Contribute
We Keep the Student Network Running!#
Are you interested in getting hands-on experience with modern IT infrastructure on a voluntary basis? Then join AG DSN (Arbeitsgemeinschaft Dresdner Studentennetz)! We are a group of committed students who manage and further develop the network in the dormitories. Whether you want to dive deep into the technical side or simply gain practical IT experience — with us you can learn, experiment, and actively contribute! We are divided into teams, each focusing on specific topics.
Teams#
Team Computing#
This team deals with servers, backup solutions, storage, and virtualization. If you want to see real servers in action and get to know everything from RAM modules and redundant power supplies to uninterruptible power systems, our three server locations are the right place for you.
- Learn how to set up and manage servers (with Linux, of course!)
- Optimize redundancy & resource management
- Work with modern data center technology
- Use Ansible for automation
Team Network#
As the name suggests, this is probably the most crucial team of AG DSN. Here we focus on our network infrastructure: both passive and active components, routing with various routing protocols, firewalls, and authentication solutions like RADIUS. In short: everything from Layer 1 to Layer 7 — whether radio links, fiber cables, switches, routers, or even carrier pigeons.
- Plan and expand our network infrastructure
- Work with firewalls, switches, routers, Wi-Fi, and fiber optics
- Deal with IPv6, redundant Layer 2/3 networks, and Wi-Fi optimization
Team Services#
Hardware is great, but something has to actually run on all those servers and be forwarded through the routers. That’s where Team Services comes in. From in-house developed software like Pycroft or Sipa to our own Kubernetes cluster running our services.
- Develop and maintain internal tools & web applications with Python & Flask
- Automate processes and scale services with Kubernetes
- Optimize monitoring and management software for our infrastructure
- Keep existing systems up to date and develop new features
Team Office and Support#
Abbreviated as Team BuS, this team handles member support and the offices of AG DSN. No paper stacking, sorting, or filing here — instead, you’ll get to explore our automation-based workflows, which are almost entirely digital. Team BuS also takes care of office equipment, which includes not just everyday office supplies but also a 3D printer, a range of home automation devices, and other gadgets sure to delight any tech enthusiast or tinkerer.
- Hands-on support — perfect for learning, even if you have no prior experience with git, ssh, computer networks, and so on
- Home automation and 3D printing
- Equipping our offices, which are also used as collaborative learning spaces
Team Festivities#
Not interested in tech or nerdy stuff outside your studies, but still want to contribute to the student community? No problem — Team Festivities is perfect for you! Here, we plan events like the one you probably just attended. These events are essential not only for team bonding within AG DSN but also as a place for members to connect with each other. Here you can mainly develop and apply your soft skills:
- Plan, announce, organize, and run large events
- Shape the public image of AG DSN
- Design posters and promotional material
Why Join?#
- Hands-on experience with real IT infrastructure you probably wouldn’t get to touch during your studies
- Exchange ideas with other tech enthusiasts
- Gain know-how that’s highly valuable in your professional career
- Enjoy technology & community spirit
- Take part in fun group activities
You don’t have to be a dorm resident — the only thing that matters is your motivation!
If you want to join us, just come to a meeting of one of the teams listed above or send us an email!