
Welcome to the SolarWinds Administrator Course formally known as Orion 101. This course will take you through all the features of the SolarWinds monitoring system including:
Overview of SolarWinds and its IT monitoring solutions
Understanding the SolarWinds Orion platform and its modules
Key use cases: Network performance monitoring, server monitoring, application monitoring
You will learn the following skills within SolarWinds:
Introduction to SolarWinds
Installation and Deployment
Orion Core Modules and Tools
Configuring and Customizing Orion Platform
Advanced Monitoring and Automation
Alerting, Reporting, and Notifications
Troubleshooting and Best Practices
Maintenance and Upgrades
Security and Compliance
SolarWinds API and SDK
Case Studies and Practical Scenarios
This session will take you tough the SolarWinds Orion Architecture highlighting the key components that make up the platform. You will learn about the Database, Polling Engine, Alert Engine, and the Web Server which are the three key components of the system. You will also learn how to perform a discovery on your network to discover network devices for monitoring.
In this session, we will explore the System requirements as well as the platform in more detail. The topics covered will include:
System Requirements
Scalability
Network Performance Monitor (NPM)
Polling Settings
Orion Thresholds
NPM Thresholds
This session will explore the Simple Network Monitoring Protocol (SNMP) & Data Retention in detail. We will go into the database to look at the settings. This session is predominantly focused on:
Simple Network Monitoring Protocol (SNMP)
Data Retention
NPM Universal Device Poller
Database Manager
In This session we will explore the following:
Configuring User Rights and Views
Creating Local Admin Accounts
Managing Groups
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Default Menu Bar Customisation
Manage Dashboards
Manage Dependencies
In this session we will explore the Network Configuration Manager module in detail to manage configurations of network devices such as switches. We will explore:
Configuration Management
Connection Profiles
Creating NCM Scripts
Making Changes to Network Device Configurations
Uploading Configurations
Comparing Configurations
NCM Device Templates Management
Configuration Settings
Backup Device Configurations (Config Files)
Configuration Change Templates
In this lesson we will explore the Server & Application Monitor (SAM) component of SolarWinds. Areas we will look at will include:
Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI)
SolarWinds Agent
Server & Application Monitor Settings
Server Hardware & Sensors Monitoring
Customising Widget Views
Monitoring Applications
Application Monitor Templates
Component Monitors
Custom Template Scripts
Manage Application Alerts
Configuring Alerts
You have made it to the final session of the course. In this session we will explore:
Downloading the trial version of the Software and how you can use it
Trap Handling
SysLog Handling
Log Viewer
Log and Event Settings
IP Address Management (IPAM)
DHCP & DNS Management
Device Tracker Management
SolarWinds Reports
Welcome to the SolarWinds Orion Administrator Course! Designed for IT professionals, this course offers hands-on experience and deep insights into one of the most powerful network monitoring platforms. By the end of the course, you’ll be fully equipped to optimize, monitor, and manage complex IT environments effectively. Regardless of being a beginner or a seasoned IT pro, this course is tailored for you.
Key Learning Outcomes:
Master SolarWinds Orion Fundamentals
Gain a solid understanding of the Orion Platform’s core architecture, components, and capabilities.
Network & Server Monitoring Expertise
Learn how to configure, customize, and manage network devices, servers, and applications in real-time.
Custom Dashboards & Reporting
Build tailored dashboards and generate actionable reports to visualize key metrics and drive informed decision-making.
Alert Configuration & Incident Response
Set up intelligent alerts and automate incident response to ensure proactive issue resolution.
Performance Tuning & Optimization
Discover best practices for fine-tuning Orion performance, improving scalability, and optimizing data collection.
Security & Compliance Management
Implement security best practices within Orion to safeguard data integrity and ensure regulatory compliance.
Integration with Third-Party Tools
Learn how to integrate SolarWinds Orion with other IT management tools for a seamless IT operations ecosystem.
Troubleshooting & Maintenance
Develop critical skills in troubleshooting, maintaining, and upgrading the Orion Platform efficiently.
Reporting
Learn how to configure and generate reports for complex IT environment.