SolarWinds 301: Advanced Training in Automation and SDK

Public Training Class

This 3-day class takes an in-depth look at Network Performance Monitor (NPM) and the SolarWinds Software Development Kit (SDK)

The SolarWinds 301: Automation and SDK class is geared towards students that already have extensive experience with the SolarWinds platform but want to deep dive into topics such as Network Performance Monitor (NPM) and the SolarWinds Software Development Kit (SDK).

Loop1 recommends the SolarWinds 201: System Management & Monitoring class as a prerequisite to provide students with an advanced understanding of the SolarWinds platform as the 301 class will not cover installation and basic overviews. Students will also be expected to have a basic knowledge of the Transact-SQL and PowerShell languages.

Day 01

Day 02

Day 03

Part 1: Introduction to the SDK

SWQL STUDIO
Connection
VERBS
Where do we see SWQL Code in the regular Orion GUI

Utilizing SWQL

Advanced Alerts
Advanced Reports
SWQL Widgets

Orion modern Dashboards

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Part 2: Getting to know SWQL on a deeper level

What is it?
Verbs and metadata
Connection to SQL (abstraction to SQL Studio)

Open SQL Studio and compare tables to SWQL tables

SWQL and implicit joins in the code

Part 3: PowerShell

Fundamentals
Functions in PowerShell/Objects
SolarWinds SDK cmdlets

Part 4: Coding using tools covered in days 1 & 2

Building code that utilizes PowerShell to automate common Orion tasks

Unamanage/manage nodes
Modify node names
Add nodes to Orion
Delete nodes
Interface discovery
Network discovery
REST API coding – obtain data from SolarWinds via web GET/ POST (Postman)*

*If class time permits

Practical Application

For the final session on Day 3, we want to help you apply the new skills you have learned during the 301 class through practical application. Benefit from our hands-on lab environment to review, test, and resolve any challenges you are faced with in your SolarWinds production—all under the expert guidance of our experienced SCP-certified class instructor.

Instructors

Bill Fitzpatrick

About Me

Bill Fitzpatrick

Chair & Chief Technology Officer

Bio

An accomplished engineer with a gift for translating technical concepts into plain English and a sharp business sense, Bill Fitzpatrick is building on the success of Loop1 Systems to execute an ambitious vision for the future. Bill co-founded Loop1 Systems, a SolarWinds Authorized Partner, in 2009. He played an integral role in building the nearly 10-year-old business into what is today, a bustling, Austin-based company counting more than 200 of the Fortune 500 as clients. In the summer of 2017, Bill assumed full ownership of Loop1 Systems and has since laser-focused on one simple goal: to bring the truth to light for each Loop1 client.

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Darryl Drinkwater

About Me

Darryl Drinkwater

Professional Services Operations Manager - EMEA

Bio

The whole of Darryl’s working career has been focused on the Management and Monitoring of IT Systems and networks, often within secured environments. He has been working with SolarWinds software for more than 20 years, and currently holds all 8 available SCP’s, as well as being a SolarWinds Channel Champion. Darryl has a background in training and development, with a post-graduate award from Cambridge University and a Fellowship from the Learning & Performance Institute. He has an evangelists zeal for implementing consistent, accurate and effective system monitoring following ITIL guidelines. A typical week for Darryl consists of 50% end-user training and 50% consultancy provision for clients of all sizes and across all industry sectors. Darryl is a frequent participant and invited speaker at trade shows and conferences.

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Yashokanth Partkunan

About Me

Yashokanth Partkunan

ITOM Managed Services Engineer

Bio

Yashokanth has more than 12 years of experience in providing ITOM solutions. He has experience as a Pre-Sales Engineer, Senior Services Delivery Engineer, and Certified TL9000 Auditor. In his current role at Loop1, he works as part of the global Service Delivery team as an ITOM Managed Services Engineer, with responsibility for SolarWinds Services Assurance and Training. Yashokanth currently holds three SolarWinds Certified Professional (SCP) Certifications in NPM, NCM, and SAM as well as a B.E (Hons) in Computer Networks and Communication Technology from Coventry University, UK.

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SolarWinds Hybrid Cloud Observability

SolarWinds

Government

SolarWinds Rapid Report Card

SolarWinds Hybrid Cloud Observability

SolarWinds

Government

SolarWinds Rapid Report Card

SolarWinds 301: Advanced Training in Automation and SDK

This 3-day class takes an in-depth look at Network Performance Monitor (NPM) and the SolarWinds Software Development Kit (SDK)

Part 1: Introduction to the SDK

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Part 2: Getting to know SWQL on a deeper level

Part 3: PowerShell

Part 4: Coding using tools covered in days 1 & 2

Practical Application

Instructors

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