SOLARWINDS PUBLIC TRAINING CLASSES MODULES COVERED: NPM, SAM, NCM, NTA, IPAM & VNQM SOLARWINDS ORION SUITE INTRODUCTION Loop1 Systems offers public training for Solarwinds products in a comfortable classroom environment. The training is a comprehensive overview and detailed explanation of the Solarwinds modules. The course is led by a seasoned engineer and former Solarwinds employee, who has experience working on hundreds of unique Solarwinds platforms. This public training is ideal for clients who have a small networking team or individuals looking to familiarize themselves with the Solarwinds Orion Suite. FEATURES & BENEFITS Led by a seasoned Solarwinds Certified Professional (SCP) Engineers on hand to answer all questions See how other engineers configure their network Learn the fundamentals & capabilities of the Solarwinds software products Recommendations based on your specific instance of Orion Great preparation for your SCP certification Hands-on learning lab fully equipped with pre-configured laptops and your own Orion server Network with other engineers at our complimentary happy hour Breakfast & Lunch provided on all training days TRAINING IN AUSTIN, TX Public training classes are hosted at Loop1 Systems corporate headquarters. We are just 10 minutes from downtown Austin where you will find a large selection of hotel, dining, and entertainment options. Come to Austin for our expectional training and spend the weekend in the Live Music Capital of the World. REGISTRATION Register now to reserve a seat or seats for a specific class week. For more details or to register for a Loop1 Systems Public Training Class, please call us toll free at (877) 591-1110 or visit us at www.loop1systems.com. CONTACT INFORMATION 912 S. Capital of Texas Highway Ste. 240 Austin, TX 78746 http://www.loop1systems.com Copyright 2014 All rights reserved. Loop1 Systems and the Loop1 Systems logo are registered trademarks of in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Publication Number: DS-PT-001-01042013-US, Jan 2013.
SOLARWINDS ORION CORE 101 SYLLABUS The Loop1 Systems SolarWinds Orion Core Public Training course is geared toward students of all knowledge levels. The objectives covered in the course will both introduce the features and best practices to users who are new to Orion products and will dive into advanced configuration options and scenarios intended for more advanced users. Simultaneously the instructor will query students on their specific deployments and aid students in understanding how a specific feature or best practice can be most effectively leveraged in their production environment. Time permitting; the instructor may have students share their production with the class to be used in a real-world training scenario. Day 1: Orion Network Performance Monitor (NPM) 1. Understanding Orion NPM Server Prerequisites 1.1 IIS & SQL Server Verifications In-depth review on how to understand server load (based on number of monitored elements across all installed modules) to determine the appropriate core and SQL server hardware requirements for a given environment. 2. Installing Orion NPM 2.1 Orion NPM Configuration Wizard Students perform a hands-on installation of NPM on their own virtual machine and learn how to leverage the configuration wizard to maintain an Orion deployment. 3. Using the Orion NPM Web Console 3.1 Populating the Orion NPM Node Database Network Discovery Adding & Removing Nodes Editing Nodes Understanding Node Grouping 3.2 Working with Custom Properties Defining Custom Properties Using the Account Limitation Builder Students gain an in-depth, hands-on understanding of the various functions within the Orion web console. The instructor covers best practices for node discovery, managing users, view limitations, custom properties and data retention. Classroom discussions present concepts and ideas with a step-by-step approach to apply the best practices to each student s individual production environment. 3.3 Creating & Managing Web Console Users Defining View Limitations 3.4 Creating & Managing Views Customizing Default Views Creating Views Working with the Custom HTML Resources 3.5 Working with Wireless Devices in NPM Autonomous Access Points Thin Controllers & Lightweight Access Points Wireless Clients 3.6 Working with Database Retention & Database Maintenance in NPM 3.7 Working with Syslog & SNMP Traps in NPM Contact Information 700 Lavaca St. Suite 1400 Austin, TX 78701 trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Publication Number: DS-PTS-OC-001-08262013-US, Aug 2013
Day 2: Orion Network Performance Monitor (NPM) Cont d 4. Orion Network Atlas 4.1 Creating Maps in Orion NPM Understanding Connect Now Understanding Child Status Indicators Students gain experience building maps in Network Atlas and learn best practices for presenting Orion data visually in maps for both business application status and geographic mapping. 5. Orion NPM Server Applications 5.1 Advanced Alert Manager Creating & Editing Alerts Defining Alert Actions and Escalation 5.2 Orion Report Writer Creating & Editing Reports Automating reports with Orion Report Scheduler Students gain experience modifying built-in alerts, reports and custom pollers. Discussion topics include best practices for alert creation and notifications, minimizing false positives, automation of report delivery. Additionally the Custom Poller training covers SNMP fundamentals of understanding MIBs, OIDs and presenting Custom Poller data in the Orion web console. 5.3 Universal Device Poller Creating Customer Pollers Working with Transforms Day 3: Orion NetFlow Traffic Analyzer (NTA) 1. Understanding Orion NTA Prerequisites 1.1 Orion Service Packs 1.2 Database Performance Considerations 1.3 Configuring NetFlow Sources Students develop an understanding of what data is included in flows, how to leverage IP address groups for understanding traffic flow of specific sites, applications or users. Students implement flow to their own classroom servers. 2. Installing Orion NTA 2.1 Orion Configuration Wizard 3. Using the Orion NTA Web Console 3.1 Viewing NetFlow Sources 3.2 Working & Monitored Applications 3.3 Working & IP Address Groups 3.4 Orion NTA Data Retention trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Publication Number: DS-PTS-OC-002-08262013-US, Aug 2013
Day 3: Orion Network Configuration Monitor (NCM) Students gain hands on experience with NCM including configuration of node communications and authentication, executing command scripts, step by step configuration of real time change detection, and configuration of compliance policies. 1. Understanding Orion NCM Server Prerequisites 1.1 IIIS & SQL Server Verification 2. Installation of Orion NCM 2.1 Orion NCM Configuration Wizard 3. Using Orion NCM 3.1 Populating Managed Devices Network Discovery Adding & Removing Nodes Editing Nodes 3.2 Creating and Managing Users Adding Users Assigning Roles 3.3 Working with Jobs Scheduling Backups Scheduling Bulk Changes 3.4 Enabling Real-time Change Notification 3.5 Working with Compliance Reports & Policies Defining Rules Assigning Rules to Policies Assigning Policies to Reports Day 4: Orion Server and Application Monitor (SAM) Students gain hands on experience creating new templates, working with SAM component monitors, and developing techniques for determining how to monitor the various layers of business services and applications. 1. Understanding SAM Prerequisites 1.1 Orion Service Packs 2. Installing Orion SAM 2.1 Orion Configuration Wizard 3. Understanding Orion SAM Components & Templates 3.1 SAM Component Monitors Windows Based Components Synthetic Transactions User Experience Monitors Linux/Unix Script Monitors 3.2 Assigning Application Monitor Templates Understanding Orion SAM Credentials 4. Understanding Alerting with Orion SAM 5. Working with Orion SAM Applications & Components in Reports & Groups 6. Working with Orion SAM Objects in Network Atlas 6.1 Including Applications & Component Status in Maps 3.6 Understanding Device Templates 3.7 Working with the Orion NCM Web Console Integrating with Orion NPM trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Publication Number: DS-PTS-OC-003-082632013-US, Aug 2013
Day 5: Orion IP Address Manager (IPAM), VoIP and Network Quality Manager (VNQM) IPAM 1. Understanding Orion IPAM Prerequisites 2. Installing Orion IPAM 3. Using the Orion IPAM Web Console 3.1 Defining Monitored Subnets 3.2 Monitoring Microsoft Windows & Cisco DHCP Servers 4. Understanding Orion IPAM Alerting 5. Working with Orion IPAM in Orion NPM Reports In-depth review of IP Address Manager features and benefits relative to the successful management of an enterprise IP address space scheme. Students perform a hands on installation of IPAM in their own virtual machine and learn how to leverage the IPAM features to manage the IP address environment. Students will gain an understanding of how to monitor and manage both Windows and Cisco DHCP servers and scopes from within IPAM, as well as Windows DNS servers. The instructor will cover best practices such as the use of split scopes, and the benefits of techniques and settings such as DNS scavenging to ensure accurate name resolution data within the IPAM console. VNQM 1. Understanding VNQM Prerequisites 1.1 Orion NPM & Service Packs 1.2 VNQM Capable Sources Students gain hands on experience monitoring both Windows and Cisco DHCP servers. Students configure VNQM operations and gain an understanding of best practices for leveraging VNQM to isolate and identify network performance problems vs. application performance issues. 2. Installing VNQM 2.1 Orion NPM Configuration Wizard 3. Using the VNQM Web Console 3.1 Adding VNQM Devices 3.2 Defining VNQM Operations Understanding VNQM Operation Types 4. Leveraging VNQM Statistics in Network Atlas 4.1 Using VNQM Data in Maps 5. Working with VNQM Alerts 6. Working with VNQM in NPM Reports and Groups CONTACT INFORMATION 912 S. Capital of Texas Highway Ste. 240 Austin, TX 78746 http://www.loop1systems.com Copyright 2014 All rights reserved. Loop1 Systems and the Loop1 Systems logo are registered trademarks of in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Publication Number: DS-PTS-OC-004-08262013-US, Aug 2013