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CIS 120
Assignment 4
Luke Freas
2/20/2013

 Planning
 Research and Plan the Event
 Analysis
 What may be Required
 Design
 Checking Airlines and Car Rentals
 Build
 Booking and Reservations
 Implement
 Pack it, Ship it, Fly and Travel
 Maintain
 Setup and Enjoy!

 Find an Event:
 http://www.lanpartylist.com/
 http://www.quakecon.org/
 http://prime.paxsite.com/
 http://www.pdxlan.net/
 Request time Off
 Usually lasts 2 to 4 Days
 Plan for Travel time to the Event
 Travel Accommodations
 Check airline Availability
 Check Car Rental Pricing if Needed
 You may Need to Ship your Equipment Ahead Time.
 Are you Going with Others?
 If its an International Event
 Update Passport

• What is Required?
▪ Your own PC, Laptop and/or Gaming Console
▪ Proper Cabling
▪ Network Cable at Least 25 ft
▪ Power Strip
▪ Hotel Room and/or Place to Sleep.
▪ Most Events do not Allow Sleeping at the Computer or
Console
▪ Transportation
▪ Need a Rental Car or Transportation from the Airport to
the Event.
▪ Event Waiver
▪ Almost all Events Require the Participant to Sigh a
Waiver to Cover the Event’s Legal Obligations

 Check Airlines
 Within the US
▪ Check the Closest Major Airport near the Event.
▪ Does the Airline allow Computer Electronic Luggage?
 Outside the US
▪ Check the International Airlines for Closest Airport.
▪ Much more Time Between Flights
▪ Adjust Time off to Plan for Layovers
 Check out Car Rentals
 Price per Day
 Availability
 Will you be Traveling with Others?

 Book Airline Reservations
 Book Hotel Reservations
 Apply Discount if the Event is at that
Hotel
 Book Car Rental
 Provide Insurance
 Provide License

 Pack Equipment
 Make a List
 Check off Once Packed
 Ship Equipment
 Double check Where and When it Will
Arrive
 Aboard Plane or Rent a Car
 Passport Needed if International
 Transportation to the Hotel and Event
 Try to Arrive on Time or Before the Event
Starts
▪ Sometimes the First Ones at the Event get Prizes!

 Setup your Equipment
 Usually Designated Area
▪ Seating
▪ Power
▪ Network Port
 Check out Vendors
 Pickup Raffle Tickets
 Take Surveys
 Check out New Technology
 Tournaments
 Sign up
 Enjoy!

 YouShould Now Have a Good
Understanding How to Plan and
Attend a LAN Party by:
 Planning
 Know the Requirements
 Research Travel Accommodations
 Travel to the Event
 Setup and Participate

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