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Geographical Information System (GIS)
Geographical Information System (GIS) is a computer based information system used to digitally represent and analyze the geographic features present on the Earth surface and the events that taking place on it. It is an information system designed to work with data referenced by spatial/geographical coordinates. GIS is both a database system with specific capabilities for spatially referenced data as well as a set of operations for working with the data.
Need of GIS application in MKCL
Background
Through its IT literacy course MS-CIT, MKCL trained almost 30,00,000 learners in last 5 years. MKCL’s state-wide e-learning network includes

• Around 3500 Authorized Training Centers (ATCs) with balanced statewide coverage in 35 districts in Metropolitan,Urban,Semi-urban,Rural,Tribal areas of the state

• 9 Regional Lead Centers (RLCs)

• 42 District Level Local Lead Centers (LLCs)

• 350 Tehsil Level Lead Centers (TLCs)

There was a huge need of a GIS application for providing the learner community the facility to locate a training center, exam center etc. visually. For example a person wants to enroll for MS-CIT course, so he can use the GIS application and find out the nearest center from his home or a student wants to appear for MS-CIT exam and he/she can ask the GIS application to show out the available examination centers in a particular area. He/She can visually see the examination center location and the nearest landmark so that he/she can easily find out the center. Also one learner can find out what is the intake capacity, phone number, email id of a center from the GIS application. This would make the life of a learner much easier.

Solution
MKCL used two technologies to fulfill its GIS Application needs.

1) ESRI ArcIMS web based Application
The ESRI ArcIMS application program is a server based tool that provides a scalable framework for distributing GIS services and metadata over the web. Web publishing of dynamic and interactive GIS maps and data for delivery to users across the globe is enabled with a central repository for publishing and browsing metadata established. Data can be collaboratively shared with others to accomplish tasks and GIS portals can be implemented.
With ArcIMS MKCL can publish and share geospatial information. The tool is used by users to find different information like location of a particular examination center, intake capacity of one ATC etc. Users simply access these services through any web browser using HTML or Java applications provided with ArcIMS.

• 42 District Level Local Lead Centers (LLCs)

• 350 Tehsil Level Lead Centers (TLCs)

There was a huge need of a GIS application for providing the learner community the facility to locate a training center, exam center etc. visually. For example a person wants to enroll for MS-CIT course, so he can use the GIS application and find out the nearest center from his home or a student wants to appear for MS-CIT exam and he/she can ask the GIS application to show out the available examination centers in a particular area. He/She can visually see the examination center location and the nearest landmark so that he/she can easily find out the center. Also one learner can find out what is the intake capacity, phone number, email id of a center from the GIS application. This would make the life of a learner much easier.

 

2) Google Map application
Google Maps is a free and most widely used web mapping service application provided by Google that powers map-based service in Google Maps website. Google also provides embedded maps on third-party websites via the Google Maps API. Google maps offer street maps, a route planner, and an urban business locator for numerous countries around the world. Google created the Google Maps API to facilitate developers integrating Google Maps into their web sites with their own data points. By using the Google Maps API one can embed the full Google Maps on an external web site.

The benefit of using the Google map application is that many of the internet users are accustomed with Google map. So building application on Google map reduces the training requirement for the end users. Also it reduces the workload of digitizing the maps and georeferencing as those parts are already done in Google maps.

Remote Asset Inventory
Introduction
Worm is a network inventory and PC auditing software designed specifically for MKCL ATCs. It will search for all network assets with hardware and software tracking, device audit and software license management. This Software has two parts First server part which has to be installed on the system which has direct Internet connectivity, so that it can send all the data over internet to MKCL server. Second part is Client which has to be installed on all the systems of ATC network

Features

• Get the entire network asset profile with a touch of one button

• Track assets over WAN

• Get started fast with a friendly interface and a step-by-step wizard

• Know the ins and outs of your network with detailed reports in ATC, Local Lead Center, Regional Lead Center and Regional Manager login

How it Works

 

OnCET for System Administrators
Introduction To OnCeT

Online Certification Test (OnCeT) is a certification examination mandatory for the
System Administrators of all the Authorized Training Centers (ATCs)

It is designed to examine the skills and competencies of the System Administrators for using various Networking technology software tools effectively and efficiently,

Objective of the OnCeT is to offer intellectually exciting and challenging experience to the System Administrators to apply their skill and knowledge of the software tools through a set of assignments and thereby ensure their mastery on the subject

Successful System Administrators will be awarded a certificate of Maharashtra Knowledge Corporation Limited with a validity of 2 years wef the date of Certification.

Examination and Evaluation Pattern
OnCeT comprises of ELEVEN Tests and ONE Supervised Final Examination at the Local Lead Center (LLC) Location under the supervision of MKCL representative.

Type of each of the ELEVEN tests includes

• Theory test

• Objective type online test

as shown in the table below in this document.  

• 50% score is required for passing in each of the assignments and Objective tests

• Passing in each assignment is necessary to be eligible for the Final Supervised Examination

• The solutions of each test must be submitted on due date in that specific week as shown below in this document

• Maximum one week delay in submission may be allowed with 20% de-rating of score, thereby requiring 62.5% marks for passing
  instead of 50%

• The System Administrator will be declared failed, if s/he fails to submit any assignment before expiry of one-week de-rating period. No further assignment-sets will be given to her/him. S/he should reappear for the Test in next quarter with fresh application and payment of fee

• The System Administrator will be declared failed, if s/he fails in any Assignment. No further assignment-sets will be given to her/him. S/he should reappear for the test in next quarter with fresh application and payment of fee

• The System Administrator may be given next set of assignments in case the evaluation of the earlier assignment(s) is in process. However, the System Administrator will be declared failed, if s/he fails in the earlier Test, though s/he has submitted the next set of assignments

• ELEVEN tests have a weight age of 80 marks and final test has that of 20 marks

Online Evaluation Framework
This is a collaborative framework that facilitates online assignment management. It offers authenticated personal interfaces for learners, faculties, evaluators, and administrators. This has been designed and developed with an integrated approach to enable the System Administrator to post assignments for the learners based on the course structure and the schedule.
Learners can download, complete and then submit the assignments online for approval and feedback from the assistant faculty or local tutor which after approval are made available to the evaluators. The automated workflow in the system keeps track of every assignment of individual learner. Framework also offers the facility to the learners to get the assignments evaluated from best of the evaluators.
System Administrator will be submitting the assignments using the Online Evaluation Framework. Every System Administrator will have to use unique Login ID and Password to logon to the Online Evaluation Framework. This will be issued to individual System Administrator by LLC. A Web Link will be provided to logon to the Online Evaluation Framework to download the assignment and submit the same.

Application Process
1. System Administrator has to fill in online application form for OnCeT. The online application form is made available in ATC login where the System Administrator is offering his/her services. System Administrator will get a Login ID & can choose a password of his/her choice.
2. System Administrator will have to deposit Rs. 500.00 (FIVE Hundred rupees only) in cash at LLC on the specified date and obtain receipt.
3. LLC will approve the System Administrator against payment of the OnCeT fees.
4. With the Login ID and Password, System Administrator will be able to access the Online Evaluation Framework.

Fees
Rs. 500/- only ( Five hundred rupees only) per System Administrator per OnCeT

Supervised Final Examination
Examination pattern: Practical test
o Duration: 1.5 hours (45 mins for Hardware practical and 45 mins for Windows Practical test)

Examination Statistics till Nov 2007

Computing Infrastructure for the Program
MKCL’s IT Literacy program requires appropriate Hardware and licensed Operating Systems, Application Softwares and Antivirus softwares
to run on computers of their ATCs (Authorised Training Center).

MKCL’s IT Infrastructure Development program evaluates, recommends, procures and distributes these Hardware Configurations, Operating Systems, Application Softwares and Antivirus softwares to the ATCs.

The list of licensed Operating Systems, Application Softwares and Antivirus softwares sent to all MKCL ATCs is as follows
1. Microsoft Windows 2003 Standard Server
2. Microsoft Windows XP Professional
3. Microsoft Office 2003 Standard Edition
4. Microsoft Encarta
5. Trend Micro Officescan 8.0