BULATS Computer Test:

Network Notes & Installation Instructions

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n CONTENTS

1. System Requirements

2. Running BULATS on a Network

3. Installation Instructions

3.1 Overview

3.2 BULATS Microsoft Access Network version

3.3 Dongle Licence Request Instructions

3.4 Dongle Licence Update Instructions

3.5 Dongle Test counts Update Instructions

4. Registration for Technical Support

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1. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

The specifications of the workstations should be at least the same as the system requirements
described bellow:

Pentium PC with a minimum of 16 MB RAM, Microsoft Windows 95 or above, Sound Blaster /

Windows compatible sound, multi-session CD-ROM drive capable of attaining at least an 8x
transfer rate, VDU resolution of 800 x 600 with 64K colours, Mouse, 10MB free temporary hard
disk space, Printer.

Note that BULATS will not run on Windows 3.1 networks.

Protocols supported: TCP/IP, NetBIOS, IPX/SPX.

The software can be run off a networked CD driver (with at least 24 x transfer rate) or from the
server hard disk. In the latter case, at least 650 Mb of free space will be required.

Please consult your network administrator for further help/advice.

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2. Running BULATS on a Network
Options for running BULATS on a Network

There are three options for running BULATS on a network. The option you choose will depend on
the speed of your network, the amount of hard disk memory available on the workstations, and the
way you wish to work.

You can
• copy the whole of the CD (including the sound and graphics files) onto the server and have it
accessed from there
• run a CD at each workstation
• copy the whole CD onto the hard disk of each workstation

In each of these scenarios, the dongle security device resides on one machine on the network -
however this machine cannot be the server, and the BULATS test cannot be run on this
machine. It is best if it resides on the supervisor workstation. The number of workstations that can
run BULATS at any one time is determined by the speed and capacity of your network, and the
number of licences supplied.

Each option has implications with respect to speed, the demand on the network (in moving files
around), and on the amount of memory needed on each workstation.

copy CD to server slowest Most Least

run CD at each
workstation Speed Demand on Use of HD
network memory on
workstations
copy CD to each
workstation
fastest Least Most

You also need to consider the management issues concerned with issuing CDs to students who
wish to take the test, and the security issues inherent in having the software resident on
(sometimes) unsupervised computers available to students.

Running Tests on the Network (after installation is completed)

Before starting the test, please make sure that the dongle is well attached to the supervisor
workstation and run the DK2 Network server program: From Start à Programs à DK2 Network
Server à You will find two programs:
- DK2 Network Server – This is the application that needs to be running in order that BULATS
can be run on networked machines, and which allows them to “see” the Dongle.
To exit this program (when the test session is finished) type the following password deskey.
- Licence Request Wizard – This is the application used to request more licences to allow more
workstations to run BULATS simultaneously on your network.

NB: Contact your Agent for details of charges for extra licences.

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3. Installation Instructions
3.1 Overview

Please read the installation instructions carefully. Every step is important.

§ Follow instructions to install BULATS on the server and workstations.

§ Make sure that the dongle is well attached to the selected workstation
§ Run the DK2 Network server program: From Start à Programs à DK2 Network Server This
application needs to be running in order that BULATS can be run on networked machines.
§ Now you are ready to start the test.
§ When the test session is finished, type the following password "deskey" to exit the DK2
Network Server application.
§ If you need to allow more users to run the test simultaneusly, you need to purchase more
licences and send the licence request file to UCLES via your BULATS agent. Please see the
Dongle Licence Request instructions.
§ To update your Dongle with more licences, please load the Licence file sent to you by UCLES.
Please follow the Dongle Licence Update instructions to update your dongle.
§ To load more tests to your Dongle, please contact UCLES via your BULATS agent to purchase
more test counts. Ucles will e-mail you a file via your BULATS agent. Please follow the Dongle
Update Instructions to update your Dongle.
§ Please fill out the Registration Technical Support and send the form back to UCLES.

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3.2 BULATS Microsoft Access Network version

n Custom installation on a server

This installation routine assumes that the program files are being installed onto a remote server,
and that the Program Administrator wishes the Supervisor Mode to be installed onto the machine
from where installation is taking place (this is your Supervisor workstation).

Instructions

1. From the CD-ROM directory, select and run the install.exe. Follow the onscreen instructions,
and select ‘Custom setup’. Click on continue.

2. Edit Support files stored in field so that it points to \\SERVER\[Product]\SUPPORT. You can
create these folders during installation (by typing the names into the Support field) or you may
wish to set them up manually beforehand. (The path name must be a fully qualified network file
name and must follow the Universal Naming Convention.)

3. Edit Data files stored in field so that it points to \\SERVER\[Product]\English\Data. You can
create these folders during installation (by typing the names into the Data field) or you may
wish to set them up manually beforehand.

4. You must also select to copy the bitmap and sound files onto your server. To do this, edit the
Bitmaps stored in and Sound files stored in fields so that they point to
\\SERVER\[Product]\English\Bitmaps and \\SERVER\[Product]\English\Sound. You can create
these folders during installation (by typing the names into the Data field) or you may wish to set
them up manually beforehand.

5. Select the option Run program from network. Edit the Program stored in field so that it
points to \\SERVER\[Product]\English.

6. Select the as Server option. Click on the continue. The installation will setup an INI file in the
Windows directory and create a shortcut for the BULATS Supervisor program in the Start
Menu.

7. The installation programme checks whether your computer has certain software (ODBC and
DESKEY) installed that is needed to run BULATS. If it cannot find this software it gives you the
option of installing it. If it does offer you this option, you should say ‘yes’. Accept any default
settings. When the ODBC (Microsoft data Access Pack) is being installed, you must select both
the ‘Data Access Drivers’ and the ‘SQL Server Driver’ boxes in the relevant screen. When
DESKEY is being installed you must select 'This Machine' to tell the program where it can
find your Dongle.

Note: A message advising you to restart your PC to complete installation may appear before
the Deskey software has been installed. Please make sure that the deskey software has been
installed before clicking on OK to restart your computer.

8. Now you need to install the DK2 Network Server drivers: From the CD-ROM directory open the
Deskey folder, open the Network folder and run Dnsrv32.exe. During the installation process
you must select which Communications Protocol you want the DK2 Network Server to use.
Choose the communications protocol that your network runs under:

• IPX/SPX
• NetBIOS

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 • TCP/IP - Enter the IP address of this Supervisor workstation (the PC where the Dongle is
going to be attached). Click the Add button and click OK to end the installation.

9. Please restart workstation.

IMPORTANT

If you wish to run the test on more than 16 workstations simultaneously then please complete
instruction n.10 before moving onto the next section - Custom installation on workstations. If you
wish to run the test on 16 or less workstations simultaneously skip instruction n.10.

10. Once installation on to the server is complete, the data files contained within the Program’s
Data folder should be further copied into a series of sub-folders (within the Data folder), to
ensure that large numbers of candidates are able to access the program’s databases
simultaneously. These sub-folders must be created manually, and should be given names in a
series, such as db1, db2, db3. A maximum of 16 workstations will be able to access each
folder simultaneously.

Note: Please copy the data files contained within the Data folder into the subfolders (db1, db2,
db3) before starting the installation on the workstations. Users need to have write access to
the DATA folder.

n Custom installation on workstations.

In order to install the software onto workstations, you must first have carried out the server
instalIation. This must be carried out individually from each workstation.

Instructions
1. From \\SERVER\[Product], select and run the install.exe. Follow the onscreen instructions, and
select ‘Custom setup’. Click on continue.

2. The Support files stored in field should default to \\SERVER\[Product]\SUPPORT shared

directory that was set up during the server installation. If it does not edit Support files stored
in field so that it points to \\SERVER\[Product]\SUPPORT.

3. Edit Data files stored in field so that it points to \\SERVER\[Product]\English\Data\db[n]. You

can point a maximum of 16 workstations to each db[n] folder, but you should divide the
workstations you install equally between these folders in the interests of efficiency.

4. The Bitmaps stored in and Sound files stored in will default to the
\\SERVER\[Product]\English\Bitmap and \\SERVER\[Product]\English\Sound shared directories
that were set up during the server installation. If they do not, you should edit them
appropriately. Please note that you cannot copy the bitmaps and sound files onto individual
workstations.

5. Select the option Run program from network. Edit the Program stored in field so that it
points to \\SERVER\[Product]\English.

6. Select the as Workstation option. Click on continue. The installation will setup an INI file in
the Windows directory and create a shortcut for the BULATS program in the Start Menu.

Note: A message advising you to restart your PC to complete installation may appear before the
Deskey software has been installed. Please make sure that the deskey software has been installed
before clicking on OK to restart your computer.

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7. The installation programme checks whether your computer has certain software (ODBC and
DESKEY) installed that is needed to run BULATS. If it cannot find this software it gives you the
option of installing it. If it does offer you this option, you should say ‘yes’. Accept any default
settings. When the ODBC (Microsoft data Access Pack) is being installed, you must select both
the ‘Data Access Drivers’ and the ‘SQL Server Driver’ boxes in the relevant screen. When
DESKEY is being installed you must select 'A machine on the Network using a DK2
Network server' to tell the program where it can find your Dongle. Choose the
communications protocol that your network runs under:

• IPX/SPX
• NetBIOS
• TCP/IP - Enter the IP address of Supervisor workstation (the PC where the Dongle is
attached). Click the Add button and click OK to end the installation.

Restart the computer.

n Custom installation for standalone machines

You can use the custom setup to install the software on a standalone machine. You might choose
to use this if your network is very slow, or if you prefer to run the program entirely from the hard
disk, without the CD-ROM in the drive. If you use this setup, the Supervisor Mode will also be
installed, and will be visible on the Start Menu.

Instructions
1. From the CD-ROM directory, select and run the install.exe. Follow the onscreen instructions,
and select ‘Custom setup’. Click on continue.

2. Edit Support files stored in field so that it points to C:\[Product]\SUPPORT. You can create
these folders during installation (by typing the names into the Support field) or you may wish to
set them up manually beforehand.

3. Edit Data files stored in field so that it points to C:\[Product]\English\Data. You can create
these folders during installation (by typing the names into the Data field) or you may wish to set
them up manually beforehand.

4. To run the program without the CD-ROM in the drive you must copy the bitmap and sound files
onto your C:drive. Edit the Bitmaps stored in and Sound files stored in fields so that they
point to C:\[Product]\English\Bitmaps and C:\[Product]\English\Sound. You can create these
folders during installation (by typing the names into the Data field) or you may wish to set them
up manually beforehand.

5. Select the option Run program from network. Edit the Program stored in field so that it
points to C:\[Product]\English. You can create these folders during installation (by typing the
names into the Data field) or you may wish to set them up manually beforehand.

6. Select the as Standalone option. Click on continue to continue with the installation.

7. The installation programme checks whether your computer has certain software (ODBC and
DESKEY) installed that is needed to run BULATS. If it cannot find this software, it gives you the
option of installing it. If it does offer you this option, you should say ‘yes’. Accept any default
settings. When the ODBC (Microsoft data Access Pack) is being installed, you must select both
the ‘Data Access Drivers’ and the ‘SQL Server Driver’ boxes in the relevant screen. When
DESKEY is being installed you must select 'This Machine' to tell the program where it can
find your Dongle.

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3.3 Dongle Licence Request Instructions

To request more licences to allow more workstations to run BULATS simultaneously on your
network.

Here are the instructions to follow:

1. Select
Start → Programs → DK2 Network
Server → Click on Licence Request
Wizard

A wizard will appear guiding you through

the process of obtaining extra licences
for your Dongle.

2. Select Next to continue

3. Select Generate a Licence Update

Request

4. Click on Next

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5. Enter the number of extra licences you
wish to purchase. This means the
number of workstations that will be able
to run BULATS tests simultaneously.

6. Select File

7. Click Next

A file named update.req is automatically

generated. You need to save this file so
that you can send it to UCLES via your
BULATS Agent.

8. Click Save

9. Click Next

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10. Ignore the figures in the box, just
click Finish

11. Send the update.req file that you

saved on step 8 to UCLES by e-mail to
[email protected] and also copy it to
[email protected]

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3.4 Dongle Licence Update Instructions

To update your Dongle with more licences to allow more workstations to run BULATS
simultaneously on your Network.
Please follow these steps when you have received a file from UCLES called “update.gen”. You
must save this file on your hard drive.

Here are the instructions to follow:

2. Select
Start → Programs → DK2 Network
Server → Click on Licence Request
Wizard

A wizard will appear guiding you through

the process of updating your Dongle.

2. Select Next to continue

3. Select Enter the Licence Update

Sequence

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 4. Select File

5. Click on Next

6. Please select the update.gen file sent

to you by e-mail from UCLES

7. Click Open

The 20 digit Licence Update Sequence

will be entered automatically:

8. Click Next

Please wait while processing update

9. Click Finish

Now you will be able to run the BULATS computer test on your network.

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3.5 Dongle Test counts Update Instructions

Here are the instructions to follow:

• Create a new folder and name it with your dongle number (e.g. CE18265)

• Copy the files sent by UCLES onto that folder. It should contain 1 configuration file and
the relevant DUF file(s) (dongle update files)

You are now ready to begin the update process.

To start the update process:

• Access Supervisor mode

• Click on the "Add More Test Units" button. The following message appears:

Click on

Locate the folder containing the dongle update

files.
The folder will carry the same name as the
dongle you want to update.

Locate and select the correct update folder

(eg. CE18265)

Click on ‘OK’

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The path to the folder will appear.

Click on ‘Load Dongle Update File(s)’

If the update has been successful, this message

will appear.

Click on ‘OK’

A window will appear explaining that the Test

results stored on the machine will be
automatically saved and prepared, ready to be
sent back to UCLES for validation analysis.

Click on ‘OK’

A window will appear in which you should record

your country and organization details.

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Name of your organization:
Enter the name of your organization and the
location of the branch where the machine is
used.

Country:
Click on the down arrow and select your country

Product Version(s):
Type the version number, which appears on the
Test CD’s you have been using (ie. BULATS 1.1)

***Click on ‘Send E-Mail’

After a few moments an e-mail containing the

results file is automatically created and sent to
UCLES. You will not see the actual e-mail.

When the e-mail has been successfully sent, this

message appears.

Click on ‘OK’

The update process is finished.

You can now continue using the dongle.

*** If you do not have an e-mail facility on the

machine you are using click: ‘Send later’.

This screen will appear showing the path to the

file and the address details where the file should
be sent.

Click ‘Print’ to print the screen or click on ‘Save’

to save the message as a text file so that you
can refer to it later.

Click on ‘Close’

Locate the Test results file and send it directly to

UCLES either by e-mail (from another machine)
or by post, on floppy disk.

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 If the update is unsuccessful, please follow these instructions:

• Complete the "Dongle Update Technical Report" on the next page.

• Send the completed form to UCLES:

e-mail: [email protected]
fax: +44(0)1223553038

If sending by e-mail please also copy your message to [email protected]

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 Dongle Update Technical Problem Report
Date/time Name / Office Telephone

Please answer the following questions about your PC equipment

1. Windows 2. Processor Type 3. Memory 4. Disk space
❏ Windows 95 / 98 ❏ 486 ❏ 8 Mbytes available
❏ Windows NT 4 / 5 ❏ Pentium I/Pentium II ❏ 16 Mbytes ❏ Less than 20
❏ Windows 2000 Processor Speed_____Mhz ❏ more than 16 Mbytes Mbytes
❏ Windows Millennium Available memory ___ Mb ❏ 20 to 100
Mbytes
❏ Over 100
Mbytes
5. Regional Settings 6. Windows International Settings 7. Dongle Number
❏ US Country: Date Format:
❏ French Language: Time Format:
❏ German Keyboard Layout: Currency Format: ______________
❏ Italian List Separator: Number Format:
❏ Other

8. Was there an error when locating and selecting the correct update folder? Y❏N❏

If so, please describe.

9. Did the "Update succesful" message appear? Y❏N❏

11. Was there an error message? Y ❏ N ❏

If so,
A) What were you doing when the problem arose?

B) What was the message?

11. Did you experience any problems accessing the Supervisor mode? If so, give details:

12. Please include any other details or comments

Signed____________________________________________ Are any further details attached? Y ❏ N ❏

Please email or fax this report to the BULATS Helpdesk at UCLES: email: [email protected] fax: + 44 (0) 1223 553038

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4. Registration for technical Support

Network & Systems Survey

Date/time Name / Office Telephone

Please answer the following questions about the spec of your Network
1. Network 2. Protocols 3. Bandwidth (speed)
❏ Thin Ethernet ❏ TCP/IP ❏ 10 Mb
❏ RJ45 ❏ IPX/SPX ❏ 100 Mb
❏ TokenRing ❏ NETBIOS ❏ 1Gb
❏ Other ___________ ❏ NetBEUI ❏ Other___________
If possible, please also answer the following questions about your Server
1. Operating System 2. Processor Type 3. Memory 4. Disk space available
❏ Windows NT 4 / x ❏ Pentium ❏ 16 Mbytes ❏ 20 to 100 Mbytes
❏ Windows NT 3.51 ❏ PentiumII/ PentiumIII ❏ 32 Mbytes ❏ 100 to 200 Mbytes
❏ NetWare 3.x Processor Speed_____Mhz ❏ more than 32 Mbytes ❏ Over 200 Mbytes
❏ NetWare 4.x Available memory ___ Mb
❏ NetWare 5.0
❏ Other_____________
5. Regional Settings 6. Do you have a CD drive on your server?
❏ UK ❏ Y
❏ US ❏ N
❏ French
❏ Japanese 7. Is your central server backed up regularly? ❏ Y ❏ N
❏ Other_____________
If possible, please also answer the following questions about your Workstations
1. Operating System 2. Processor Type 3. Memory 4. Disk space available
❏ Windows 95 / 98 ❏ 486 ❏ 8 Mbytes ❏ Less than 20 Mbytes
❏ Windows NT 4 / 5 ❏ Pentium / Pentium II ❏ 16 Mbytes ❏ 20 to 100 Mbytes
Processor Speed_____Mhz ❏ more than 16 Mbytes ❏ Over 100 Mbytes
Available memory ___ Mb
5. Regional Settings 6. Number of workstations ___________
❏ UK
❏ US 7. Do you have CD drives on your workstations? ❏ Y ❏ N
❏ French
❏ Japanese 8. Do you have a soundcard and speakers? ❏ Y ❏ N
❏ Other_____________
9. How do you load Windows when users log in at your workstations?
❏ From the local hard drive
❏ Always create a fresh copy from Network's read only directory?
❏ Copy from Network with users previous settings
❏ Other ___________

10. Please include any other details about how you organise your Network.

Signed____________________________________________ Are any further details attached? Y ❏ N ❏

Please send or fax this report to the BULATS Helpdesk at UCLES: [email protected] fax: + 44 (0) 1223 553038

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