New Computer Image

The purpose of this project was to create a computer image for a University Department.  The initial process was quite simple; install an Operating System followed by various programs, suites, as well as updates to them. After the installation, the next step was to create a back up of the image, and then begin the…

Run Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer on Servers

Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer is a program created by Microsoft that access vulnerabilities such as weak passwords and check to make sure all hard drives are running the NTFS file system. This project consisted of running the program on all given servers in order to assess the integrity of the servers individually. Project student: Seth…

Wipe Hard Drives

This simple project consisted of erasing the sensitive data on old hard drives. This is important because it keeps unused information about employees, students, and staff out of the hands of malicious users. Project student: Seth Woodrupp

Status Report Form

This project is for the Living Lab. The goal is to create a form and views for student status reports.  When this is completed students will be able to complete and edit status reports on the living lab website instead of submitting though Oncourse.  This will make it easier for the professors to grade and…

IT Academy Website Renovation

The goal of this project was to update the content and layout of the IT Academy’s website. The goals were to update the home page layout, improve the overall site layout, and upgrade the current event manager to handle online credit card transactions. The home page update has been successfully moved live, but the overall…

Build Outdoors Wireless Network

We were asked to install a new wireless network that could also support VoIP for a local not-for-profit organization. The network would be approximately 83700 square feet and divided into three virtual LANs. It will be created using Unifi outdoor wireless access points and Netgear ProSafe Plus 8-port Gigabit Ethernet Switches along with the already…

Provision a Virtual Server

The purpose of this project is to build and maintain a functional server to understand how they work, what they are used for, and to get even more familiarized with HyperV and nesting.  The various tasks needed to execute this project include using remote desktop features, adding and managing hard drive memory, and updating the…

Long Range Wireless Access

A rural Indiana school district requested wireless network access be available to students over a mile radius of the school facility.  Due to poor cellular coverage and lack of land line internet access in the area, the school corporation also wants to give back to the community by utilizing its equipment to offer a separate…

Website Development

The goal of this project is to add in a specialized front-end user directory and calendar while keeping future project phases in mind for compatibility. This involves researching and testing different packages to be sure that they all work together. Project Student:  Anthony Cowart