# Common Questions

#### General

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<summary>Where can I get a copy of the 'workshop files' ?</summary>

All the collateral can be found at: \~/Workshop--CTools.&#x20;

You can also copy/fork the Git repository:

```
git clone https://github.com/jporeilly/Workshop--Data-Catalog
```

```git
gh repo clone jporeilly/Workshop--Data-Catalog
```

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<summary>I cant write to sampledata database?</summary>

For security reasons the privileges from V10 have been removed. You will need to install Docker Desktop and create a MySQL sampledata database container.

[Broken link](https://academy.pentaho.com/pentaho-data-catalog-en/faqs/broken-reference "mention")&#x20;

</details>

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<summary>Why do we need Docker &#x26; Docker Compose?</summary>

Its easier to manage some of the required applications - databases, Brokers, etc .. - as Docker containers.

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#### Windows - Linux - MacOS (Self-paced Labs)

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<summary>Where can i download 30-day Pentaho Data Catalog?</summary>

Currently , there's no PDC Evaluation Edition.

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#### Linux (Instructor-led Labs)

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<summary>VM is unresponsive !</summary>

* Refresh the browser session to reconnect.&#x20;
* Try another browser. The recommended browser: Google Chrome.
* If you're connecting via a Corporate VPN, then this may cause issues. Contact your IT dept to get the URL 'white' listed.

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<summary>When does the Lab expire ?</summary>

The initial duration is 5 days. You will receive an email asking if you wish to extend your time limit.

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