Orion101 - Loop1 Systemsloop1systems.ie/.../uploads/2015/09/PT-101-Network-Syllabus.pdf · ORION CORE 101: "Network" SYLLABUS SOLARWINDS TRAINING COURSES Orion Core 101: "Network"

The training is a comprehensive overview and detailed explanation of Solarwinds® modules for the “Network” track. It is led by a seasoned engineer and former Solarwinds employee, with experience working on hundreds of unique Solarwinds® platforms.

WHY PUBLIC TRAINING?• Learn the fundamentals of SolarWinds® tools

• Hands-on learning lab with customized equipment

• NPM, NTA, NCM, SAM, IPAM, VNQM & UDT

• Breakfast and Lunch provided each training day

• Great preparation for your SCP certi�cation

• Led by a season SolarWinds® SCP

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This public training is o�ered in a comfortable classroom environment and is ideal for clients who have a small networking team or individuals looks for SolarWinds® training.

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“NETWORK”OrionIntroducing

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101

Day 1Network

Performance Monitor (NPM)

Day 3NetFlow

Tra�c Analyzer (NTA)

Day 5IP Address Manager

(IPAM), VoIP, & Network Quality Mgr (VNQM)

Day 4Server & Application

Monitor(SAM)

Day 2Network Performance

Monitor cont’d(NPM)

PUBLIC TRAINING CLASS

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ORION CORE 101: "Network" SYLLABUS

SOLARWINDS TRAINING COURSESOrion Core 101: "Network"Modules Covered - NPM, NTA, NCM, SAM, IPAM, VNQM & UDT

The Loop1 Systems SolarWinds Orion Core 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.

3. Using the Orion NPM Web Console3.1 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

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

Day 1: Orion Network Performance Monitor (NPM)

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.

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.

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.

1. Understanding Orion NPM Server Prerequisites1.1 IIS & SQL Server Verifications

2. Installing Orion NPM2.1 Orion NPM Configuration Wizard


Day 2: Orion Network Performance Monitor (NPM) Cont’d


4. Orion Network Atlas4.1 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 Applications5.1 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

5.3 Universal Device Poller Creating Customer Pollers Working with Transforms

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.

Day 3: Orion NetFlow Traffic Analyzer (NTA)

1. Understanding Orion NTA Prerequisites1.1 Orion Service Packs1.2 Database Performance Considerations1.3 Configuring NetFlow Sources

2. Installing Orion NTA2.1 Orion Configuration Wizard

3. Using the Orion NTA Web Console3.1 Viewing NetFlow Sources3.2 Working & Monitored Applications3.3 Working & IP Address Groups3.4 Orion NTA Data Retention

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.


Day 4: Orion Server andApplication Monitor (SAM)


1. Understanding SAM Prerequisites1.1 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

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.

Day 3: Orion Network Configuration Monitor (NCM)

1. Understanding Orion NCM Server Prerequisites1.1 IIIS & SQL Server Verification

2. Installation of Orion NCM2.1 Orion NCM Configuration Wizard

3. Using Orion NCM3.1 Populating Managed Devices

Network DiscoveryAdding & Removing NodesEditing Nodes

3.2 Creating and Managing UsersAdding UsersAssigning Roles

3.3 Working with JobsScheduling BackupsScheduling 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

3.6 Understanding Device Templates

3.7 Working with the Orion NCM Web Console Integrating with Orion NPM

Students gain hands on experience with NCM including configuration of node communications and authentication, executing command scripts, step by step configuration ofreal time change detection, and configuration of compliance policies.

VNQM

1. Understanding VNQM Prerequisites1.1 Orion NPM & Service Packs1.2 VNQM Capable Sources

2. Installing VNQM2.1 Orion NPM Configuration Wizard

3. Using the VNQM Web Console3.1 Adding VNQM Devices3.2 Defining VNQM Operations

Understanding VNQM Operation Types

4. Leveraging VNQM Statistics in Network Atlas4.1 Using VNQM Data in Maps

5. Working with VNQM Alerts

6. Working with VNQM in NPM Reports and Groups

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 Console3.1 Defining Monitored Subnets3.2 Monitoring Microsoft Windows &

Cisco DHCP Servers

4. Understanding Orion IPAM Alerting

5. Working with Orion IPAM in Orion NPM Reports

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.


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.

Day 5: User Device Tracker - UDT


UDT

1. UDT Prerequisites 1.1 Stand Alone vs. Modular Install 1.2 SQL Server Requirements

2. Installing UDT 2.1 Orion UDT Configuration Wizard

3. Managing UDT Ports and Servers 3.1 Using the Device Compatibility Checker 3.2 Adding Devices through the Website 3.3 Adding Domain Controllers 3.4 Adding UDT Resources to other Orion Views

4. Configuring UDT Settings4.1 Data Retention4.2 Managing the Watch List4.3 Polling Intervals

5. Adding UDT Ports to Network Atlas Maps

6. Working with UDT Alerts

7. Working with UDT Reporting


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