Speech:Summer 2011 Jeff Knight


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Week Ending July 6, 2011

 * Task:
 * Learn about the Speech Project
 * Learn and practice Linux terminal commands
 * Familiarize myself with openSUSE
 * Research NFS/NFS Mounting

First, I researched this project's wiki. After I had developed a basic understanding of the project, I started practicing Linux terminal commands using openSUSE 11.4. Once I had the basics down, I starting researching the NFS protocol and it's necessary software requirements using YAST and the internet. I then used Putty to connect my home computer (using Windows 7) to Caesar. I created a new directory named /mnt/main for the NFS mount. Also, I created a new test group (unhm)and two new sample users (jknight and mjonas). Just for fun, I tried connecting to Caesar using openSUSE. It actually took me longer than I expected, but soon enough found out that to do so requires just one simple command. I attempted to complete the mount using the terminal, but have concluded that using the GUI on Caesar will be the best route to take. This will simplify the process and also reduce the number of potential mistakes. I need to go to UNHM and complete the NFS mount using Caesar. Once I have this completed, I will start working on Asterix. Then I can test that everything has been configured correctly. I don't any real major concerns. I definitely still do need practice with terminal syntax. Other then that, things are going pretty smoothly.
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Week Ending July 13, 2011

 * Task:
 * Learn and practice Linux terminal commands
 * Practice using openSUSE
 * Continue to research NFS/NFS Mounting

I continued to research NFS mounting. I developed/refined a plan to implement a NFS mount on to Caesar. I also continued to practice terminal commands using openSUSE. I need to go to UNHM and complete the NFS mount using Caesar. Once I have this completed, I will start working on Asterix. Then I can test that everything has been configured correctly. At this time, I don't any concerns.
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Week Ending July 20, 2011

 * Task:
 * Learn and practice Linux terminal commands
 * Continue to practice using openSUSE
 * Review NFS/NFS Mounting plan
 * Research LDAP

I continued to review my NFS mounting plan. I have not been able to schedule time to implement my plan, but I will be accomplishing this task soon. I also continued to practice using terminal commands on openSUSE. I also started researching LDAP. I still need to go to UNHM and complete the NFS mount using Caesar. I also need to gather more information about LDAP and to create a plan for implementing it on to the network. At this time, I don't any concerns.
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Week Ending July 27, 2011

 * Task:
 * Learn and practice Linux terminal commands
 * Continue to practice using openSUSE
 * Review NFS/NFS Mounting plan
 * Continue to research LDAP

I continued to review my NFS mounting plan. I still have not been able to use Caesar because of scheduling conflicts, but I am confident I will complete this soon. I also continued to practice using terminal commands on openSUSE. I continued to research LDAP. I still need to go to UNHM and complete the NFS mount using Caesar. I've gathered a good amount of useful information about LDAP. Next, I will organize this information and develop an implementation strategy. At this time, I don't any concerns.
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Week Ending August 3, 2011

 * Task:
 * Learn and practice Linux terminal commands
 * Continue to practice using openSUSE
 * Review NFS/NFS Mounting plan
 * Continue to research LDAP
 * Develop LDAP implementation strategy

I continued to review my NFS mounting plan and to practice with the terminal. I still have not been able to use Caesar because of scheduling conflicts. My daughter starts daycare next week, so things should become easier then. I've finished determining what is needed for LDAP to work on the server/clients. In order to fully test my findings, I will need to first complete my NFS mount and then attempt to configure LDAP on Caesar. I still need to go to UNHM and complete the NFS mount using Caesar. Next, I will need to configure Caesar as the LDAP server and Asterix as a LDAP client. At this time, I don't any concerns.
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Week Ending August 10, 2011

 * Task:
 * Learn and practice Linux terminal commands
 * Continue to practice using openSUSE
 * Review NFS/NFS Mounting plan
 * Continue to research LDAP and LDAP strategy
 * Research possibility of connecting virtual machines to UNH's telecom system

I went to UNHM to use Caesar, but was unable to get into Professor Jonas's office. I continued using the terminal and reviewing NFS/LDAP plans. I still need to complete the NFS mount and LDAP server/client assignments. I've set up a time to attempt the NFS mount on Monday August 15th. At this time, I don't any concerns.
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Week Ending August 24, 2011

 * Task:
 * Learn and practice Linux terminal commands
 * Continue to practice using openSUSE
 * Review NFS/NFS Mounting plan
 * Complete NFS mount

I went to UNHM to use Caesar. I completed all steps for the mount, but kept receiving an error. I need to do more research to finish mount. Research the error I received, fix it, and complete mount. At this time, I don't any concerns.
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Week Ending Sept 28, 2011

 * Task:
 * Complete NFS mount

With help from Professor Jonas, we completed the mount. We needed to adjust certain firewall settings in order for the machines to be communicate correctly. Research LDAP and possibly complete setup. At this time, I don't any concerns.
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