JNUC2019 Lab Session B intro

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Hands On, Real-time Classic API Using ruby-jss

Lab Session Contents - 1 - Intro

Slides 1 & 2: Introductions

If needed, please get ruby-jss installed during rest of intro

xcode-select --install
sudo gem install ruby-jss --bindir /usr/local/bin

Sam introduces himself, and Dev. Relations
Sam talks a bit, introduces Chris
Chris introduces himself, gives short history of ruby-jss
- Notice, as we go, that you will never see or type any XML or JSON

Slide 3: Lab Objectives

Use ruby-jss and irb as a live 'shell' to a JSS, performing realtime tasks
Learn a little about ruby and irb
Write an executable script automating a task
Look at some documentation & online resources

Slide 4: Agenda

Getting connected
- Launching irb, requiring ruby-jss, connecting to the API
Real-time tasks
- A series of realtime activities with a live JSS
Scripted task
- Update static computer and device groups from members of smart user group
Documentation & Resources
- Where are they, how to read them
Advanced ruby-jss
- Quick mention of more advanced usage
Q & A

While we can't spend tons of time talking about the ruby language, we will cover some basics as we go
Lets just jump right in and do realtime things with a live JSS
Please keep these pages open and follow along as we go
- You'll be able to copy & paste everything rather than type it all.