Master SolarWinds SAM: Install, Configure, and Monitor Effectively

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Master SolarWinds SAM: Install, Configure, and Monitor Effectively

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Course Overview:

The course is designed to help IT professionals master SolarWinds SAM. It covers the setup, configuration, and administration of SAM, along with performance monitoring, best practices for server sizing, SNMP configurations, licensing management, application performance management, and troubleshooting techniques. The course provides hands-on experience with real-world scenarios and emphasizes key features like installation, web console management, and monitoring virtual environments like VMware.

Target Audience:

IT Administrators
Network Engineers
System Administrators
DevOps Engineers
Application Managers

Targeted Organizational Departments:

IT Infrastructure Departments
Application Development Teams
Network Operations Centers
Performance Monitoring Teams

Targeted Industries:

Telecommunications
Financial Services
Healthcare IT
Government and Defense

Course Offerings:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Install and configure SolarWinds SAM.
Implement performance monitoring for critical applications.
Optimize server sizing and SNMP configurations.
Manage web consoles and configure custom reports.
Troubleshoot and upgrade SolarWinds SAM installations.

Training Methodology:

This training course uses a variety of methods to ensure deep learning and engagement. Participants will experience a mix of theoretical instruction and practical, hands-on exercises. Case studies are used to explore real-world applications of SolarWinds SAM, and participants will engage in group work to troubleshoot server installations and application performance monitoring. Interactive sessions include role-playing to simulate typical IT issues and feedback loops to continuously improve participant understanding. Hands-on labs will cover SAM configuration, SNMP setup, database backup procedures, and server migration techniques, ensuring a holistic learning experience.

Course Toolbox:

SolarWinds SAM installation guides
Performance monitoring checklists
SNMP configuration templates
SolarWinds SAM best practices guides

Course Agenda:

Day 1: Introduction to SolarWinds SAM and Basics

Topic 1: About SolarWinds and Contacting SolarWinds
Topic 2: SolarWinds Server & Application Monitor Documentation Library Overview
Topic 3: SolarWinds SAM vs. Orion APM: Key Differences
Topic 4: Defining Applications in SolarWinds SAM
Topic 5: SAM Glossary of Terms and Terminology
Topic 6: How Does SolarWinds Server & Application Monitor Work?
Reflection & Review: Introduction to SolarWinds SAM and its importance

Day 2: SolarWinds SAM Installation and Configuration

Topic 1: Requirements for SolarWinds SAM Installation
Topic 2: FIPS Support and Security Considerations
Topic 3: Server Sizing for Optimal Performance
Topic 4: SNMP Requirements for Monitored Devices
Topic 5: Enabling Microsoft IIS for SolarWinds SAM on Windows Server 2003 & 2008
Topic 6: Upgrading SolarWinds Server & Application Monitor and Migration Considerations
Reflection & Review: Installation requirements and best practices

Day 3: Managing SAM, Applications, and Reporting

Topic 1: Common Tasks in SolarWinds SAM (Monitoring Websites, Windows, IIS)
Topic 2: Scanning for Applications Worth Monitoring
Topic 3: Monitoring VMware Performance Counters and Windows Services
Topic 4: Creating a Custom Component Availability Report
Topic 5: Managing the Web Console in SolarWinds SAM
Topic 6: Configuring Views, Alerts, and Reports in the Web Console
Reflection & Review: Practical tasks and monitoring applications

Day 4: Advanced SolarWinds SAM Management

Topic 1: Customizing Web Console Menus and Views
Topic 2: Virtualization Settings and Polling Configurations
Topic 3: Managing Nodes, Groups, and Dependencies
Topic 4: Licensing and License Management in SolarWinds SAM
Topic 5: Configuring Thresholds and Polling Engines in SAM
Topic 6: Customizing Charts and Dashboards in SolarWinds SAM
Reflection & Review: Advanced features and configurations

Day 5: Application Discovery, Troubleshooting, and Reporting

Topic 1: Discovering and Adding Nodes on a Network
Topic 2: Managing Application Discovery and Health Monitoring
Topic 3: Monitoring SNMP Traps and Syslog Messages
Topic 4: Managing the SAM Database: Backups and Restoring
Topic 5: Creating Custom Properties and Reports in SolarWinds SAM
Topic 6: Advanced Troubleshooting and Real-Time Process Monitoring
Reflection & Review: Application discovery, troubleshooting, and course wrap-up

How This Course is Different from Other SolarWinds SAM Courses:

This course apart is its focus on real-world scenarios combined with extensive hands-on practice. Unlike other courses, this program offers deep dives into both basic and advanced SAM configuration and management, catering to professionals from various industries such as healthcare IT, finance, and telecommunications. The inclusion of SolarWinds certification further enhances the value of this course by ensuring participants receive formal recognition of their skills. Additionally, the course covers emerging challenges in application monitoring, such as cloud integration and virtualization monitoring with VMware, making it a future-proof learning experience.

credits: 5 credit per day

Course Mode: full-time

Provider: Agile Leaders Training Center

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