--- title: SolarWinds Systems Expert Training | 4-Day Virtual description: Deepen your SolarWinds systems expertise in this advanced 4-day class covering NPM, SAM, DPA, VMAN, WPM, and more. image: https://50780968.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Featured-Image.png --- New L1M3 monitoring maturity assessment | See how your observability measures up [ Get your score ](https://50780968.hs-sites.com/l1m3-maturity-assessment?hsLang=en-us) Searching... No results found for "" # SolarWinds Systems Expert 4-days | virtual Our newly introduced SolarWinds Systems Expert class is meticulously tailored for SolarWinds administrators with a focus on systems. This class extensively covers AppStack and systems-specific modules and topics not typically explored in other Loop1 classes. ![Training-Class](https://50780968.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Training-Class.png) [Get a quote ](https://50780968.hs-sites.com/solarwinds-systems-expert#) ### Modules covered Network Performance Monitor (NPM) Server & Application Monitor (SAM) Database Performance Analyzer (DPA) AppOptics Virtualization Manager (VMAN) Storage Resource Monitor (SRM) Web Performance Monitor (WPM) Pingdom ## Class overview Designed for students with a minimum of six months of hands-on experience in SolarWinds NPM (Network Performance Monitor) and SAM (Server & Application Monitor) administration, or graduates of our Loop1 SolarWinds Platform Administration class, this class assumes a basic grasp of element polling and web console navigation. ### What to Expect - A deep dive into systems-focused modules and topics, including NPM, SAM, DPA (Database Performance Analyzer), AppOptics, VMAN (Virtualization Manager), SRM (Storage Resource Monitor), WPM (Web Performance Monitor), and Pingdom. ### SolarWinds Certified Professional (SCP) Exam Preparation Although this class is not specifically structured as an SCP exam preparation class, the content covered significantly contributes to your SCP certification journey. Prepare for the SCP exams for SAM (Server & Application Monitor) and DPA (Database Performance Analyzer). ### 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. ### 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](https://loop1.com/solarwinds-training/#schedule), where you can reserve and [pay for your seat online](https://loop1.com/marketplace/). Alternatively, feel free to reach out to your dedicated account manager to initiate a discussion and obtain a personalized quote. [Download info sheet ](https://50780968.hs-sites.com/solarwinds-systems-expert#) ## Benefit from this comprehensive 4-day class #### Day 1 #### SolarWinds NPM and LA Module ##### Morning - Introductions and L1M31 Overview - Platform and Database Architecture Review - Discovery and Import **LAB** - Cloud and Containers Monitoring **LAB** ##### Afternoon - Groups **LAB** - Log Analyzer for Windows Events and Logs **LAB** - AppStack Overview - SAM Overview - Linux/Unix Script and Templates **LAB** #### Day 2 #### SolarWinds SAM, DPA and AppOptics Modules ##### Morning - PowerShell Templates **LAB** - Custom API Polling **LAB** - AppInsight for SQL **LAB** - AppInsight Thresholds **LAB** - Application Connections and Dependencies **LAB** ##### Afternoon - DPA Installation and Overview - DPA Instance Management **LAB** - SAM and DPA Integration **LAB** - AppOptics Overview - AppOptics Agents and Instrumentation **LAB** - AppOptics Distributed Tracing **LAB** - SAM and AppOptics Integration **LAB** #### Day 3 #### SolarWinds VMAN, SRM, WPM and Pingdom Modules ##### Morning - Virtualization Manager Overview - Basics vs. VMAN Polling - VMAN Node Management **LAB** - VMAN Thresholds **LAB** - VMAN Recommendations **LAB** - SRM Overview - SRM Device Polling **LAB** ##### Afternoon - SRM AppStack Integration **LAB** - WPM and Pingdom Overview - WPM User Administration - WPM Recorder and Recordings **LAB** - WPM Player and Transactions **LAB** #### Day 4 #### SolarWinds SAM and NPM Modules ##### Mornin - AppStack Revisited - Advanced Application Alerts **LAB** - Advanced Application Reports **LAB** ##### Afternoon - Application Mapping with Orion Maps **LAB** - Custom Application Monitoring Dashboard **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?hsLang=en-us) #### SolarWinds Systems Expert **4 days • virtual** This comprehensive class covers: NPM, SAM, DPA, VMAN, SRM, WPM, and Pingdom. ** ** [Learn More ](https://50780968.hs-sites.com/solarwinds-systems-expert) #### 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)