Join the Detective Mission

Calling all networking enthusiasts, beginners, and experts!
Test your skills and uncover network errors in our network detective challenge game.
Beginners are welcome; no experience required.
The rules are simple, and we‘ll provide all the information you need to get started.
Don't wait - enroll for the challenge, win prizes, and connect with fellow networking enthusiasts!

HOW TO PLAY THE GAME

STEP 1

As a networking detective, start your investigation by clicking the Register button to join the case
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HOW TO PLAY THE GAME

STEP 2

Read the case file*1 carefully to understand the problem details
*1 You may download the case file from the course player
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HOW TO PLAY THE GAME

STEP 3

Navigate the interactive user interface to search for clues and misconfigurations (follow the tutorial of Network Detective Challenge)
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STEP 4

Follow the clues and enter the code in the Submit Answer*2 box to solve the case
*2 You may submit your answer before the date of closure for each case
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Tips & Tricks

1. All issues are related to misconfigurations found in Nebula Control Center (NCC).
2. Each case comes with an interactive UI of Nebula Control Center (NCC) simulating the network issue.
3. You do not have to input the correct settings. Just identify the one misconfiguration in each case.
4. After joining the challenge, you can visit or continue your progress from your Learner Profile page.

Hunt the Network Error Now

The case is open! Put your skills to the test in our new series of interactive networking cases.
Solve the errors and win prizes. The challenges include:

Case 1: Crack the Case for Switch
Nov. 1 - 15 (Closed)

Expose the most common errors that
users will experience

Case 2: Crack the Case for WiFi Network
Nov. 16 - 30 (Closed)

Investigate and find solutions for WiFi network errors occurring in an
undisclosed area

Case 3: Crack the Case for Firewall
Dec. 1 - 15 (Closed)

Use your knowledge of the Firewalls and your problem-solving skills
to resolve the errors

Eyes on the Prizes

Join the excitement with our fantastic prizes! They‘re revealed every two weeks after we publish
the error and answer for each bi-weekly challenge
(T&Cs | Answers Reveal & Schedule | Award List & Schedule).

Get it right, and you'll earn:

One New Badge for Three Cases Participants

  • Level 1 Prize:
    Badge of Honor for Community

Bi-weekly Prizes

  • Level 2 Prize (Case 1):
    One ZCNE Coupon
  • Level 3 Prize (Case 2):
    One ZCNE Coupon
    One 5% Marketplace Discount Code
  • Level 4 Prize (Case 3):
    One ZCNE Coupon
    One 5% Marketplace Discount Code
    One Extra 10% Marketplace Discount Code

Need guidance during your quest?

Discuss your findings with other enthusiasts in our Community
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the challenge with Video Tutorial
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