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# SolarWinds Platform Administration

4-days | virtual

 This class is meticulously designed to cater to both new users and experienced professionals seeking to master the intricacies of the SolarWinds Platform. Over four days, you’ll delve deep into the five core modules, ensuring you have a robust grasp of their features and functionality.

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### Modules covered

Network Performance Monitor (NPM)

NetFlow Traffic Analyzer (NTA)

Network Configuration Manager (NCM)

Log Analyzer (LA)

Server & Application Monitor (SAM)

## Class overview

 This class is carefully structured to emphasize a thorough understanding of the essential features and functions of SolarWinds’ core modules, making it ideal for those who wish to build a solid foundation in network management.

### Advanced topics not covered

 While we explore a multitude of crucial aspects in this class, please note that we do not delve into advanced topics such as database and deployment architecture, custom polling, SQL or SWQL scripting, advanced alerting, comprehensive reporting techniques, or the development of modern dashboards. These advanced subjects are extensively covered in our specialized Advanced SolarWinds Platform Administration class.

### SolarWinds certified professional (SCP) exam preparation

 Although this class isn’t explicitly an SCP exam preparation class, the knowledge and skills you acquire here will significantly contribute to your SCP certification journey. You’ll be wellequipped to pursue certifications in Hybrid Cloud Observability Network Monitoring, as well as the SCP exams for Network Performance Monitor (NPM), Network Configuration Manager (NCM), NetFlow Traffic Analyzer (NTA), and Server & Application Monitor (SAM).

### 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 Module

##### Morning

- Introductions and L1M3 Overview
- SolarWinds Architecture Basics
- SolarWinds Deployment Considerations
- SolarWinds Database Best Practices
- Discovery Protocols and Credentials **LAB**

##### Afternoon

- Discover, Import and Monitoring Best Practices **LAB**
- User Accounts **LAB**
- SolarWinds Console Basics
- Manage Nodes and Entities **LAB**

#### Day 2

#### SolarWinds NPM & NCM Modules

##### Morning

- Custom Properties **LAB**
- Groups **LAB**
- AppStack Overview
- Dependencies Overview
- Custom Polling Overvie

##### Afternoon

- Network Configuration Manager Overview
- NCM Licensing & Node Management **LAB**
- Connection Profiles **LAB**
- NCM Jobs **LAB**
- NCM Console Basics

#### Day 3

#### SolarWinds NCM, LA and NTA Modules

##### Morning

- End of Life, End of Support **LAB**
- NCM Vulnerabilities **LAB**
- Real-Time Change Detection **LAB**
- Log Analyzer and Syslog **LAB**
- Policy Compliance **LAB**

##### Afternoon

- NetFlow Overview
- Exporter Configuration **LAB**
- Unmonitored Traffic **LAB**
- IP Address Groups **LAB**
- NetPath Services **LAB**

#### Day 4

#### SolarWinds SAM and NPM Modules

##### Morning

- Server & Application Monitor Overview
- Monitoring Hypervisors **LAB**
- Server Hardware Health and Asset Inventory **LAB**
- SAM Server Utilities **LAB**
- AppInsight (Active Directory, SQL, IIS) **LAB**
- Application Templates and Monitors **LAB**

##### Afternoon

- Thresholds and Alerts **LAB**
- Orion Reports **LAB**
- PerfStack **LAB**
- Orion Maps **LAB**
- Worldwide Map **LAB**
- NOC View **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)

#### 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?hsLang=en-us)

#### 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)