Cases– 10 Computers plus associated equipment
• For convenience, each MTL is split into 2 Pods– Each Pod consists of 3 Pelican Cases
• Case 1-1 Case 2-1• Case 1-2 Case 2-2• Case 1-3 Case 2-3
– Pods 1 & 2 are identical
– 1 Canon Pixma MP495 Inkjet Printer– 1 Color Ink (Pixma 211xl Color)– 2 Black Ink (Pixma 210xl Black)– 1 Surge Protector– 5 USB Headsets
OriginalEquipment in Pod Cases
1-1 and 2-1(Weighs approx 51#)
– 2 Dell Laptop Computers– 25 Pack of DVD’s– 25 Pack CD-R– 1 Canon Powershot A 2500 Digital Camera– 1 2 GB Memory Card– 1 Canon Vixia HF400 Camcorder– 1 16 GB Memory Card– 1 Aegis 160 GB Portable HD
OriginalEquipment in Pod Cases
1-2 and 2-2(Weighs approx 51#)
– 3 Dell Laptop Computers– 1 Extension Cord
Store the Resource Media, Dell Backup Disks (White Pack of 7 disks) in secure location
OriginalEquipment in Pod Cases
1-3 and 2-3(Weighs approx 51#)
MTL Laptops
Dell Latitude E6410, E6420 and E6430
• Windows 7 OS
• 64 BIT Computers with 4 GB RAM
• WebCam, BlueTooth, MS Office Suite 2013
“MTL systems” Spreadsheet
1. When the MTL was shipped, included was a SpreadSheet with all of the Equipment Serial #’s.
2. I want to verify that you have that document. If you don’t have the spreadsheet you can get it by email from Heather Doland Schantz at: [email protected]
3. Before the MTL can be used in “public” there are many updates to the computers that will need to be done; Windows Updates and Virus Updates need to be done.
Before you do any Updates you first need to understand Faronics Deep Freeze.
Understanding Deep Freeze
Deep Freeze Purpose and Use
Faronics Deep Freeze Enterprise
“Your computer, like new with every restart.”
Why is Deep Freeze Necessary?
• Deep Freeze “freezes” any changes that are made to the computer
• This includes documents that you may have created, updates, etc.
• Provides security for the Hard Drive
• Memorizing computer's settings and configuration
• Returning system to its original state with every restart
• Recovering full system is as easy as restarting the computer
• Creates a “ThawSpace” where documents can be saved
Deep Freeze Purpose and Use
Deep Freeze EnterpriseTerms
• Hard drive (HD) is “frozen” to prevent any data being saved on next re-boot
• HD is “thawed” to allow software updates and saving of data
• A created partition (space) that can be used to store & retain programs after a restart, even when HD is frozen
1.Frozen State
2.Thawed State
3.ThawSpace
How to Work With Deep Freeze
Access DeepFreeze and Thaw the HD by using the MTLAdmin login:
1. Go to the Right Task Bar (▲Bottom Right, in the Hidden Icons)
2. Find the Polar Bear Logo
3. Hold “Shift” and Double Click on the icon to bring up the password screen
4. WIN7 Pword, Click OK
Deep Freeze EnterpriseTerms
If the Polar Bear has a small red x in the bottom right corner that means the HD is thawed
No Red x means the HD is frozen
“Thawed” State
OR
“Frozen” State
How to work with Deep Freeze
To Thaw a drive select
1. Boot Frozen
2. Boot Thawed on next x times
3. Boot Thawed
• Reboot computer and make updates
• Make the next appropriate boot action as necessary
Deep Freeze1. Each time MTLUser or MTLAdmin logs into
the laptops, files that were saved during the previous session are deleted, or updates that were previously installed are undone
2. If files are deleted from the previous session the HD is frozen
3. Save files in the “Thawspace” Drive
4. If updates are not updating, the drive is in a “frozen” state; “thaw” the HD, restart and run updates and then return HD to “frozen” state
Working with Anti-Virus Software
Microsoft Security Essentials
• Insure HD is “thawed”• The key to any anti-virus
program is to update it often
• Update every other time the MTL is used
Working with Windows Update
1. Insure the HD is “thawed”
2. Windows Update can be done every other time the MTL is used
3. Avoid waiting over 1 month or more
4. Can take a couple of hours to update
5. On a “Thawed” computer - go to the Control Panel (Start Control Panel Windows Update)
MTL Resource
Indiana MTL Manualhttp://4-hmilitarypartnerships.org/resources/curriculum/omk_resources/mtl/MTL_Manual_IN_Updated.pdf
Program Options: Supporting Military Child/Youth
Communication with Parents
• 4-H Military Partnerships Curriculum Resourceshttp://4-hmilitarypartnerships.org/educator-staff/resources/curriculum/index.html
• Experience OMKhttp://4-hmilitarypartnerships.org/resources/curriculum/omk_resources/exp_omk.html
• OMK Deployment Cycle Support Yellow Ribbon Youth Outreach Curriculum
http://4-hmilitarypartnerships.org/resources/curriculum/omk_resources/yellow_ribbon.html
• Tech Discovery Curriculumhttp://4-hmilitarypartnerships.org/educator-staff/resources/curriculum/tech_discovery.html
Best wishes as you utilize these resources in making a difference in the lives of military connected youth and their families.