Common Questions

General

Where can I get a copy of the 'workshop files' ?

All the collateral can be found at: ~/Workshop--CTools.

You can also copy/fork the Git repository:

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

gh repo clone jporeilly/Workshop--Data-Catalog

I cant write to sampledata database?

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

Why do we need Docker & Docker Compose?

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

Windows - Linux - MacOS (Self-paced Labs)

Where can i download 30-day Pentaho Data Catalog?

Currently , there's no PDC Evaluation Edition.

Linux (Instructor-led Labs)

VM is unresponsive !

• Refresh the browser session to reconnect.
• 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.

When does the Lab expire ?

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