Network Operations & SomaliREN Services Mastery Workshop in Burao

25 Jan 2025, 07:20 → 26 Jan 2025, 16:59 Africa/Mogadishu

Meeting Hall (University of Burao)

Mohamed Bile (CTO, SomaliREN)

SomaliREN, in collaboration with Zone 3 members, is excited to offer its Network Operations and SomaliREN Services Mastery Workshop in Burao! Hosted by the University of Burao, this valuable two-day training will take place from January 25-26, 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 Burao!

We invite you to join us for this focused and impactful learning journey at the University of Burao. 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 Somali research and education community.

Saturday, 25 January

08:00 → 08:30 Opening Remarks: Network Infrastructure

Convener: Mr Mohamed Bile (CTO, SomaliREN)

08:30 → 10:00 Network Fundamentals

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

Speakers: Mr Mohamed Bile (CTO, SomaliREN), Sharaf A. Roble (Network Admin)

10:00 → 10:20 Break

10:20 → 12:00 Switching Technologies

a. Layer 2 Switching (Lab)
b. VLANs Concepts (Lab)
c. MikroTik Configurations

Speaker: Mr Sharaf A. Roble (Network Admin)

12:00 → 13:00 Break and Salaad

Sunday, 26 January

08:00 → 09:00 Routing Technologies

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

Speaker: Sharaf Roble (SomaliREN)

09:00 → 10:00 IP Services and Monitering Tools

a. 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: Sharaf A. Roble (Network Admin)

10:00 → 10:20 Break

10:20 → 10:40 Internet Protocol

a. Basic Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) (LAB)
b. Project Building a Campus Network on eve-ng

10:40 → 11:00 Opening Remarks: Systems and Services

Convener: Mr Mohamed Bile (CTO, SomaliREN)

11:00 → 11:40 SomaliREN Identity Federation (SIF), eduroam and Filesender

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

11:40 → 12:00 Break and Salaad

12:00 → 12:30 Somali Research and Education Repository (SORER)

a. Digital Repository - an overview
b. Understanding the purpose and features of SORER
c. Hands-on training on using SORER for digital content management

Speaker: Mr Mohamed Bile (CTO, SomaliREN)

12:30 → 13:00 SomaliREN Event Management System

a. Introduction to the Event Management System based on Indico
b. Creating and managing events of various scales (workshops, conferences, lectures)
c. Registration management, abstract submission, and scheduling
d. Customizing event pages and managing participant interactions

Speaker: Mr Mohamed Bile (CTO, SomaliREN)

13:00 → 13:30 SomaliREN Meet - Our Videoconferencing System

a. Hands on session on SomaliREN Meet

13:30 → 14:06 SomaliREN Survey Tool

a. Hands on SomaliREN Survey Tool

Speaker: Mr Mohamed Bile (CTO, SomaliREN)

14:10 → 14:30 SomaliREN Virtual Private Networks (VPN)

a. Hands on training on eduVPN

Speaker: Mr Mohamed Bile (CTO, SomaliREN)