CT414: Distributed Systems & Co Operative Computing

How to run the Exam System Server and Client

1. Open the ExamEngine.java class and run it (runs the exam server)
2. Open the MathsClient.java class and run it (runs the exam client)

• This will return an error as the RMI registry is not running yet
• Note that a directory called out will be created within the Exam System project directory
• This directory is where we need to run the RMI directory

3. Assuming your machine can run javac – run the following commands to run the RMI registry: $ cd ~/java-workspace/ExamSystem/out/production/ExamSystem $ rmiregistry Commands are applicable to Unix based operating systems
4. Re-run the ExamEngine.java class and the MathsClient.java class

How to use the Exam System

1. If the ExamEngine.java is running, run MathsClient.java: Enter your username and password when prompted Username: a Password: a
2. Following a successful login you are asked: Would you like a summary of assignments? Yes – gives you a summary of the assignments available to the student No – you will be logged out
3. If you answered yes to part (2): Enter the name of the assessment you would like to complete
4. Follow the prompts to complete/submit/re-try the assessment