Cloud and Datacenter Monitoring with System Center Operations Manager Training

About the Training

The Cloud and Datacenter Monitoring with System Center Operations Manager (SCOM) training typically covers the following topics:

  1. Introduction to System Center Operations Manager: An overview of what SCOM is and its primary use cases.
  2. SCOM Installation and Configuration: Detailed instructions on how to install, configure, and use SCOM.
  3. Network and Application Monitoring: Focuses on how SCOM monitors networks and applications.
  4. Advanced Monitoring and Customization: Covers advanced monitoring features and customization options in SCOM, including creating custom monitoring profiles and configuring various alert settings.
  5. Cloud Monitoring: Training on how to monitor and manage cloud services using SCOM, with a particular focus on services like Azure or AWS.
  6. Performance and Capacity Management: Techniques for managing system performance and capacity using SCOM, including performance measurement, analysis, and optimizing resource usage.
  7. Reporting and Troubleshooting: Explains the reporting features of SCOM and how to troubleshoot various events and issues.

The goal of this training is to enable participants to effectively monitor, manage, and troubleshoot cloud and datacenter environments using SCOM.

This type of training is typically designed for system administrators, network engineers, IT managers, and other IT professionals responsible for ensuring the continuous operation of an organization’s IT infrastructure.

In today’s rapidly evolving business environment, cloud services and datacenter management are two of the fastest-growing areas. Regardless of whether you work in the technology sector or another industry, gaining knowledge and skills in these areas offers significant advantages:

SCOM is a critical tool for IT professionals, as it allows them to monitor networks, servers, applications, and other IT components and to automatically correct issues or generate alerts for remediation.

What Will You Learn?

By completing the Cloud and Datacenter Monitoring with System Center Operations Manager training, you will gain knowledge in the following areas:
  • Installation and configuration of System Center Operations Manager
  • Using System Center Operations Manager for datacenter management
  • Monitoring applications, network devices, servers, and virtual machines
  • Utilizing System Center Operations Manager for data collection, reporting, and analysis
  • Integrating with other Microsoft cloud services, such as Azure Monitor
  • Using System Center Operations Manager for issue detection and resolution
  • Monitoring and reporting on datacenter performance
  • Using System Center Operations Manager for log collection and analysis
This training is designed for IT professionals, system administrators, and datacenter managers who are interested in datacenter management. The course aims to equip participants with the necessary skills to excel in this field.

Prerequisites

The following prerequisites are recommended for the Cloud and Datacenter Monitoring with System Center Operations Manager training:
  • Basic Networking and System Management Knowledge: Familiarity with networking and system management topics is required for this training.
  • Windows Server Knowledge: The training covers configuring and managing System Center Operations Manager using Windows Server 2012 and later versions, so proficiency in Windows Server is necessary.
  • Datacenter Management Knowledge: The training focuses on datacenter management, so having knowledge of datacenter management and troubleshooting is recommended.
  • PowerShell Basics: The training will include configuring and managing System Center Operations Manager using the PowerShell command line, so a basic understanding of PowerShell is recommended.
Note: These recommendations are suggested to ensure effective participation in the training, but they are not strictly required. Depending on the training content and difficulty level, different prerequisites may apply.

Who Should Attend?

The Cloud and Datacenter Monitoring with System Center Operations Manager training is suitable for the following individuals:
  • System and Network Administrators: The training focuses on system and network management topics, making it beneficial for network and system administrators.
  • Datacenter Managers: Since the training is centered around datacenter management, datacenter managers can greatly benefit from it.
  • Cloud Solution Architects: The training emphasizes monitoring and managing cloud solutions using System Center Operations Manager, making it useful for cloud solution architects.
  • Anyone Interested in System and Network Management: The training covers a range of topics related to system and network management, making it valuable for anyone with an interest in these areas.

Outline

Overview and Architecture 
  • Operations Manager in the Cloud and Data Center
  • Operations Manager Overview
  • Core Components and Topology
  • Key features of System Center 2012 R2 Operations Manager
  • Planning and Sizing System Center 2012 R2 Operations Manager
Lab: Using the System Center 2012 Operations Manager Sizing Helper Tool
  • Calculate the hardware requirements for Contoso’s Management Group
  • Create a Visio diagram of the proposed Management Group design
After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Describe the key cloud and data center problems that Operations Manager addresses.
  • Describe the purpose and functionality of System Center 2012 R2 Operations Manager.
  • Describe the System Center 2012 R2 Operations Manager components and topology.
  • Describe the key features of System Center 2012 R2 Operations Manager.
  • Describe how to design and size an Operations Manager Management Group.
Deploying a new System Center 2012 R2 Operations Manager Management Group 
  • Security Considerations
  • Management Group Design Considerations
  • Installing System Center 2012 R2 Operations Manager
  • Configuring Operations Manager Default Settings
  • Configuring Agentless Exception Monitoring (AEM)
  • Agent Deployment Methods
  • Configuring Audit Collection Services
Lab : Installing System Center 2012 R2 Operations Manager and Deploying Agents
  • Installing a new System Center 2012 R2 Operations Manager Management Group
  • Installing and Configuring the Gateway Server
  • Installing the Operations Manager Agent
  • Configuring Active Directory Integration
  • Installing and Configuring Audit Collection Services (ACS)
  • Configuring Agentless Exception Monitoring (AEM)
After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Know the security considerations when deploying Operations Manager.
  • Know the Management Group design considerations.
  • Install System Center 2012 R2 Operations Manager.
  • Configure common settings in System Center 2012 R2 Operations Manager.
  • Configure Agentless Exception Monitoring in System Center 2012 R2 Operations Manager.
  • Deploy agents in System Center 2012 R2 Operations Manager.
  • Configure Audit Collection Services in System Center 2012 R2 Operations Manager.
Upgrading Operations Manager
  • Migration and Upgrade Planning
  • Upgrading to System Center 2012 R2 Operations Manager
  • Migrating to System Center 2012 R2 Operations Manager
Lab : Upgrading to System Center 2012 R2 Operations Manager
  • Preparing the Operations Manager 2007 R2 Environment for Upgrade
  • Upgrading the Operations Manager 2007 R2 Management Group to System Center 2012 Operations Manager
  • Upgrading the System Center 2012 Operations Manager Management Group to System Center 2012 SP1 Operations Manager
  • Upgrading the System Center 2012 SP1 Operations Manager Management Group to System Center 2012 R2 Operations Manager
After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Plan an upgrade or migration to System Center 2012 R2 Operations Manager.
  • Upgrade from Operations Manager 2007 R2 to System Center 2012 R2 Operations Manager.
  • Migrate to System Center 2012 R2 Operations Manager.
Configuring Fabric and Application Monitoring
  • Management Packs Fundamentals
  • Configuring Network Device Monitoring
  • Configuring Fabric Monitoring
  • Configuring Application Monitoring
Lab : Configuring Application and Fabric Monitoring
  • Installing the System Center Management Pack for Windows Server Operating System
  • Install and configure the System Center Management Pack for SQL Server
  • Install the System Center 2012 Management Pack for Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Internet Information Service 8.
  • Install and configure the System Center Management Pack for SharePoint Server 2013
  • Configure Network Monitoring
  • Configure integration between Operations Manager and Virtual Machine Manager
  • Install the System Center Management Pack for VMM Fabric Dashboard 2012 R2
After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Describe Management Packs fundamentals in Operations Manager.
  • Configure Network Device Monitoring in Operations Manager.
  • Configure Fabric monitoring in Operations Manager.
  • Configure Application monitoring in Operations Manager.
Application Performance Monitoring
  • Application Performance Monitoring
  • Using IntelliTrace
  • Team Foundation Server Integration
Lab : Configuring Application Performance Monitoring
  • Monitoring .NET and Java applications with Application Performance Monitoring
  • Using IntelliTrace
  • Using the APM Consoles
  • Configuring integration with Team Foundation Server
After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Configure Application Performance Monitoring.
  • Configure IntelliTrace with APM to debug .NET applications.
  • Integrate Operations Manager with Team Foundation Server.
End to End Service Monitoring
  • Management Pack Templates
  • Distributed Application Models
  • Global Service Monitor
  • Real-time Visio Dashboards
Lab : Configuring End to End Service Monitoring
  • Configuring Synthetic Transactions
  • Configuring the Summary Dashboard with agent locations
  • Building a Distributed Application Model for Dinner Now
  • Creating a Visio Dashboard
After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Configure Management Packs Templates.
  • Create Distributed Application Models.
  • Use Global Service Monitor.
  • Create Real-time Visio Dashboards.
Scorecards, Dashboards and Reporting
  • Configuring and Managing Reporting in Operations Manager
  • Configuring Service Level Tracking
  • Configuring the Operations Manager SharePoint WebPart
  • Configuring Dashboards and Widgets
  • Creating Custom Dashboards
Lab : Configuring Reporting, Dashboards and Service Level Tracking
  • Design a custom report
  • Scheduling Reports
  • Configure Service Level Tracking for DinnerNow
  • Configure an Alert Dashboard
  • Configure a Performance Dashboard
  • Configure a Summary Dashboard
  • Configure an SLA Dashboard and add Publish the Dashboard to SharePoint
  • Use the GTM Tool to Publish a Custom Dashboard
After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Configure and Manage Reporting in Operations Manager.
  • Configure Service Level Tracking.
  • Configure Operations Manager SharePoint Web Part.
  • Configure Dashboards and Widgets.
  • Create Custom Dashboards.
Configuring and Customizing the Console
  • Security, Scoping and User Roles
  • Creating Custom Views
  • Configuring Notification Subscriptions
  • Creating Diagnostic and Recovery Tasks
Lab : Customizing the Operations Console
  • Create User Roles
  • Create a Custom Resolution Status
  • Create Custom Views
  • Configuring Notification Subscriptions
  • Configure Diagnostic and Recovery Tasks
After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Configure Security, Scoping and User Roles.
  • Create Custom Views.
  • Configure Notification Subscriptions.
  • Create Diagnostic and Recovery Tasks.
Management Pack Authoring
  • Management Packs Authoring Concepts
  • Authoring a Management Pack
Lab : Authoring Management Packs
  • Creating a Management Pack in the Operations Console
  • Authoring a custom Management Pack using the Visual Studio Authoring Extensions
After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Describe Management Pack Authoring Concepts.
  • Author a Management Pack.
System Center Integration
  • Integrating Operations Manager with Service Manager
  • Integrating Operations Manager with Data Protection Manager
  • Integrating Operations Manager with Orchestrator
Lab : Configuring System Center Integration
  • Configure Service Manager Integration with Operations Manager
  • Configure Operations Manager Integration with Data Protection Manager
  • Configure Orchestrator Integration
  • Implement Automatic Web Site Restart and Create an Incident if it Fails
After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Integrate Service Manager with Operations Manager
  • Integrate Data Protection Manager with Operations Manager
  • Integrate Orchestrator with Operations Manager
Troubleshooting, Tuning and Disaster Recovery
  • Troubleshooting Operations Manager Core Components
  • Configuring SQL AlwaysOn for Operations Manager
  • Configuring Data Retention in Operations Manager
  • Using Reports to troubleshoot Operations Manager
  • Disaster Recovery
Lab : Troubleshooting Operations Manager
  • Troubleshoot a performance problem in Operations Manager
  • Recovering from a Management Server Failure
  • Recovering from an Operational database failure.
After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Troubleshoot Operations Manager core components.
  • Configure SQL AlwaysOn for Operations Manager.
  • Configure data retention for the Data Warehouse database in Operations Manager.
  • Use reports to troubleshoot Operations Manager.
  • Perform disaster recovery in Operations Manager

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