The following application was submitted (UTC) on Fri, 25 Feb 11 08:16:43 +0000 Items with an '*' were required items in the application form. PERSONAL INFORMATION ==================== Family Name (Last name, Surname)*: Chavinda Full Name*: Harry Employer/Organization*: Kamuzu College of Nursing (University of Malawi Position/Title*: Computer Technician/Network Administrator Business Address ---------------- Kamuzu College of Nursing, Private Bag 1, Lilongwe, Malawi Business Phone: +2651751622 Alternate Telephone: +265888381535 Email*: hchavinda@kcn.unima.mw URL: www.kcn.unima.mw FAX: +2651756424 Date of Birth: 1972-02-06 Country of Residence*: Malawi Passport Name: Harry Helvin Chavinda Passport Number: MW421568 Passport Issuing Country: Malawi Passport Issue Date: 2009-01-09 Passport Expiry Date: 2019-01-09 WORKSHOP SPECIFIC INFORMATION ============================= Workshop Applied For*: AR-E: Advanced Routing Techniques Reason for Track Choice* ------------------------ Router configurations, OSPF, Access Control Lists TECHNICAL SKILLS ================ Unix User?*: true How much have you used it? -------------------------- The servers that manage the network are on unix Have you been a UNIX admin?*: true Describe your experience (length of time, versions, etc.) --------------------------------------------------------- Since 2005, using Red Hat Linux version 9. Managing the network and user emails. Have you used/administered TCP/IP nets?*: true Describe --------- Using a linux server as a DHCP linked to a router connecting to ISP Have you set up and/or administered any of the following? Please give details Bind or any other Nameservers* ------------------------------ no Mail Transport Agents (ex. Sendmail, Exim, Postfix, Qmail)* ----------------------------------------------------------- Sendmail Mailing List Managers (e.g. Majordomo or other list manager)* ------------------------------------------------------------- No but configured aliases linked to sendmail Web Systems/Servers (e.g. Apache, IIS or other web server)* ------------------------------------------------------------ Apache and IIS Have you configured or otherwise managed any of the following? Please give details. Routers* -------- Yes, managed a router that was a gate way to the ISP Switches* --------- Yes, We have about 10 switches connecting different departments Network Monitoring Systems* ---------------------------- Used wireshark Network Operations Center (NOC)* -------------------------------- no CERT WORKSHOP APPLICANTS ONLY ============================= Which area of security interests you? ------------------------------------- Network security, Intrusion detection What security interventions have you experienced? ------------------------------------------------- Denial of Service How do you intend to use the knowledge gained at the workshop? -------------------------------------------------------------- To implement necessary measures at the college ROLE IN NATIONAL NETWORKING ACTIVITIES ====================================== A description of your current employer, your position, your duties and responsibilities, and how they relate to current and future data networking activities in your country* ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Kamuzu College of nursing is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Malawi, With two campuses which are 400km apart. I ensure that the network is up and running efficiently. The college is a member of MAREN which is research and education network for the University of Malawi A brief description of your computing and networking environment (operating systems, networking software, modems, etc.), including the connectivity of your organization to the Internet and your country's connectivity to the international Internet* ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Most computers use Windows XP/7, some servers use UNIX while others use Windows 2003. We have switches which link the computers to ADSL which connects to WAN through our ISP MTL which is a national telecommunications company which is connected internationally using fibre Scope of your institution (check all categories that apply)* ------------------------------------------------------------ Academic Network Provider Other: Academic Approximate number of full time staff at your institution* ---------------------------------------------------------- 100 How your training and current work prepare and qualify you for the track you wish to attend* -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I have done ccna and we have more than 100 computers connected. Need to link with other college to share data and information requires proper management. How you expect to use the knowledge you gain at the workshop after you return to your country* ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Enhance network management and enable links with other campuses of the college in order to enhance sharing data and information If you have previously attended AfNOG or INET Workshops for Developing Countries Year and track you attended --------------------------- A precise description of how you have used the training you have received in the past ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The significant advances in networking which have occurred in your country specifically because of your knowledge and effort --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FINANCIAL INFORMATION ====================== Are you are requesting financial aid from the AfNOG Workshop for attending the workshop and meetings, or for travel costs?* ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Requested aid to cover the attendance fees. Explain why you are asking for financial assistance. How will your organisation and your country benefit from your training? What other sources of funding have you approached, and what were the results? ------------------------------------------------------------------- My employer may be able to assist me with travelling only. This will enhance the education standards as the internet is one of the major sources of knowledge How will the finances be paid? Your Institution ----------------- Travel expenses Your Government --------------- Your personal contribution -------------------------- Out of Pocket Amount you ask from AfNOG (less than $1,000)* --------------------------------------------- 950 REFEREES ======== First Referee* -------------- The Registrar, Kamuzu College of Nursing, Private Bag 1, Lilongwe Malawi Email registrar@kcn.unima.mw Second Referee* --------------- The Principal, Kamuzu College of Nursing Private Bag 1, Lilongwe Malawi Email principal@kcn.unima.mw END OF APPLICATION