PAK SKIT. Monitoring

MONASTERY. Monitoring

SKIT. Monitoring - a system for monitoring the resources of telecommunications infrastructure. In general, PAK SKIT allows continuous monitoring of all information technology resources of the organization/enterprise, retrospective analysis of emergency situations and prompt elimination of failures in the operation of IT resources of any type.

The software product allows you to constantly monitor the resources of the telecommunications infrastructure of an institution, agency, enterprise, as well as quickly inform the competent services about failures and incidents.

The automated system "SKIT" provides the systematization of data on the used information and communication resources and monitoring the state of channels, equipment, software in real time.

As part of the PAK, the network traffic analysis module

SKIT allows you to detect all incidents related to unplanned stopping of services, deterioration of quality of communication channels, malfunctioning of server and telecommunication equipment. The IT solution has three basic subsystems. The continuous monitoring subsystem monitors the status of the software and hardware in use. When malfunctions or anomalies are detected in the operation of the observed critical information infrastructure objects, technical personnel are automatically notified.

The software product is adapted to monitor complex data exchange processes between geographically distributed systems. It can be used to monitor the performance of electronic services of government agencies in the electronic interaction system (SMEV) when providing state and municipal services in electronic form.

The technical support subsystem automates the processes of servicing users, processing requests for modernization and development of the IT infrastructure, controls the quality and timing of execution. In addition, it provides planning and control of routine maintenance of IT resources.

The technical accounting subsystem is designed to systematize data on the equipment and software in operation, to control the efficiency of use and to comply with the license cleanliness. SKIT is certified by the Ministry of Communications of Russia and has a FSTEC certificate confirming its compliance with the requirements of protection against unauthorized access to information. The software product is registered in Rospatent, is included in the Unified Register of Domestic Software and fully complies with the requirements of the Unified Register of Russian Computer Programs and Databases.

PAK SKIT.

Software and hardware complex SKIT. This allows you to automate the processes of inventory of personal computers, software, as well as accounting of used equipment at workplaces (telephones, printers, monitors, various components).

SKIT to monitor and support the operation of the entire urban infrastructure

SKIT, sharpened under the urban environment, can monitor the performance of light road signs, the state and repair of roads, landscaping, and the functioning of public wi-fi networks.

For example, the online monitoring subsystem monitors the functioning of the entire city IT infrastructure, including the video surveillance and fire fighting network, special-purpose complexes, communication channels, network, server equipment at the facilities of state and municipal institutions, construction sites, factories, warehouses, hospitals and stores.

The inventory subsystem maintains centralized accounting of IT infrastructure resources, automatic collection of information about the used hardware and software. This allows you to optimize equipment purchases, helps justify the city IT budget, and increases the transparency of the cost of IT assets.

The IT operations support subsystem manages the full lifecycle of IT assets, identifies infrastructure problems in a timely manner and offers solutions, automatically monitors financial information about IT assets, contracts and warranty services.

Software product configuration has been implemented in several cities. For example, in the computing networks of Surgut and Orel, there is a subsystem for analyzing the quality of network traffic, which collects and analyzes the current parameters of data traffic in real time.

In Novosibirsk, Voronezh, as well as in the Novosibirsk and Voronezh regions, the SKIT solution is actively used: to automate the processes for supporting the operation and automated inventory of resources of the critical information infrastructure of Sistema -112.

In Nizhnevartovsk and Voronezh, using the SKIT software product, the operability of the Safe City video surveillance systems was constantly monitored.

The domestic software product SKIT is certified by the Ministry of Communications of Russia and has a FSTEK certificate confirming its compliance with the requirements of protection against unauthorized access to information. The software product is registered in Rospatent, is included in the Unified Register of Domestic Software and fully complies with the requirements of the Unified Register of Russian Computer Programs and Databases.

MONASTERY. Traffic

SKIT Traffic is a network traffic analysis program designed to collect, store and statistically analyze information about the amount of data that has passed through segments and nodes of a computer network. The program automatically collects Netflow data from network routers (sensors), aggregates this data by minutes, five-minute intervals, hours.

In automatic mode, the system generates various types of statistical reports:

• rating of "Top 10 sessions" of information transmission for a certain interval of time through specified routers,
• rating "Top 10 applications" by traffic volume of various applications (http, ftp, smtp, ssh, nfs and others),
• pie charts, histograms and graphs showing the percentage of traffic volumes with the specified parameters,
• real-time monitoring of traffic volume passed from IP address "A" to IP address "B" with possibility of filtering by TCP-ports.

2021: Integration with the software platform for managing Rostelecom ESMP services

Rostelecom Group of Companies announced on December 8, 2021 that it had combined two IT products: its own software platform for managing ESMP services and the Inventory and Technical Support Control System (SKIT). The interaction of the combined systems will allow to build a fully automated process of monitoring and managing configurations, including communication channels, server and communication equipment. More details here.

2018

Testing of the test stand "Safe City"

On November 16, 2018, GLOBUS-TELEKOM announced that, together with SPRA, they had completed testing the test stand of the Safe City information platform.

According to the company, the purpose of the development is to provide users of the Safe City with additional capabilities for forecasting, monitoring and preventing emergencies. In addition, the information and communication solution will provide control over the elimination of the consequences of emergencies, the interaction of duty, dispatch and municipal services of the city.

The pilot demonstration stand of the Safe City information platform is based on the CoordCom software complex of SPRA and the SKIT software and hardware complex.

According to company representatives, SKIT will help not only to see, for example, non-working fire sensors in shopping centers, but also to timely establish the causes of their malfunction. The collected data will be promptly transmitted to the KordCom PC.

Our software product will provide an automated summary of information in a specific region when a fire, flood and other adverse events are reported. For example, at a demonstration stand, you can see at which point of the city or district a fire occurred, whether fire engines were sent there, or whether people are being quickly evacuated. Sergey Rybakov, Chief information officer of GLOBUS-TELEKOM

The functionality of the software and hardware complex "SKIT" consists of three basic subsystems: online monitoring of IT infrastructure, technical support service, inventory. The system provides continuous monitoring of the state of the IT infrastructure of the enterprise, organization, department, predicts and prevents the development of malfunctions in server and specialized equipment, allows you to monitor the quality of emergency warning systems, hardware, communication channels, software.

Wi-Fi Monitoring Service

Globe Telecom"" (subsidiary Rostelecom"") on August 2, 2018 announced the development of a network monitoring solution based on the SKIT software and hardware complex. Wi-Fi The service is relevant for banks, catering enterprises, museums, parks, recreation areas and other city facilities.

According to the developers, the SKIT subsystem provides constant quality control of the functioning of geographically distributed Wi-Fi networks, allows you to quickly identify and prevent the development of emergency situations in its various segments.

The wireless network service automatically receives data on the quality of Wi-Fi access points, traffic profile, and air load. In addition, it is possible to online measure the current values of the key characteristics of the network.

The high quality of the network is achieved by using specialized devices - probes or sensors located in its segments. Each probing device provides comprehensive information about the operation of the Wi-Fi network at the installation point. For example, the load of network equipment and communication channels, the signal and noise level across all frequency bands, the density of Wi-Fi access points, and the number of network identifiers.

Under constant monitoring are the main parameters of communication channels: losses and delays of data packets, current phase deviations of digital signals, load levels of switching interfaces. With the help of commands from operational services specialists, the probe provides a secure connection to the Wi-Fi access point being tested, generates special data packets labeled with network protocols, and also determines the real data transfer rate, explained in Globus Telecom.

The solution has a number of features: it monitors wireless communication networks online, increases control over the operation of serviced facilities, timely detects negative events occurring in geographically distributed communication nodes, the company added.

Start of sales of SKIT solution in Central Russia

In the Central Federal District of Russia, Rostelecom on June 4, 2018 began selling the SKIT package, a comprehensive solution for automating the control and inventory of IT infrastructure resources developed by a subsidiary of the operator, Globus-Telecom. The system monitors the quality of the organization's information systems, maintains technical accounting and monitoring of network traffic, predicts and prevents equipment malfunctions.

The market is developing and automation of processes has long become the norm. Either through outsourcing - the introduction of solutions according to the "infrastructure as a service" model, or through the installation of complex control systems. And for both of these ways, Rostelecom offers solutions. First, we offer a lease of computing capacity, or a virtual PBX service, and second, an automated IT infrastructure management system. The SKIT software solution will help you manage your entire enterprise infrastructure. He will automatically collect and process data, conduct an inventory of resources and prevent malfunctions in information systems, "said Dmitry Kim, deputy director of the macro-regional branch - director of work with the corporate and state segments of the Center MYFF Rostelecom.

All data on operation of equipment and software "SKIT" systematizes and outputs to a single software management console. If the parameters to be analyzed deviate from the specified normal state, or if their behavior is not standard, SKIT will inform the responsible IT specialists about this. Various communication channels can be used for notification - from notification on the web portal to SMS or a call to a mobile phone.

SKIT includes three basic subsystems: online monitoring, operation support and inventory of information resources. The solution provides continuous monitoring of the state of the IT infrastructure of the enterprise, predicts and prevents equipment malfunctions, allows you to monitor the quality of hardware, communication channels and software.

The first subsystem in real time monitors the active network and server equipment of the computer network, monitors the health of the software. "SKIT. Traffic "will help to collect, save and analyze statistics on the amounts of information transmitted through the nodes of the organization's computer network. In turn, the technical support module automates user service, processing requests for infrastructure upgrades. SKIT simplifies the processes of inventory of information resources: collects data on installed hardware and software, conducts technical accounting of components of computing systems on various platforms.

The system implements the need to comply with the rules for connecting to the state State system of detection, prevention and elimination of consequences of computer attacks.

2017

The mobile protected complex "SKIT" for the needs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia has been released

In 2017, the company released the SKIT mobile protected complex for the needs of the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs. The IT system allows automatic monitoring of all objects and resources of the customer's information communication infrastructure and detection of incidents related to unplanned stopping of services, deterioration of the quality of communication channels, malfunctioning of server and telecommunication equipment. In addition, the development provides accounting and visualization of the location of IT infrastructure objects on geographical maps, logical diagrams, and floors of buildings.

Using the mobile version of the IT solution, you can simultaneously monitor 3,000 pieces of communication equipment and 2000 automated workstations. The software complex is capable of processing network traffic at a speed of up to 450 Mbps in on-line mode. At the same time, the standard for switching on and entering the standard mode of operation of the mobile "SKIT" is 15 minutes.

The domestic product SKIT is certified by the Ministry of Communications of Russia, has a FSTEK certificate confirming its compliance with the requirements of protection against unauthorized access to information. The software product is registered in Rospatent and is included in the "Unified Register of Russian Programs for Computers and Databases."

Compatibility with the Elbrus platform

Globus-Telecom (a subsidiary of Rostelecom) and ICST tested the compatibility and interaction of the SKIT software and hardware complex and the platform of the modern domestic Elbrus microprocessor. Test work completed successfully.

Testing was carried out by a joint team of specialists from ICST and Globus-Telecom. The purpose of the tests is to check the operability of the Russian monitoring system of protected telecommunication networks "SKIT" on the Elbrus hardware platform.

The functional components of the IT system were tested on the equipment of MCST in nine items: measurement accuracy, volume and speed of telemetry data processing, compatibility of the monitoring system based on a trusted software and hardware platform with communication equipment.

Testing was carried out for the correct interpretation of event information and ensuring a mode close to real time when solving the problems of operational analysis of the operability of communication nodes.

Tests of the IT system response speed to operator commands have also been successfully completed and reports in various formats have been generated in a timely manner. With the help of special settings, specialists have achieved telemetry processing speeds of up to 450 Mbps.

Tests showed the correct interaction of the SKIT automated system and the computing complex with the Elbrus-2C + processor. According to the expert group, the SKIT software will be compatible with the Elbrus servers of the following generations: Elbrus-4S, Elbrus-8S.

The development of both companies can be used together to provide processes for monitoring, accounting, support the operation of telecommunication networks and critical information infrastructure facilities.

Interface with Industrial Equipment Control Controllers

The special operator of communications services Globus-Telecom (a subsidiary of Rostelecom) on September 18, 2017 announced the creation of a functionality for interfacing the SKIT system with industrial equipment control controllers.

According to Globus Telecom, the module of the SKIT monitoring system was introduced MFTS in Salekhard to control important parameters of the diesel generator. In this case, the monitoring is carried out through the interface with the DSE 7320 automatic start controller, which, when the external voltage is disconnected from the monitored object, connects the electricity generated by the generator to this object. The module itself is configurable and can also be used to monitor any industrial equipment having digital interfaces for retrieving values ​ ​ of monitored parameters.

Using the presented module, the SKIT system receives information on all relevant parameters of the operating industrial equipment, including:

• motor clock counters readings,
• oil pressure level,
• generator operating frequency,
• coolant temperature,
• engine speed,
• generator and battery voltage level,
• no battery charge,
• current overload,
• equipment shutdown due to engine malfunction.

We provided our SKIT with a special module for monitoring, analysis and decision making, taking into account all kinds of options for a combination of parameters that can affect the operability of the equipment, "said company Chief information officer Sergey Rybakov. - It is important that the development takes into account the environmental conditions under which the equipment is operated and helps to prevent undesirable consequences. Based on the experience gained, we are working on testing the interface of the SCIT system with engineering systems of other manufacturers in a variety of application conditions.

Mobile version of SKIT

On April 21, 2017, Globe-Telecom introduced a mobile version of PAK SKIT. The technology is designed for continuous control of secure telecommunication networks from mobile communication nodes of power structures.

The IT system allows you to automatically monitor all objects and resources of the customer's information communication infrastructure, identify incidents related to unplanned stopping of services, deterioration of the quality of communication channels, malfunctioning of server and telecommunication equipment. The development provides accounting and visualization of the location of IT infrastructure objects on geographical maps, logical diagrams, floors of buildings.

Using the mobile version, it is possible to simultaneously monitor 3 thousand pieces of communication equipment and 2 thousand automated workstations. The software complex is capable of processing network traffic at a speed of up to 450 Mbps online. The standard for starting in the standard mode of operation of the mobile SCIT is 15 minutes.

One of the features of development is the ability to adapt to equipment and information systems of domestic production. We periodically test the compatibility of our solution with the IT systems of other Russian developers and get objectively good results. Sergey Rybakov, Chief information officer of Globus-Telecom

In 2016, the SKIT software product passed state registration with the Ministry of Communications of Russia and was included in the Unified Register of Domestic Software.

"Transactional Monitoring" Smart Module (Robot)

In March, the company presented additional capabilities of the SKIT software and hardware complex in terms of continuous monitoring, accounting and support for the operation of IT infrastructure for state institutions and enterprises of the military-industrial complex.

The IT system provides customers with continuous and continuous monitoring of the operation of all elements of a geographically distributed computing network. The functionality of the complex is set for timely detection of abnormal situations related to the operation of equipment and software, retrospective analysis and prompt information of support services about the arising failures and incidents.

Along with traditional IT infrastructure management functions, one of the company's latest developments was demonstrated - the Transactional Monitoring smart module (robot), designed to intelligently control the quality of state and municipal services in electronic form.

The error detection mechanism contained in the smart module is able to detect them in existing information systems in the early stages, prevent failures and emergency situations, detect deviations from the specified parameters of operation and risk area before complaints from users.

2016

Transactional monitoring from GLOBUS-TELEKOM

The telecom operator GLOBUS-TELEKOM completed work in November on the creation of the Transactional Monitoring smart module in the development of the SKIT IT system.

The development is part of the software and hardware complex of monitoring, accounting and technical support "SKIT." With the help of the "Transactional Monitoring" smart module, customers (state authorities and municipalities) will be able to monitor the quality of information systems used in the provision of state and municipal services in electronic form.

The smart module is a software robot that performs intelligent quality control of services. For example, in the course of providing citizens with a "doctor's appointment" service, the program performs a patient registration scenario according to a given schedule: selecting a medical organization, doctor, date and time of admission, and forming a registration card. At the same time, the results of the work are stored in the database of the centralized system "SKIT."

The error detection mechanism contained in the smart module is able to detect them in existing information systems in the early stages, prevent failures and emergency situations, detect deviations from the specified parameters of operation and risk area before complaints from users.

The development is designed for the simultaneous operation of hundreds of transactional monitoring software robots. In general, the use of a smart module allows you to organize comprehensive monitoring of the technological processes of information systems from various points of communication networks, as well as to see and evaluate the quality of electronic services through the eyes of an ordinary person.

Unified register of domestic software

The automated control, inventory and technical support system SKIT, developed by GLOBUS-TELEKOM, has passed state registration with the Ministry of Communications of Russia and is included in the Unified Register of Domestic Software.

"SKIT. Traffic" is isolated as an independent product

In the spring of 2016, the company introduced an update to the SKIT software and hardware complex, combining the functions of managing and monitoring the IT infrastructure. The module "SKIT. Traffic" is distributed among defense industry enterprises and state institutions free of charge under an industry expert license (OEL) as part of the company's implementation of a new approach to the development and implementation of open source software systems.

The IT solution is enhanced by intelligent "hot" link redundancy, providing automatic or manual switching to alternative links in the event of a decrease in the quality of communication on the main network.

The SKIT complex is certified by the Ministry of Communications of Russia as a system for managing and monitoring telecommunication networks. In addition, the development has a FSTEC certificate of Russia, confirming its compliance with the requirements for protection against unauthorized access to information and the absence of undeclared capabilities.

2015

PAK "SKIT" is compatible with agro-industrial complex "MMSN"

On August 24, 2015, Globe-Telecom and Research Institute Scale announced the completion of testing for compatibility of the special-purpose multiprotocol router AIC MMSN and PAK SKIT.

The initiators announced the correct operation of the MMSN router under the control and control of the SKIT PAK. The integrated complex of MMSN and PAK SKIT provides high-performance IP routing of data flows with health monitoring of internal nodes of telecommunication equipment and continuous monitoring of the quality of communication channels. At the same time, given the implementation of a high level of information security in these solutions, their use can become effective as a basis for the creation of trusted communications networks for special and civilian purposes.

The special purpose multiprotocol router (MMSN) is focused on organizing regional networks, ensuring traffic transfer security. Developer - Research Institute Scale.

Product Promotion to Regions

On October 22, 2015, Globus-Telecom proposed that municipalities automate the accounting of IT resources.

Globus Telecom shared its experience in developing and implementing IT solutions at the conference of the Association of Siberian and Far Eastern Cities "Information Technologies in Local Self-Government." The company demonstrated the capabilities of the software and hardware complex "SKIT," combining the main functions of management, monitoring, technical accounting of the IT infrastructure of the organization/enterprise.

Local authorities and municipal organizations/institutions demand software and hardware in terms of geographically distributed technical accounting and inventory of office equipment. With the help of an IT solution, you can create a single system of automatic accounting and inventory at the municipal level. This will allow you to centrally record not only IT hardware, but also software, identify unlicensed software, replace it, and efficiently use expensive software products.

- Our development has Rospatent state a certificate of registration, a certificate Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media of compliance with the requirements for automated control and monitoring systems of telecommunication networks, - stressed the Sergey Rybakov Director of IT and Innovation CJSC "." - Globe Telecom We are currently completing the process of obtaining a certificate FSTEC for compliance of the software product with the requirements of protection against unauthorized access to information and the level of control of lack of undeclared capabilities.

During the discussion of import substitution in IT systems, the company proposed its own approach - the introduction of open source software adapted to Russian conditions and distributed under an industry expert license. The launch of the project, which will test the approach, is scheduled for the IV quarter of 2015. The product in the project will be a system for monitoring and analyzing network traffic, designed to collect, store and statistically analyze information about the volume of data that has passed through segments and nodes of the computer network ("SKIT. Traffic ")

Compatibility with MV Arbor

On December 14, 2015, it became known that Globus-Telecom had completed tests on the compatibility of the special-purpose computer computer SN Arbor with the SKIT telecommunications infrastructure monitoring and management system.

Test results confirmed correct interaction and serviceability of "SKIT" system on "Arbor" computer. During the tests, the IT system online collected information about the state of the customer's equipment and monitored the appearance of various events by priority. There are no emergency situations, which means "SKIT" and "MV Arbor" computers can be used together in automated enterprise/institution telecommunication infrastructure management complexes to provide monitoring, technical accounting and operation support processes.