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IBM Tivoli NetcoolOMNIbus 7

Course outline

TN0243 days

Course Description

Learn to perform a complete Netcool/OMNIbus Version 7.4 installation using recommended Best Practices. This course includes all the steps required to install the core software components, configure an ObjectServer, install basic probes, and configure a bi-directional gateway to implement an ObjectServer high-availability configuration.

You also learn how to install and configure the Web GUI component and configure process control to implement the automated startup and management of OMNIbus components.

Audience

This is a basic course for individuals responsible for the installation, and configuration of Netcool/OMNIbus.

Skill Taught

Install Netcool/OMNIbus Core component

Create ObjectServer instances

Install Netcool/OMNIbus Web GUI

Configure and demonstrate ObjectServer high availability

Install Netcool/OMNIbus integrations

Create Users and Groups

Create Menus and Tools

Create ObjectServer Triggers and Trigger Groups

Configure ObjectServer event archiving

Install and use Tivoli Common Reporting Netcool/OMNIbus reports

Introduction

Architecture overview

New enhancements

Installation prerequisites and considerations

Operating systems

Software prerequisites

Architecture considerations

Course Outline :: TN024 ::

OMNIbus Core installation

Pre-installation requirements

OMNIbus Core installation

Preliminary functionality

Student exercises

OMNIbus Web GUI

Installation

Basic configuration

Overview of features and functions

Introduction to high availability and load balancing

Student exercises

High Availability

Overview of high-availability architecture and features

Techniques for ObjectServer replication to create a backup

Gateway configuration

Verification of automated failover and fail back

Student exercises

Basic ObjectServer Administration

Overview of Administrative tasks

Creation of Users, Groups, Roles

Creation of Tables and Columns

Student exercises

Tools and Automations

Overview of basic SQL functions

Creation of Menus and Tools (Web GUI)

Overview of ObjectServer automations

Basic automation configuration

Launching external commands using automations

Student exercises

Common Integrations

Overview of probe features and functions

Rules file customization

Probe high availability

Common probes (Syslog, MTTrapd, EIF)

Overview of Netcool Knowledge Library

Remote administration & Student exercises

Course Outline :: TN024 ::

Event Archiving

Overview of event archiving and reporting

JDBC Gateway

Tivoli Common Reporting

OMNIbus report package

Student exercises

Process control

Overview of process control features and functions

Configuration of process control

Visual PA

Other features

Student Exercises

Programme scope, delivery arrangements and suitability are confirmed during enquiry.