For this project, you will install rails 3.0.9, run a test application and post a report that summarizes your results.
In this class, you have several options for running Rails. I have two links for installing and using Rails on your personal computers:
You can also do your Rails projects on a Linux computer. If you do that, I assume you know what you are doing. Our text has instructions.
Alternatively, instead of installing rails on your computer, you may choose to connect to CDM's remote terminals. In that case, you do not need to install rails. Instead, simply test it using remote desktop. The online guide provides instructions for logging on to the CDM terminals (at studentrds.cdm.depaul.edu), which already have rails 3.0.9 installed. When using CDM terminals, make sure you keep several personal backup copies.
Create a simple application with scaffolding to make sure that your installation is successful and that the database connection works. Note the versions of ruby and rails.
Post a report that summarizes your installation and test on the D2L Installation Reports discussion topic. To post, add a message with a subject that includes your name. The post should be about a screenful in length and include the following:
This project is worth 10 points. Well-written, complete reports will generally receive 10 points. A good report that comprehensively describes a failed installation still has the possibility of receiving 10 points.