ghNOG -2 WORKSHOP ANNOUNCEMENT
(Ghana Telecom University College (GTUC) , 15th – 19th MARCH, 2010)
Ghana
Network Operators’ Group (ghNOG) in collaborating with the Internet
Society, Ghana Chapter (ISOC GHANA) and the Ghana Telecom University
College (GTUC) announce the ghNOG-2 Unix Systems Administration
Workshop scheduled to take place at GTUC. The Workshop is an initiative
of Internet Society, in partnership with AfNOG to build ICT capacity at
the country level. Applications are invited from suitably qualified IT
personnel, especially women, working with network operators, who wish
to upgrade their skills. The suitable applicant must have some IT
experience.
Overall objective:
After
attending this track, participants will be able to install, upgrade,
secure and competently manage the UNIX operating system on standard PC
hardware, and use it to provide essential Internet services on a
network. It is aimed at participants who are technically competent but
may have had little or no prior exposure to the UNIX environment.
Who should attend?
Technical staff that are now providing Internet Services, or those who will be involved in
the establishment and/or provisioning of basic Internet Services in the country.
Prerequisites:
Experience
in managing PCs and installing software (such as installing the
'Windows' operating system), but not necessarily UNIX. Some prior
UNIX/Linux experience would be of great benefit. Training is
hands-on in a well-equipped computer laboratory. The participants
themselves will perform all software installation on these machines.
The topics are expected to include:
- Differences between Unix and Windows
- Differences between FreeBSD and selected other types of UNIX/Linux
- Installation of FreeBSD
- Essential command-line utilities and scripting
- Administering, Maintaining and Securing FreeBSD Servers
- Installing Software Packages using ports and packages
- Maintaining Software Packages using ports and cvsup
- The
internal operation of Internet mail, web and DNS services will be
outlined, and participants will configure their machines to provide
these services in a way which can support future growth.
Workshop Fees
Participants
to the workshop will pay a fee of GHC400.00. This cost will cover
accommodation and meals during the workshop, and stationery. All other
costs will be borne by Internet Society and other local sponsors. Note that cost of travel to and from the workshop will be borne by the participants.
Benefits of Attending Workshop:
• Participants will receive UNIX System Admin books donated by Network Startup Resource Centre, USA.
• High quality tuition from International and local instructors.
• Certificate on UNIX Systems Administration.
• Eligibility of participants to be selected for AfNOG in the next host country.
How to Apply:
1. Applicants should apply online at http://www.isoc.gh/e0local/apply.php
2. Applications should be submitted by Monday 22 February, 2010
3. The Selection Committee will review all applications and selected participants will be notified by
Wednesday 24 February 2010
4. Selected participants need to pay an amount of GHC400.00 for the Workshop by Friday 5 March 2010.
If not their position will be offered to other qualified candidates.
5. Cheques should be written in the name of Ghana Network Operators Group
6. For more information about the workshop and ghNOG meeting, call General Secretary on 024-4287892 or 026-2287892.
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