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# SolarWinds Network Expert

4-days | virtual

Our newly introduced SolarWinds Network Expert class is meticulously tailored for SolarWinds administrators with a strong focus on network management. This class delves into network-specific modules and topics not typically covered in other Loop1 classes.

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![Training-Class](https://50780968.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Training-Class.png)

### Modules covered

Network Performance Monitor (NPM)

Log Analyzer (LA)

Network Configuration Manager (NCM)

NetFlow Traffic Analyzer (NTA)

IP Address Manager (IPAM)

User Device Tracker (UDT)

VoIP & Network Quality Manager (VNQM)

## Class overview

Intended for students with a minimum of six months of hands-on experience in SolarWinds NPM (Network Performance Monitor) and NCM (Network Configuration Manager) administration, or graduates of our Loop1 SolarWinds Platform Administration class, this class assumes a basic understanding of element polling and web console navigation.

### What to Expect

Explore network-specific modules and topics not covered elsewhere and enhance your knowledge of NPM, LA (Log Analyzer), NCM, NTA (NetFlow Traffic Analyzer), IPAM (IP Address Manager), UDT (User Device Tracker), and VNQM (VoIP & Network Quality Manager).

### SolarWinds Certified Professional (SCP) Exam Preparation

While this class is not exclusively designed as an SCP exam preparation class, the content covered will significantly aid your SCP certification journey. Prepare for the Hybrid Cloud Observability Network Monitoring SCP exam, as well as SCP exams for NPM, NCM, and NTA.

### Purpose-built lab environment

When you attend one of our SolarWinds Public Training classes, you gain exclusive access to our pre-built training lab environment. This resource is tailored to each module being taught, allowing you to roll up your sleeves and dive into practical, real-world scenarios. With guided lab exercises, you’ll have the opportunity to apply what you’ve learned in a controlled environment, reinforcing your understanding and honing your skills.

### Ready to secure your seat?

 Visit the Loop1 website to access our up-to-date schedule and calendar, where you can reserve and pay for your seat online. Alternatively, feel free to reach out to your dedicated account manager to initiate a discussion and obtain a personalized quote.

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## Benefit from this comprehensive 4-day class

#### Day 1

#### SolarWinds NPM and LA Module

##### Morning

- Introductions and L1M31 Overview
- Platform and Database Architecture Overview
- Custom Polling Overview
- UnDP **LAB**
- UnDP Advanced Reports **LAB**

##### Afternoon

- Network Insights and Hardware Health **LAB**
- Log Analyzer Overview
- Syslog **LAB**
- Network Configuration Manager Advanced Overview
- Real-Time Change Detection **LAB**

#### Day 2

#### SolarWinds NCM and NTA Modules

##### Morning

- Device Templates & Session Tracing **LAB**
- Configuration Change Templates **LAB**
- Baselines **LAB**

##### Afternoon

- Firmware Upgrades **LAB**
- NetFlow Advanced Overview
- Flow Navigator **LAB**
- Flow Alerts and Alert Variables **LAB**

#### Day 3

#### SolarWinds IPAM and UDT Modules

##### Morning

- IP Address Manager Overview
- IPAM User Administration **LAB**
- DHCP and DNS Management **LAB**
- IPAM Subnet Discovery and Management **LAB**
- IP Address Request Management **LAB**

##### Afternoon

- AppInsight for SQL **LAB**
- Using NetPath to Monitor Orion Communications **LAB**
- Using NTA to Monitor Orion Traffic **LAB**
- Monitoring Orion Logs with LA **LAB**

#### Day 4

#### SolarWinds VNQM Module

##### Morning

- VoIP and Network Quality Manager Overview
- VNQM User Administration **LAB**
- VNQM Licensing and Node Management **LAB**
- Service Assurance Operations **LAB**

## Check out our other classes

#### SolarWinds Platform Administration

**4 days • virtual**

This comprehensive class covers: NPM, NTA, NCM, LA, and SAM.

[Learn More ](https://50780968.hs-sites.com/solarwinds-platform-administration?hsLang=en-us)

#### Advanced SolarWinds Platform Administration

**4 days • virtual**

This comprehensive class covers: NPM, NTA, LA, and SAM.

[Learn More ](https://50780968.hs-sites.com/advanced-solarwinds-platform-administration?hsLang=en-us)

#### SolarWinds Advanced Automation

**2 days • virtual**

This comprehensive class covers: NPM, SAM,  
and NCM.

[Learn More ](https://50780968.hs-sites.com/solarwinds-advanced-automation?hsLang=en-us)

#### SolarWinds Network Expert

**4 days • virtual**

This comprehensive class covers: NPM, LA, NCM, NTA, IPAM, UDT, and VNQM.

[Learn More ](https://50780968.hs-sites.com/solarwinds-network-expert)

#### SolarWinds Systems Expert

**4 days • virtual**

This comprehensive class covers: NPM, SAM, DPA, VMAN, SRM, WPM, and Pingdom.

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[Learn More ](https://50780968.hs-sites.com/solarwinds-systems-expert?hsLang=en-us)

#### SolarWinds DPA Advanced Tuning

**3 days • Available on request**

This comprehensive class covers: DPA, HCO, SAM, and SQL Sentry.

[Learn More ](https://50780968.hs-sites.com/solarwinds-dpa-advanced-tuning-class?hsLang=en-us)