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DECLARATION
I, JIM KATUNGUKA, hereby declare that this is my original work and to the best of my
knowledge, it has never been presented anywhere for any award of any degree. Any part of this
report that has borrowed knowledge from other sources duly acknowledges such sources in
citations and references.
Signature………………………… Date ……………………………
JIM KATUNGUKA
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I thank the almighty God for the knowledge and wisdom imparted in me to successfully
complete industrial training and compile this report; He deserves all the glory and honor. I
further thank Him for my parents and guardians who have provided me all the necessary support
throughout all this process.
My sincere appreciation also goes to my supervisors both at campus and at the organization for
the advice, knowledge, guidance, direction offered to me. I would not have done anything
without you. Thank you very much Dr. Dorothy Okello, Dr. Jonathan Serugunda, Mr. Gerald
Budigiri and Mr. Paul Bogere, the internship coordinator Department of Electrical and Computer
Engineering, Makerere University. I really appreciate the tremendous help granted willingly by
my great tutors at RAN , thank you Prof. William Bazeyo, Dr. Roy Mayega, Mr. Ronald
Kayiwa, Mr. Boyd Migisha, Mr. Wilson Abigaba, Ms. Sheila Agaba, and Mrs. Deborah
Natujjuna, may The Almighty God reward the works of your hands.
I cannot underrate the great contribution made by my fellow trainees, Kenneth Nuwagaba,
Steven Tashobya, Joseph Opiding, Maria Katusiime, Lorna Maria, Enid Bakashaba, for me to
accomplish this training as well as this report, thank you for your knowledge and for being social
to me. You have an upper hand in this success.
Finally, I thank all the other employees of RAN who were so welcoming and gave me a friendly
environment to learn and finish this training. A big thanks also goes to all those that advised me
on how to make a good report. May God reward you abundantly.
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ABSTRACT
This is an industrial training report for the training done at ResilientAfrica Network (RAN) in
partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of a Bachelor of Science degree in
Telecommunication Engineering.
It elaborates the background of industrial training and its relevance to every student most
importantly being that it helps transform the theoretical work done at school into a practical and
hands on experience at the various places of training. The report also gives a detailed description
of the background of RAN, as well as the organizational structure with more focus on the
Eastern Africa Resilience Innovation Lab (EARILab).
The communication network of RAN, the RAN website and other projects sponsored by the
organization were some of the key points of focus during the training.
By studying and using the Joomla content management system (CMS), the original ranlab.org
website for RAN was transformed into a more user friendly and appealing site for interaction
between the organization and the public. The homepage of this appealing site is also depicted in
this report.
Summarized in here is also the great experience of video shooting and editing as a means of
proper profiling of self and one’s projects. Profiling is one of the key means of marketing our
products, services and ourselves as well.
Finally, any challenges experienced and recommendations on how the internship process can be
improved both by the organization and the university so as to achieve the objectives of the whole
process.
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LIST OF ACRONYMS
AIP Archival Information Package
CDA Content Delivery Application
CMA Content Management Application
CMS Content Management System
CSES Center for Strategic International Studies
DIP Dissemination Information Package
DRLA Disaster Leadership Academy
FTP File Transfer Protocol
GIS Geographical Information System
GPS Geographical Positioning System
GSM Global System for Mobile Communication
HESN Higher Education Solution Network
HTML Hypertext Markup Language
IT Information Technology
LAN Local Area Network
MAC Media Access Control
PBX Private Brach Exchange
RAN Resilient Africa Network
RI Labs Resilience Innovation Labs
Root IO Grass Root radio Input Output
SIP Submission Information Package
URL Universal Resource Locator
WNIC Wireless Network Interface Card
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LIST OF DIAGRAMS AND FIGURES
Figure 1. 1: Organizational structure of RAN ................................................................................ 5
Figure 2. 1: Abstract setup of the Matibabu ................................................................................. 10
Figure 2. 3: Root Io structure software ......................................................................................... 11
Figure 2. 4: Diagrammatic representation of Root IO Radio hardware........................................ 11
Figure 3. 1: Showing the Joomla window for uploading Joomla files ......................................... 14
Figure 3. 2: Showing the installation window for Joomla............................................................ 14
Figure 3. 3: Database configuration using Joomla........................................................................ 15
Figure 3. 4: A review window of the installation settings ............................................................ 15
Figure 3. 5: Last installation window ........................................................................................... 16
Figure 3. 6: Installation of Joomla extension window.................................................................. 17
Figure 3. 7: Creating a new category............................................................................................ 17
Figure 3. 8: Setting the category options ...................................................................................... 18
Figure 3. 9: A list of the created categories display...................................................................... 18
Figure 3. 10: Adding a new calendar............................................................................................ 19
Figure 3. 11: A window showing how to create a new event....................................................... 20
Figure 3. 12: A Joomla window that allows you to edit event schedules..................................... 20
Figure 3. 13: Creating menu items for the calendar...................................................................... 21
Figure 3. 14: Selecting the JEvents menu..................................................................................... 22
Figure 3. 15: Editing the events calendar...................................................................................... 22
Figure 3. 16: The new RAN website have designed through internship ...................................... 23
Figure 3. 17: An illustration of a web map ................................................................................... 23
Figure 3. 18: A web map being used as a story map .................................................................... 24
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
DECLARATION..........................................................................................................................................i
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT..........................................................................................................................ii
ABSTRACT................................................................................................................................................iii
LIST OF ACRONYMS .............................................................................................................................iv
LIST OF DIAGRAMS AND FIGURES ...................................................................................................v
TABLE OF CONTENTS ..........................................................................................................................vi
CHAPTER ONE:........................................................................................................................................1
BACKGROUND OF THE ORGANIZATION AND INDUSTRIAL TRAINING PROGRAMME...1
1.1 Background of the industrial training programme..................................................................................1
1.2 Objectives of the industrial training........................................................................................................1
1.3 Background of the organization..............................................................................................................2
1.4 Objectives ...............................................................................................................................................2
1.5 Resilience Innovation Labs (RILabs)......................................................................................................3
1.5.1 Eastern Africa Resilience Innovation Lab (EARILab) ........................................................................3
1.5.2 West Africa Resilience Innovation Lab (WARILab)...........................................................................3
1.5.3 Southern Africa Resilience Innovation Lab (SARILab)......................................................................3
1.5.4 Horn of Africa RILab (HoARILab) .....................................................................................................4
1.6 Lab, department and location of industrial training................................................................................4
1.6.1 Focus on the EARILab.........................................................................................................................4
1.6.2 Organization Structure.........................................................................................................................5
CHAPTER TWO:.......................................................................................................................................6
LITERATURE REVIEW ..........................................................................................................................6
2.1 Content Management System (CMS) .....................................................................................................6
2.1.1 Joomla as a CMS..................................................................................................................................6
2.1.2 Advantages of joomla ..........................................................................................................................6
2.1.3 Disadvantages ......................................................................................................................................7
2.2 Geographical Information System (GIS) ................................................................................................7
2.2.1 Components of GIS..............................................................................................................................7
2.2.2 Uses of GIS..........................................................................................................................................7
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2.3 Communication Network Technology at RAN.......................................................................................8
2.3.1 Local Area Network (LAN).................................................................................................................8
2.3.2 Elements of a Communication Network..............................................................................................9
2.4 Matibabu project ....................................................................................................................................9
2.4.1 Overall Description..............................................................................................................................9
2.4.2 System Context..................................................................................................................................10
2.5 Root IO Project .....................................................................................................................................10
2.5.1 Diagrammatic representation of root IO Radio..................................................................................11
CHAPTER THREE:.................................................................................................................................12
PRACTICAL WORK...............................................................................................................................12
3.1 Termination of CAT 6 cable with RJ45 cable plug ..............................................................................12
3.1.1 Objectives...........................................................................................................................................12
3.1.2 Tools used ..........................................................................................................................................12
3.1.3 Procedure ...........................................................................................................................................12
3.1.5 Conclusion .........................................................................................................................................13
3.2 Website Designing Using Joomla.........................................................................................................13
3.2.1 Joomla installation .............................................................................................................................13
3.2.2 Joomla Template installation .............................................................................................................16
3.2.3 Installation of JEvents on a Joomla 3 site..........................................................................................16
3.2.4 Creating calendar using Jevents.........................................................................................................17
3.2.5 Create Menu Items to Your Calendar to Display It ...........................................................................21
3.3 Using GIS ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….23
3.4 Making M-kits ......................................................................................................................................24
CHAPTER FOUR:
OBSERVATIONS, RECOMMENDATIONS AND CONCLUSION
4.1 Achievements........................................................................................................................................26
4.2 Challenges.............................................................................................................................................27
4.3 Recommendations.................................................................................................................................27
4.4 Conclusion ............................................................................................................................................28
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CHAPTER ONE:
BACKGROUND OF THE ORGANIZATION AND INDUSTRIAL TRAINING
PROGRAMME
This chapter covers the background information of the organization and that of Industrial
Training at Makerere University. It also gives a brief description on the departments of
ResilientAfrica Network (RAN) but with more focus on the Eastern Africa Resilience
Innovation Lab (EARILab).
1.1 Background of the industrial training programme
The programme was designed to provide the Makerere university students with practical
and hands on experience and expose them to employment opportunities in various
agencies, government, and private organizations. All stakeholders in the university
education recognize its invaluable contribution to the quality of university training.
Industrial training as adopted by the education council means any approved field based
practical work carried out by staff and students for the purpose of teaching and or carry
out research in places outside university control. The University also noted that through
industrial training, the potential employees are enabled to voice their ideas about the
competencies, skills and knowledge they would find useful in the field.
1.2 Objectives of the industrial training
To enable students experience real life situations as they expected to work in when
they graduate.
To enable students apply the principles and techniques theoretically learnt into real
life situations that require problem solving.
To develop students understanding of work ethics, employment demands,
responsibilities and opportunities.
To provide an opportunity for students and academic staff to interact with
stakeholders and potential employers to appreciate field situations that will also
generate information for curricula review and improvement.
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1.3 Background of the organization
The ResilientAfrica Network funded by United States Aid for International Development
(USAID) is a partnership of 20 African universities in 16 countries. It is led by Makerere
University with Tulane University’s Disaster Resilience Leadership Academy, Stanford
University and the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) as partners. RAN
is one of eight development labs under the Higher Education Solutions Network (HESN)
in the office of Science and Technology, USAID. The RAN program is led by Prof.
William Bazeyo (Makerere University, Uganda) the HESN Development Lab Director
for RAN.
RAN aims at strengthening the resilience of communities by nurturing and scaling
innovations from the different universities. It applies science and technology to
strengthen the resilience of African communities against natural and man-made stresses.
(1)
1.3.1 Vision
“Resilient African communities through innovative solutions”
1.3.2 Mission statement
“To strengthen resilience in Africa through University led local innovative solutions
using evidence based approaches”
1.3.3 Core values
Team work
Integrity
Professionalism
Accountability
Creativity
Networking
Multi-disciplinarity
1.4 Objectives
To design a resilience framework for Sub-Saharan Africa
To strengthen resilience of communities through innovations
To enhance resilience related knowledge generation and sharing
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1.5 Resilience Innovation Labs (RILabs)
Four Resilience Innovation Labs have been established, based in 4 partner universities in
Africa. They serve as RAN’s centres for tapping into the wide resource of students,
faculty and the community for ideation, development and testing of innovations. The four
Labs are: (2)
1.5.1 Eastern Africa Resilience Innovation Lab (EARILab)
The Eastern Africa Resilience Innovation Lab (EARILab)ab is based at Makerere
University School of Public Health, Uganda. The other partner Universities affiliated to
the EARILab include Gulu University (Uganda), National University of Rwanda
(Rwanda) and Kinshasa School of Public Health (DRC). The Lab has identified seven
communities that are vulnerable to the effects of climate variability and conflict, and
these communities will serve as pilot sites for resilience innovations sponsored by the
Lab. Of these seven communities, four are located in Uganda, two are in Rwanda and one
is located in DRC.
This lab handles the thematic issue of ensuring resilience in the effects of climate
variability and chronic conflicts.
1.5.2 West Africa Resilience Innovation Lab (WARILab)
The West Africa Resilience Innovation Lab (WARILab) is located at the University for
Development Studies, School of Medicine and Health Sciences in Tamale, Ghana. The
Lab has three Network Plus Universities, namely the University of Education, Winneba
located in the coastal central region of Ghana, The University of Bamako, Science,
Technique and Technology, located in Bamako, Mali and the University of Dakar,
located in the city of Dakar in Senegal. The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and
Technology (KNUST) located in Kumasi, Southern Ghana is being considered as the
second in-country partner University.
The WARILab thematic focus is Rapid Urbanization, Climate Change and Food Security.
1.5.3 Southern Africa Resilience Innovation Lab (SARILab)
The University of Pretoria School of Health Systems and Public Health host the Southern
Africa RILab with network-plus partners at University of Zimbabwe, Lilongwe
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University of Agriculture and Natural Resources and University of Limpopo. The
SARILab has identified communities of focus spread in 3 countries of Zimbabwe,
Malawi and South Africa.
This lab focuses on the thematic issues of HIV/AIDS and chronic diseases.
1.5.4 Horn of Africa RILab (HoARILab)
Jimma University, College of Public Health and Medical Sciences hosts the Horn of
Africa Resilience Innovation Lab (HoARILab), with three currently active network-plus
partners. Two of the network-plus partners are within Ethiopia; these are Addis Ababa
University, located in the central part of Ethiopia, and Bule Hora University, which is
found in Southern Ethiopia, close to the RAN project area. The other network-plus
partner is Benadir University, located in Mogadishu, Somalia.
The HoARILab deals with the thematic issues of drought and chronic conflict
1.6 Lab, department and location of industrial training
The training was done from the RAN Lab Secretariat at Makerere University School of
Public Health- Annex located at Plot 30, Upper Kololo Terrace. The School also hosts the
EARILab from which I trained in the Innovation Department. The internship season
lasted for a period of 9 weeks from 2nd
June to 31st
July 2015.
1.6.1 Focus on the EARILab
The Lab is hosted by Makerere University School of Public Health and handles two
thematic issues of focus;
Resilience to shocks and stresses arising out of climate variability and its effects on
livelihoods
Resilience to shocks and stresses arising out of chronic conflict and their effect on
livelihoods
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CHAPTER TWO:
LITERATURE REVIEW
This chapter gives a detailed theoretical description of the main fields handled during the
training. It gives a more elaborate explanation on the practical work done as described in
chapter three of this report.
Here in is also any theoretical information provided by the instructors during the training
especially through the various lectures availed to the interns. This is backed by any
research carried out on the relevant topics covered during the training all summarized in
this chapter.
2.1 Content Management System (CMS)
A Content Management System is a system used to manage the content of a website. A
Content Management System (CMS) consists of two elements: the Content Management
Application (CMA) that allows the content manager or author, who may not know
Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), to manage the creation, modification, and removal
of content from a website without needing the expertise of a webmaster and the Content
Delivery Application (CDA) which uses and compiles that information to update the
website. The features of a CMS vary, but most include web-based publishing, format
management, revision control, and indexing, search, and retrieval.
2.1.1 Joomla as a CMS
Joomla is a free and open-source CMS for publishing web content. It is built on a model–
view–controller web application framework that can be used independently of the CMS.
Joomla is one of the most popular free content management systems (CMS) in the world
that allows you to easily create and manage a dynamic website. It has an intuitive
management interface to control all the features and functionality this powerful CMS
possesses. (6)
2.1.2 Advantages of joomla
It is easy to install
The script has several thousands of free plugins available at the homepage
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There is abundance of programmer's tools and tutorials available for users
It has a comprehensive navigation system that can manage several hierarchies
Links generated by the script are very friendly and make for better positioning.
When the page design is ready, it is easier to update the script to a newer version
Joomla has an advanced administration that allows the user to manage the script.
2.1.3 Disadvantages
It has relatively limited adjustment options
It involves bigger demands on server parameters especially for large websites
Some of the plugins and modules for Joomla are paid, unlike for WordPress or Drupal
Some frustrating compatibility issues between some of the plugins
Many beginners are terrified by multitude of possibilities and functions
2.2 Geographical Information System (GIS)
A geographic information system is an information system where the database consists of
observations on spatially distributed features, activities or events, which are definable in
space as points, lines, or areas. A geographic information system manipulates data about
these points, lines, and areas to retrieve data for adhoc queries and analyses. (5)
2.2.1 Components of GIS
The following are the various components of a GIS,
Hardware; comprises the equipment needed to support the many activities needed for
geospatial analysis ranging from data collection to data analysis
Software; is essential for creating, editing and analyzing spatial and attribute data
Data; is the core of any GIS and involves vector and raster data
People; GIS professionals knowledgeable in spatial analysis and skilled in using GIS
software are essential to the GIS process.
2.2.2 Uses of GIS
This technology can be used in numerous ways. The most common ones are:
Management of resources
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Investigations of the earth’s surface that is scientific in nature
Archeological uses
Planning of locations and management of assets
Urban & regional planning
Criminology matters
An Impact assessment of the environment
The assessment and eventual development of infrastructure
Studies of the demographics of an area plus its population
Analysis with regards to engineering
Some of the common instances where you will find the GIS in use include
Emergency response teams normally use GIS when they want to collect logistics
regarding how they will move in times of natural disasters.
The system also comes in handy when authorities want to discover any potential wetlands
that need to be protected from the harmful effects brought about by pollution.
Companies also take advantage of the GIS so that they may be able to choose a strategic
market location that is not saturated by other competitors in the particular niche industry.
Management personnel use this system also so that they can be able to locate areas that
are bound to suffer from catastrophes regarding the infrastructure that is in place there.
Any potential spread of diseases & other such like pandemic are limited by the use of the
GIS since the patterns of their occurrence is predicted in sufficient time. (7)
2.3 Communication Network Technology at RAN
ResilientAfrica network has different network technologies that are currently under use.
The communication technologies range from the wired network to the wireless network.
Here installed devices including routers, switch and wireless devices forming different
networks.
2.3.1 Local Area Network (LAN)
A LAN is a data communications system designed to link computers and peripheral
devices such as printers and modems. The advantage of using a LAN is that users can
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share information stored in the network server, such as databases and programs,
communicate with each other through messaging or email.
2.3.2 Elements of a Communication Network
The following are the elements of a communication network
Network adapter; a computer needs a network adapter to connect to a network. This
converts computer data into electronic signals
Network medium; is the means used to connect the different communication
terminals. It may be twisted pair, coaxial cable etc
Cable Connectors; in wired networks, the most common form of connector is the
RJ45
Power Supply; A wireless network uses the current to generate radio waves
Hub/Switch/Router; one computer cannot connect to many others without some form
of splitter. The act as network splitters for many connections
Network Software; Software on a communicating computer packages data into
segments and puts that data into a structure called a "packet."
Ethernet Technology; Ethernet technology refers to a LAN used to connect
computers and peripheral devices
2.4 Matibabu project
As an intern under the innovation department, which deals directly with RAN innovators,
I looked at some of the underlying projects under this department. These include
Matibabu and RootIO projects as described below.
2.4.1 Overall Description
The Matibabu system combines data collection and a non-invasive mobile smartphone
application for malaria diagnosis. The customized device “Matiscope” Constitutes a LED
that is able to produce red light of wave lengths ranging from 650 nm to 690 nm of laser
polarization and modulated at 88 kHz using a Hinds photo elastic modulator and
electromagnets producing an electromagnetic field of 1T which attracts the waste product
of the malaria parasite, Hemzoin that is paramagnetic in nature. Readings from the photo
sensor are sent via a USB cable to a mobile phone for further interpretation and Storage.
The data collected being location and malaria results of each diagnosis that is visualized
in a map. (4)
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2.4.2 System Context
Light is produced on one end of an enclosed figure and a light sensor on the other end.
The sensor is placed at an angle most appropriate to capture the scattered light. The
captured sensor values are processed using a micro controller in the prototype to
differentiate between an infected person and a normal person. Then the values are sent to
the phone for justification and analyzed compared to the standard. A result page is
returned with the malaria status of the person diagnosed. The abstract setup of the
Matibabu is shown in Error! Reference source not found.
Figure 2. 1 Abstract setup of the Matibabu
2.5 Root IO Project
Root IO is a technology that combines the power of radio technology and the reach of
mobile phone coverage to transmit radio- signals in almost any community with mobile
phone coverage. The mobile phone handset can quickly become a radio transmitter when
attached to a portable hardware set implying that a radio station can be re-deployed to
different communities in the a short period of time. (3)
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2.5.1 Diagrammatic representation of root IO Radio
The root IO radio’s schematic is clearly shown in Figure 2. 2
Figure 2. 2: Root Io structure software
The hardware consists of an FM radio, a transmitter, an antenna mounted on a long tower as well
as a mobile phone that handles the programming as illustrated in Figure 2. 3
Figure 2. 3: Diagrammatic representation of Root IO Radio hardware
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CHAPTER THREE:
PRACTICAL WORK
This chapter entails the apparatus used, the objectives, procedures, observations, and
conclusions of the tests, measurements, fabrications, experiments and any other practical
works done during the training. Under this chapter also is the other work done in that
period that the trainee deemed relevant though the never had hands on operation on it.
3.1 Termination of CAT 6 cable with RJ45 cable plug
3.1.1 Objectives
To terminate working straight, crossed and rollover data cables.
3.1.2 Tools used
CAT6e cable [DUO4017040M]
RJ45 plugs
A crimping tool.[6p 8p 4p San Tus]
A cable tester [MASTER XT-468]
3.1.3 Procedure
Using a crimping tool, the ends of the cable were trimmed to ensure that they are
straight and wires are of equal length
The crimping tool was then used to strip off a small length of the CAT6e cable’s
jacket
The four twisted pairs were separated from each other, each pair unwound to
make eight individual wires, which were flattened and straightened.
Holding the cable with wire ends facing away from me, moving from left to right,
the wires were arranged in a flat side by side formation in the order; white orange,
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orange, white green, blue, white blue, green, white brown, brown for the T568B
standard.
The RJ45 was held with its pins facing away from me and the plug clip side
facing down. The flattened, arranged wires were carefully inserted into the
connector until the wire ends were firmly inside the plug.
Carefully placing the RJ45 cable plug into the provision for the 8p, the crimping
tool was used to force the plug pins into the inserted wires for contact to be
established.
After the first termination was completed, the process was repeated on the
opposite side of the cable to form a complete straight RJ45 patch cable.
The above procedures were then repeated for the termination of the crossed cable
and as well as rollover cables. This was done by merely altering the color codes as
well illustrated in chapter 2. The cables were then tested using a cable tester as
explained below.
3.1.5 Conclusion
The process of cable termination was successfully completed however it was noticed that
it requires a high level of precision especially during the arrangement and insertion of the
wires into the cable plug. If not properly arranged, the aim of the experiment will not be
achieved.
3.2 Website Designing Using Joomla
3.2.1 Joomla installation
Step 1: Download the Needed Joomla 3 Installation Package
Step 2: Upload the Joomla Files to Your Server as shown in Figure 3. 1
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Figure 3. 1: showing the Joomla window for uploading Joomla files
Step 3: Create a MySQL Database for Joomla to Use
Step 4: Go Through the Installation Process as shown in Figure 3. 2
Figure 3. 2: showing the installation window for Joomla
Once done filling in all the required fields, press the Next button to proceed with the
installation as illustrated in Figure 3. 3
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Figure 3. 3: Database configuration using Joomla
After you enter all the necessary information, press the next button to proceed.
This forwarded me to the last page of the installation process. On this page, you can
specify if you want any sample data installed on your server.
The second part of the page will shows all pre-installation checks. The Site Ground
servers meet all Joomla requirements and you will see a green check after each line as
illustrated in Figure 3. 4
Figure 3. 4: a review window of the installation settings
Finally, I hit the Install button to start the actual Joomla installation. In a few minutes, I
was redirected to the last screen of the Joomla Web Installer.
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On the last screen of the installation process i pressed the Remove installation folder
button. This is required for security reasons, so no one can reinstall your existing site
later on. Note that Joomla won't let you use your site unless you remove this folder
completely! In Figure 3. 5 is the final appearance of the window upon completion.
Figure 3. 5: last installation window
3.2.2 Joomla Template installation
Log in to the Administrator section of your site.
Click the Extensions menu.
Select Extension Manager.
Choose your installation option.
Upload Package File
Install from Directory Install from URL
Verify the installation.
Enable your template. 3.1.2 Set multiple templates at once.
Open the Template Manager.
Click a template that is not set as default.
Check the boxes for the elements for the template’s style to apply to and save
3.2.3 Installation of JEvents on a Joomla 3 site
Download JEvents
Upload and Install JEvents as shown in Figure 3. 6
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Figure 3. 6: Installation of Joomla extension window
Wait for a few seconds, for a successful installation message.
3.2.4 Creating calendar using Jevents
Create a New Category as illustrated in Figure 3. 7
Figure 3. 7: Creating a new category
Edit the necessary options as shown in Figure 3. 8 below
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Figure 3. 8: setting the category options
After clicking the "Save & Close" button, you can see the newly created category listed on
the categories page as shown below in Figure 3. 9. If you want to create more categories,
just repeat the actions you have done before.
Figure 3. 9: a list of the created categories display
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Add a New Calendar as illustrated in Error! Reference source not found.
Figure 3. 10: adding a new calendar
Add a New Event
After dealing with calendars, you now need to pay attention to events. Similarly, you
can locate the events page in the control panel by clicking on "Manage Events".
Then, choose to create a new event. Firstly, the form in the screenshot in Figure 3. 11
requires to be filled.
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Figure 3. 11: A window showing how to create a new event
Then edit the event schedules as illustrated in Figure 3. 12
Figure 3. 12: A Joomla window that allows you to edit event schedules
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3.2.5 Create Menu Items to Your Calendar to Display It
Now that you have created the content you want to display, you also have to find a way
to display the event calendar in the frontend of your site to make it visible to the public.
Just follow the steps below.
Step 1: Navigate to Menus > Main Menu, and click on "Add New Menu Item". This
will get you to an add-new page in Figure 3. 13 below
Figure 3. 13: creating menu items for the calendar
Step 2: Enter a title for the new menu, and then, click on the "Select" button for "Menu
Item Type". When the pop-up window appears, select "JEvents", and choose the menu
that you want to display as shown in Figure 3. 14.
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Figure 3. 14: selecting the JEvents menu
Step 3: You can change other options like target window, menu location and parent item,
template style as shown in Figure 3. 15.
Figure 3. 15: Editing the events calendar
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Following all the above procedures and many more, the official RAN website below was
designed.
Figure 3. 16: The new RAN website have designed through internship
3.3 Using GIS
The following steps were followed in order to get more acquainted with GIS
Step 1: Choose your story topic
Step 2: Plan and execute your data strategy
Step 3: Create a web map as shown in Figure 3. 17 below
Figure 3. 17: An illustration of a web map
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You can display point features on the map with a single symbol, as a heat map, or with
unique symbols based on an attribute as shown above.
With the symbols configured, it is time to configure the pop-ups. When you click a
feature on the map, you see a pop-up window with a default display of attributes. You
can easily change the defaults to suit your story map needs.
Step 4: Share the web map as a story map as illustrated in Figure 3. 18 below
Figure 3. 18: a web map being used as a story map
Telling stories has always been an essential way humans communicate and share
knowledge. A story told through an accessible GIS map lens is a new way to
communicate, and a powerful medium to share geographic knowledge that informs and
influences.
3.4 Making M-kits
This task required me to work with a team of members to document a short video to
illustrate a particular topic. In the compilation of the different M-kits the following
general steps were followed for each of them.
Team member selection was done at random.
Allocation of topics to be covered by each of the different groups.
Group brain storming, strategic planning and script generation.
Generation and allocation of the different characters to team members.
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Shooting of the video as per the final script.
Editing of the captured video.
Submissions of the group final video copy
Screening, reviewing and correction highlights of the videos.
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CHAPTER FOUR:
OBSERVATIONS, RECOMMENDATIONS AND CONCLUSION
This chapter summarizes the entire industrial training, the whole experience attained as
well as the challenges faced in the training. It also tackles the recommendations that the
intern deems necessary to address to the university and the company about industrial
training. Finally, the intern gives conclusive remarks overall industrial training process.
4.1 Achievements
4.1.1 Practical skills
More knowledge and skills on communication basics, communication media and
telephony.
Skills on termination of different types of network cables
Skills on website designing with Joomla
Skills on use of GIS
Skills in self and project profiling
4.1.2 Interpersonal skills
The intern learnt and gained experience on how to effectively work as team player
to gain great results. This was easy to attain because every assignment given was
done in a group with the rest of the interns guided by the employees of the
company.
The intern also learnt how to relate with the workmates as well as his supervisors
and the other employees at work.
The intern learnt how to share challenges at work with the workmates as well as his
seniors at work. This helped him not to face major step backs throughout the
training period.
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4.1.3 Communication skills
The intern learnt how to communicate with his supervisors as well as other seniors
at work in a way that reserves them the respect they deserve.
He was also happy to learn how to address his workmates in order to yield the best
results most especially when he had a project to work on.
The intern was also able to learn how to address small groups of people since he
used to have some meetings in which the interns were allowed to participate and
address their challenges as well as take part in suggesting the way forward.
4.1.4 Others
In addition to the above, the intern also gained skills on time management and being
punctual for work. The interns would also be given a certain duration with in which
to finish the assignments given during the training.
The intern learnt how to cope with the rate of doing work in the 21st
century as we
would do some work with the employees and make sure we finish with them.
4.2 Challenges
Like anyone else in a new environment, communication with the seniors as well as
fellow interns was a big challenge for the first week. However, it was fun getting to
know them and even make new friends in them as time went on.
In some of the practical works done, the interns were limited from participating
though we were allowed to have a close observation.
He faced a challenge of training with the busiest staff he had ever worked with. As
a result, sometimes we were neglected alone at the lab while other times it was hard
to cope with the speed at which they were working but we later acquired a great
experience of a true engineer.
4.3 Recommendations
Despite the great experience I had at RAN during my two months of industrial training,
there are some issues I wish to address to both Makerere University and RAN that I
believe would make the training more enjoyable when worked on.
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4.3.1 To RAN
More engagement of the trainees practically will help increase the experience and
skills attained during this period.
Providing allowances for example lunch and transport allowances will encourage
the trainees to work even harder and reduce on time waste soliciting money for
transport and going out for lunch.
4.3.2 To Makerere University
Helping students to find internship places. I believe the greatest institution in the
country can do better as far as getting her students internship slots than just issuing
an introduction letter to the students.
Supervisors should always lay a timetable of when to supervise the students so as
the students can be aware and prepare for their visits at the places of training.
4.4 Conclusion
This report is the product of a successful industrial training period. I say successful
because all I was able to meet all the objectives of this process thanks to RAN.
Through the stated challenges, I managed to go through this period successfully and
attained all the achievements stated above. I believe if the above stated recommendations
are put in consideration, it would ease this process for any party that wants to go through
it.
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