Network Operations & SomaliREN Services Mastery Workshop in Borama

16 Feb 2025, 10:00 → 19 Feb 2025, 16:00 Europe/Zurich

Seminar Hall1 (Borama, Somaliland)

SomaliREN, in collaboration with Zone 3 members, is excited to offer its Network Operations and SomaliREN Services Mastery Workshop in Borama and hosted by Amoud University , this valuable two-day training will take place from February 10-11, 2025. It is specifically designed for university ICT Directors, Network Administrators, and System Engineers.

Enhance Your Expertise:

This workshop offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience and master essential skills in two key areas:

• Network Operations Mastery: Deepen your understanding of networking fundamentals, including switching, routing, security, wireless technologies, IPv6, and BGP. Through interactive labs and hands-on exercises, you'll gain practical experience in troubleshooting and network design, empowering you to build and manage robust campus networks.
• SomaliREN Services Proficiency: Become proficient in utilizing SomaliREN's suite of services, including Identity Federation (SIF), eduroam, Filesender, and the Somali Research and Education Repository (SORER). The program also covers event management systems, video conferencing tools, and eduVPN, providing you with the knowledge to leverage these resources for enhanced collaboration and operational efficiency within your university.

Hands-on Learning:

The training combines theoretical instruction with practical application, utilizing both virtual and physical equipment. Engage in real-world scenarios through interactive labs, demonstrations, and collaborative projects.

Join us in Borama!

We invite you to join us for this focused and impactful learning journey. By the end of this two-day workshop, you'll have a strong foundation in network operations and the confidence to effectively utilize SomaliREN's services, contributing to your institution's digital transformation goals and fostering seamless connectivity within the research and education community.

Sunday 16 February

Opening Session

1 Opening Remarks: Network Infrastructure

Speaker: Mohamed Ali Ahmed

2 Network Fundamentals

Network Overview
b. TCP/IP
c. Easy Subnetting (Practice)
d. Troubleshooting IP addresses (Practice)

Speaker: Sharaf Roble (SomaliREN)

3 Switching Technologies

10:30 Healthy Break

10:50 Prayer and Lunch Break

4 Routing Technologies

a. Static Routing.
b. Default Routing.
c. Dynamic Routing.

Speaker: Mohamed Ali Ahmed

Afternoon Session

5 IP Services and Monitering Tools

Wireless Technologies (Lab)
b. DHCP and DNS within the network
c. NTP operating in a client and server mode
d. SNMP in network operations

Speaker: Mohamed Ali Ahmed

6 SomaliREN Identity Federation (SIF), eduroam and Filesender

Trust and Identity
b. Creating user accounts for participants on SIF
c. Hands on session on SomaliREN Filesender

Speaker: Mohamed Ali Ahmed

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