May 2, 2007 - VMDM

VetMed Sakai Development Meeting

May 2, 2007

Servers

Beau
Server database migration - testing the upgrade path to v2.4
Experienced MySQL issues with double indexes; research shows that other schools using MySQL experienced similar issues so there is a resolution, but it must be implemented (i.e., not built in at this time)
Note: http://sourceforge.net/projects/mysqltoolkit mentioned by Stephen Marquard
Phil requesting SVN server support (problems with using SVN after recent power outage)

Podcasting-

Dave studying iTunes authentication issues for scaling up course use
May need to rely on 3rd party-client to authenticate against a non-Kerberos password (or public releases)
Need an upload/web interface similar to IET's implementation, preferably in Java
Recording lectures for 4 courses this quarter - averaging 3-4 class recordings per day
A/V student is assisting instructors, podcasts are popular among students
Giving info to Beau for him to report up the chain on cyber-safety implementation of podcasting

Eval

Phil
JSF: implementing a fake auto-scroll solution from Josh Hartman for returning user to previous page location if a return is required. Not an optimal solution, but the best available right now.
Currently Working on Teachers by Department Report display/view