IT Network Systems Administration

IT NETWORK SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION

Contest Description: 

Configure a PC and home router to access a NAS, install a virtual machine and use it to simulate a Cisco network configuration.  

Project Scope:

Factory reset a home router. Set a static IPv4 address on the PC. Configure router security. Connect to a NAS and download hypervisor app. Install and configure the hypervisor. Set up a virtual OS and Install Packet Tracer application on VM. Use a sim application to configure a virtual switch.  

Tools/ Supplies Required to be brought by students:

Students require an Ethernet cable and Phillip's screwdriver. All other equipment provided by the contest (PC and router for each student; shared NAS and network devices and media.  

Project Plans

The contest will require candidates to: 

• Factory reset a home router.  

• Set a static IPv4 address on the PC.  

• Configure router security.  

• Connect to a NAS and download hypervisor app.  

• Install and configure the hypervisor.  

• Set up a virtual OS and Install Packet Tracer application on VM.  

• Use Packet Tracer to configure a virtual switch network. 

Evaluation Checklist