Myers, Chris2008-05-132011-01-042011-02-232008-05-132011-01-042011-02-2327/06/2007http://hdl.handle.net/1885/46856http://digitalcollections.anu.edu.au/handle/1885/46856Science, particularly that based on large instruments, increasingly involves distributed, global collaborations enabled by the internet and using very large scale data collections, high performance computing resources, tele-science (remote access and control of instrumentation) and collaborative visualisation. For the Australian Synchrotron the Virtual Beam Line will be a model for this sort of distributed access. The VBL is broken into 5 sections: Presentation Areas Online Induction System. The online induction system allows remote users to be inducted via the web. The features of this system include video or slide presentations, a user history of exams undertaken, exams with multiple choice questions, including the capacity for multiple correct answers, picture and/or text questions and answers, automated exam marking, exam timing and user notification of exam results. Languages used: php mySQL JavaScript HTML LDAP Current Version 1.01 eVBL The eVBL or educational Virtual Beam Line has been developed as a support and development tool for the VBL proper as well as delivering a useful environment for the education and outreach of synchrotron science to educators. In its support and development role the eVBL will deliver a rich client interface screen encompassing basic functions such as motor control, sample/overview video capture, sample analysis, training documentation, client interaction and support requirements. It will also demonstrate that VBL technology is viable.enhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/APSRAustralian Partnership for Sustainable Repositories