Our SolarWinds Platform Administration class is meticulously designed to cater to both new users and experienced professionals seeking to master the intricacies of the SolarWinds Platform. Over four days, you’ll delve deep into the five core modules, ensuring you have a robust grasp of their features and functionality.
Modules Covered:
- Network Performance Monitor (NPM)
- NetFlow Traffic Analyzer (NTA)
- Network Configuration Manager (NCM)
- Log Analyzer (LA)
- Server & Application Monitor (SAM)
Class Overview
This class is carefully structured to emphasize a thorough understanding of the essential features and functions of SolarWinds’ core modules, making it ideal for those who wish to build a solid foundation in network management.
Advanced Topics Not Covered
While we explore a multitude of crucial aspects in this class, please note that we do not delve into advanced topics such as database and deployment architecture, custom polling, SQL or SWQL scripting, advanced alerting, comprehensive reporting techniques, or the development of modern dashboards. These advanced subjects are extensively covered in our specialized Advanced SolarWinds Platform Administration class.
SolarWinds Certified Professional (SCP) Exam Preparation
Although this class isn’t explicitly an SCP exam preparation class, the knowledge and skills you acquire here will significantly contribute to your SCP certification journey. You’ll be well-equipped to pursue certifications in Hybrid Cloud Observability Network Monitoring, as well as the SCP exams for Network Performance Monitor (NPM), Network Configuration Manager (NCM), NetFlow Traffic Analyzer (NTA), and Server & Application Monitor (SAM).
Purpose-Built Lab Environment
When you attend one of our SolarWinds Public Training classes, you gain exclusive access to our pre-built training lab environment. This resource is tailored to each module being taught, allowing you to roll up your sleeves and dive into practical, real-world scenarios. With guided lab exercises, you’ll have the opportunity to apply what you’ve learned in a controlled environment, reinforcing your understanding and honing your skills.
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Benefit from this comprehensive 4-day Class
SolarWinds NPM Module
Morning
- Introductions and L1M31 Overview
- SolarWinds Architecture Basics
- SolarWinds Deployment Considerations
- SolarWinds Database Best Practices
- Discovery Protocols and Credentials LAB
Afternoon
- Discover, Import and Monitoring Best Practices LAB
- User Accounts LAB
- SolarWinds Console Basics
- Manage Nodes and Entities LAB
SolarWinds NPM & NCM Modules
Morning
- Custom Properties LAB
- Groups LAB
- AppStack Overview
- Dependencies Overview
- Custom Polling Overview
Afternoon
- Network Configuration Manager Overview
- NCM Licensing & Node Management LAB
- Connection Profiles LAB
- NCM Jobs LAB
- NCM Console Basics
SolarWinds NCM, LA and NTA Modules
Morning
- End of Life, End of Support LAB
- NCM Vulnerabilities LAB
- Real-Time Change Detection LAB
- Log Analyzer and Syslog LAB
- Policy Compliance LAB
Afternoon
- NetFlow Overview
- Exporter Configuration LAB
- Unmonitored Traffic LAB
- IP Address Groups LAB
- NetPath Services LAB
SolarWinds SAM and NPM Modules
Morning
- Server & Application Monitor Overview
- Monitoring Hypervisors LAB
- Server Hardware Health and Asset Inventory LAB
- SAM Server Utilities LAB
- AppInsight (Active Directory, SQL, IIS) LAB
- Application Templates and Monitors LAB
Afternoon
- Thresholds and Alerts LAB
- Orion Reports LAB
- PerfStack LAB
- Orion Maps LAB
- Worldwide Map LAB
- NOC View LAB