Training

Disaster Management Interoperability Services

Objective:

The objective of the DMIS Training Curriculum is to provide the information necessary to:

Plan a DMIS installation,
Accomplish DMIS software installation, and
Teach DMIS Administrators and Operators (users) how to perform their DMIS tasks.

DMIS Students:

There are four categories of DMIS students:

Trainers – teach all aspects of DMIS planning, installation, administration, and use
Planners – decide how to install and use DMIS
Administrators – install DMIS software and maintain operator privileges
Operators – use DMIS to support their work as responders

Curriculum Uses:

The courses in this curriculum may be used by:

Trainers to teach DMIS trainers
Trainers to teach Administrators and Operators
Administrators and Operators to teach themselves

Courses Descriptions:

Introduction to DMIS provides fundamental information needed by all DMIS students. Topics include responder information needs; DMIS background, objectives, principles, architecture, development approach, and current capabilities; the DMIS Collaborative Operations Group (COG); COG functions; and user privileges.
COG Cookbook enables understanding of DMIS functional and technical configuration options for establishing a DMIS COG. DMIS installation planners generally consist of senior responders teamed with information technology personnel. This course provides planners with “recipes” of the things to consider when making DMIS installation decisions. Installation decision examples from other jurisdictions are included.
DMIS Software Installation provides system requirements, a pre-installation checklist, installation instructions, and trouble-shooting aids for DMIS Administrators.
Getting Started introduces DMIS screen layout and various DMIS functions to Trainers, Administrators, Planners, and Operators.
DMIS Administration provides Trainers and Administrators with details on creation and maintenance of Operator accounts and privileges.
DMIS Operations gives users detailed instructions, tips, and cautions on the use of DMIS tools. When given in a computer laboratory, the course includes a tabletop exercise in which students employ DMIS while playing responder roles.

WELCOME!

We have developed this training curriculum for the June 2005 release of DMIS called “Web Services Release Version 2.2." We hope you find these materials useful as you deploy DMIS accross your organization.