Comprehensive Network Infrastructure Management: Modern Approaches
Basic Level
📌 Required Knowledge
Participants must understand the principles of building SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) local networks, be familiar with the basics of working with Linux operating systems (Ubuntu or Debian), and have knowledge of TCP/IP network protocols. A basic understanding of network equipment configuration and the ability to work with cable networks are required.
🖥 Software and Equipment
Competition computers are pre-installed with Windows 10/11, web browsers (Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Yandex Browser), and tools for working with virtual machines and networks, including:
- Cisco Packet Tracer
- VirtualBox
- QEMU/KVM
- Visual Studio Code
- Python 3
- Putty
- VNC Client
- Windows RDP Client
Additionally, the following equipment will be provided:
- Two RJ45 connectors
- Crimping tools for network cables
- 1.5–2 meters of twisted pair cable
- Phillips screwdriv
📝 Type of Task
Participants must identify and troubleshoot hardware issues in a PC, properly crimp and test cable connections using copper twisted pair cables. They will also configure virtual machines on Linux and Windows and perform basic network equipment setup.
📋Format of the Event
- Preliminary round – Online testing covering the basics of networking, operating systems, and basic administration.
- Final round – A two-day competition, including practical tasks on diagnosing, configuring, and testing network infrastructure.
🚫 Prohibited Actions
- Using neural networks and code generators.
- Logging into email services, cloud storage, GitHub, online IDEs, or remote repositories.
- Downloading or uploading files through personal cloud storage or remote servers.
🛠 Allowed Actions
- Access to official documentation and reference resources without authentication.
- Working exclusively in a local environment with pre-installed software.
Заявок
Professional Level
📌 Required Knowledge
Participants must confidently work with Linux operating systems (Ubuntu or Debian), understand TCP/IP network protocols, and be able to configure medium and enterprise-level network equipment. Knowledge of server technologies, including PostgreSQL, and experience with DevOps approaches such as CI/CD in GitLab are required.
Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) automation tools based on Ansible, containerization with Docker, and network infrastructure monitoring using Prometheus is necessary.
🖥 Software
Competition computers are pre-installed with Windows 10/11, web browsers (Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Yandex Browser), and tools for virtualization, DevOps, and containerization, including:
- Cisco Packet Tracer
- VirtualBox
- QEMU/KVM
- Visual Studio Code
- Python 3
- Putty
- VNC Client
- Windows RDP Client
📝 Type of Task
Participants must deploy and configure a comprehensive IT infrastructure within a virtual laboratory, including network configuration, installation of Linux-based servers, deployment of a web application and a PostgreSQL database. Additionally, they must automate routine tasks using Ansible and set up infrastructure monitoring with Prometheus.
📋 Format of the Event
- Preliminary round – Online testing covering network administration, DevOps tools, and containerization.
- Final round – A two-day competition, including the implementation of a practical task on deploying, configuring, and monitoring infrastructure.
🚫 Prohibited Actions
- Using neural networks and code generators.
- Logging into email services, cloud storage, GitHub, online IDEs, or remote repositories.
- Downloading or uploading files through personal cloud storage or remote servers.
🛠 Allowed Actions
- Access to official documentation and reference resources without authentication.
- Working exclusively in a local environment with pre-installed software.