Learning Objectives: Learn what and how to set up my own server through my own computer

Equipment: My macbook pro. that is currently running OS Catalina

Notes, Observations and Questions: Starting out I was having a tough time initiating Apache. when looking through the commands one of them looked like this

apachectl start

After trying time and time again typing what i saw and it looked like apachect1 start when in all actuality it is apachectl start. i only found this out when i did a little research on the file not found message that i was getting back that i found out that i was typing it in incorrectly. once i changed it up everything started up nicely. the only bad thing is that since i started so late i havent been able to change the server name it is still under local host and it comes up. IT WORKS.

References: the pages typed out by professor Genereux, and what i found online that helped me figure out what i did wrong.

Conclusions: If i didn’t think that there was something wrong with my computer I might have done a lot more with the assignment but i did learn that i should make sure that what i am typing in is correct.

Objective: I was supposed to edit a hitchcock bit with different cut scenes in it.

equipment used was my laptop and a school laptop that the school let me use over this messed up spring semester.

I did publish the video on youtube. the only way to see the video is to use this address

i did find the experience challenging since this is the first time that i actually used any sort of video editing software. hope that you enjoy the video.

Objective: Learn how to set up a switch

We started by dividing the class into two parts. We went to opposite sides of the computer room and disconnected the school desktops from the school network and then each of us set up a personnel IP address. Then we connected our computers to one and from that one we ran a cable to the middle of the room on the work table were we connected to a Router there and then went into the router and connected our switch set up which was side B. Then someone from side A came in and set up their switch set

Equipment:

Here for this lab we used the Lab computers and equipment

Notes and Observations:

With some guidance since i am a MAC User. i needed some help to get to the appropriate setting on a Windows computer.

References:

Handout Provided by Professor Generoux

Questions:

NO Questions

Conclusions:

It was nice being able to get hands on setting up the switch.

Objective: Learn about the OSI Model as a method of understanding modern computer Networks.

Equipment: Identify the equipment and what layer in the OSI model

Notes and Observations:

questions

1. why was the more complicated OSI Model created? provided set of design standards for Equipment Manufacturers.
2. what does the abbreviation OSI stand for? Open Systems Interconnection, Hubert Zimmerman created it in France 1978
3. Please do not throw sausage pizza away is the mnemonic for the OSI model lay up.
4. See pictures above.
5. What is another name for the physical address that is assigned at the factory? MAC address.
6. what is my IP Address? I did take a screen shot but i am not able to find it on my computer

References:

handout provided by proffessor Genereux

Conclusions:

learning Objectives:

Today it was our job to locate and identify the list of parts on the Lab handout.

Equipment list:

Dell computer, Identify 1.CPU2.RAM3.Motherboard4.Video processing card or chipset5. Nonvolatile storage(Hard Disk Drive)6.Network interface7.Powersupply8. I/O ports

Notes, Observations and Questions:

This lab was a great refresher on what goes on in the computer.

Diagram flowcharts and figures:

Question: How many and what type of I/O Ports does the computer you examined have?

This particular computer had 12 different ports. 6 usb ports, 1 ethernet, 1 printer,1 monitor, 1 audio, 1 audio/microphone.

Question: what is the purpose of the CPU, the HDD and the RAM memory?

CPU processes the data and stores it to the HDD. the RAM Memory is the Temporary Memory, that means when the power is turned off it loses the memory where the HDD stores it permanently.

Project2 – Historic computers

the first computer i looked up was the AppleII.

References:

Hand out from class and Professor Genereux

Conclusions:

Always enjoy taking the top off of the computer case to look at the hardware.

Objective:

Learn how to set up and create a patch cable, install RJ 45 connectors on an existing cable, then use the tester to test the cable and make sure that it works out.

Equipment:

CAT-5e Ethernet cable, Spare cable was used to make the connections.

RJ 45 Modular Plug Connectors were used making the cable.

Klein Tools VDV501-825 VDV Scout Pro 2 LT Tester: To verify the wires were connected and the cable was working this tester was used.

RJ 45 Networking cable stripping tool was used to expose the wires

RJ 45 Network cable crimping tool: Once the wires were arranged in the proper order we slid on the Modular Plug carefully then used the crimping tool to make sure the plug in connectors were crimped on the cables.

CAT 5 Punch down tool: this tool was used to put the wires into the wall jack plug and patch panel.

CAT 5e panel & wall jack:

Scissors: these were used to cut the old Plugs off the end of the cable and to cut the fibers inside of the cable.

NOTES:

In the lab introduction, different kinds of networking media were introduced including Thick & Thin Ethernet, vampire taps, multi-mode fiber optics, and CAT 5e. A older Network Interface Card was passed around.I first started the lab by selecting a RJ 45 CAT 5e cable from the desk then cutting off an end with scissors. The wire stripping tool was then used to strip off of the outer insulation of the cable. Next with the instruction of Lab mate Mike Hendricks, I put the wires in order of the T568B Wiring Standard. I estimated the length needed and cut off of the extra, and with the wires in the correct order i slide the wires in the Modular plug. After verifying the correct order i then used the crimping tool to attach the end on the wire. I then tested the cable using the cable tester and found that only two of the eight wires weren’t working. I then cut the end of the plug off and redid the process getting it correct the second time. The cable then worked as expected. Ethan then wired the other end of the CAT5 cable. Then I moved on to the next project of the lab by getting another spare cable from the desk and cut off both ends. After using the wire stripper to take off the outer insulation. I wired the wall jack on one side of the cable and used the punch tool to make sure the wires were connected correctly to the jack. Mike then wired the one port of the patch panel to the other side of the cable. Finally, mike tested the cable and verified that it worked using the network cable tester.It was pretty straight forward to make the CAT 5e Ethernet cable by following the instructor’s directions and the directions on the handout and lab mate mike. I think that it will be useful in the future to know how to make network cables, connect the cables to a patch panel, connect them to wall jacks, and verify the cable works using a cable tester.

Conclusions:

This particular lab I accomplished making a network cable by placing the modular plugs on the end of the wires, also attached the cable to a wire jack and a patch panel. It will be useful to know how to do this when i get to point of wanting to build and design the Network for the home.

Learning Objectives: It is my objective to learn how to make and update a website

Equipment list: Used my Mac and the internet to access WordPress.com

Notes, Observations and Questions: It was nice to be able to make a site so easily. My brother is the pastor of a church in Louisiana and saving money for the church is nice.

Diagrams, Flowcharts, and figures: None

References: Used the handout provided by Professor Genereux

Conclusions: I will use this ability to help my brothers church out as much as i can.

My name is Austin Burchard an Army Veteran looking to get a degree in Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Engineering. Married for 17 years with four wonderful kids. I medically retired from the military due to a gunshot wound received while deployed to Afghanistan. The gunshot wound was received by a Battle buddy. I have an L2 burst fracture with damage to the three and four. I am currently confined to a wheelchair and i thank God everyday for that.