The Netz-AK of the Studierendenwerk Tübingen-Hohenheim is looking for new members to work together on exciting changes in our dormitory network. We have some big challenges ahead, and as a member of Netz-AK, you can bring your own ideas or actively participate in the following projects:
- Implementing IPv6: Prepare our network for the future.
- Restructuring the Subnets: Optimize the network architecture.
- Choosing New Switches (e.g., Mikrotik): Make important decisions about hardware.
- Firewall Hardening: Increase the security of our network.
- Providing Wi-Fi in the Kitchens: Help decide which technology to use and set up different test scenarios.
- Introducing Eduroam in public areas around the dorms: Make internet access more convenient.
- Social Media Presence: Manage and update our social media channels to share our activities and keep the community informed.
- Maintaining the Website: Update and expand the existing website, which serves as the central source of information for all network matters.
- Improving User Guides: Create and improve documentation and guides to make using and accessing the network easier.
- Support Ticket System: Implement and maintain a ticket system to handle support requests efficiently.
- Network Monitoring: Use monitoring tools to keep an eye on network performance and respond to issues early.
- Data Protection: Develop strategies to improve and ensure data protection within our network.
- Network Neutrality: Ensure that our network remains fair and open to all users without discrimination.
- Hosting and Backup for Village Council Data: Help securely store and back up the Village Council’s data.
- Backup for Our Data: Create and implement a strong backup system to prevent the loss of important network data.
- Public Relations: Develop strategies to make the Network Working Group’s activities more known to the public and attract new members.
- Workshops on Network Infrastructure: Organize and lead workshops to teach other students the basics and details of our network infrastructure.
- Nerdy Research on Computer Networks: Conduct your own exciting research projects on computer networks and share the results with the community.
If you’re interested in helping to shape the digital infrastructure of our community, join our team and bring your ideas! Together, we will make our network ready for the future.
We don’t have fixed meeting times yet, but we’ll plan them together with all members at the start of the semester. You can already reach out to us through our contact form to get involved!
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