My Trinity Network Diagram

This diagram explains the inner workings of Trinity’s Local Area Network, highlighting how information travels from various locations such as students’ personal computers and other important buildings.  It also identifies buildings on campus that serve either as the core of the entire network or as backup systems. In addition, it reveals the types of wiring necessary for proper signaling to occur between buildings. Ultimately, this diagram conveys the message that it is no surprise Trinity University’s network system is top rated.       

      

Best Tech Tip

Mr. Joe Hatch discussed several important aspects regarding computers, including the significance of the TU Secure network, how a computer declines in efficiency over time, and where students can go on campus to obtain computer assistance. One of the best tips he gave was how you can remove all the excess junk that is present on your computer. He explained how a profile is where you log into your computer and open up your desktop.  Thus, every folder and icon is unique to your profile and every time you log in, the data you consistently put on your profile eventually keeps building. Mr. Hatch emphasized that this affects the computer’s efficiency because it has to bring up everything every time you open your desktop. He also mentioned that a computer can become less efficient over time primarily due to malware, poor software, and a hard drive that does not function properly. For this reason, he suggested downloading CCleaner, a program that removes additional junk from your computer. Something I did not know that Mr. Hatch mentioned was that CCleaner not only helps with Windows performance, but it also helps remove information that hackers use about your browsing habits. There is also a similar program called Onyx, which you can use if you have a Mac. I really learned some great tips from Mr. Hatch’s talk and will definitely apply them  to my future computer use!       

     

Trinity Mystery Spot

 

When walking by this area, I usually run into some familiar feline friends that tend to roam the Trinity campus. I chose this location because it has a very cozy feel to it and is a nice place to hang out with friends. Also, I think the true purpose of this location is quite unique. I altered this picture using Picnik to give it a more eerie look, hence making it less recognizable. Specifically, I increased the concentration and saturation levels to bring out the harsh red in the bricks, and overall, just make the photo stand out more. I then added some text (Sue Ellen Francis Font) to one of the bricks to provide some background to the picture. My last modification involved adding a cartoon of a cat, changing its color to a bright orange, and placing it behind the dog as if it were hiding. The addition of the frightened cat to this picture actually signifies the recent attacks on Trinity cats by stray dogs.    





Network Server Diagram

 

The diagram above displays the harmonious interactions between different parts of the Trinity University network, consisting of a combination of specific folders and drives among all students and professors. There are two main drives called the Y: Drive (private storage for students) and the N: Drive (place for professors to import and modify assignments), and a shared folder called the Groups Folder (shared among both students and professors). Overall, this system is incredibly effective because it not only allows professors and students to maintain privacy and control of their own documents, but it also provides the option of sharing documents. 

All About Me!

Greetings Everyone! My name is Vedanti Upadhyaya and I live in Schertz, Texas, a small town located on the outskirts of San Antonio. My parents are originally from India, making me a first generation immigrant. Born in Odessa, I have lived in Texas my entire life. I went to a private high school in San Antonio called Saint Mary’s Hall and my graduating class had only 84 students.

I like to read and write, hang out with my friends, go to theme parks because roller coasters are a total adrenaline rush, travel to different countries, and meet new people. My favorite movie genres include comedy, Sci-fi, and action. Some of my favorite movies include Iron Man, Iron Man 2, Bill and Ted’s excellent adventure, Dark Knight, GATTACA, and the 2009 hit Sherlock Holmes. My favorite books include the Harry Potter Series, the Percy Jackson series, Beloved, As I lay Dying, and Life of Pi. Hamlet, Taming of the Shrew, and Macbeth are some of my favorite Shakespeare plays and some of my favorite authors and poets include TS Eliot, Faulkner, and Woolf.  

Moreover, I enjoy photography and took it as a course in high school for three years. Specifically, I like to photograph portraits, still life scenes, and natural landscapes. My secret fact is that I learn Classical Indian Dance, and have been learning it since I was six years old. I just love to dance and am always eager to learn new styles. Recently, I participated in a Bollywood group dance, which was performed during the Diwali event hosted by ASU and HSU.   

As a first-year student at Trinity University, I am currently an intern for the Mirage and a member of ASU, FIMRC, HSU, and AMSA. I like participating in community service activities and thus want to join more service oriented organizations such as TUVAC. In addition, I am pre-med and plan to major in Biology.

I have an adequate knowledge of computers; however, I believe there is still so much more that I could learn. In middle school, I engaged in a computer skills class focusing on HTML and had to make a website as my final project. It was a challenging task, but in the end, I was proud of all the work I had accomplished. In high school when I took yearbook, I acquired basic Photoshop skills and gained experience working with a designing program called InDesign. For this reason, I would like to expand my knowledge of Photoshop and learn more techniques in media design. I am excited to take this class and develop computer skills that will last a lifetime!

Feel free to email me at: vupadhya@trinity.edu