In this training, you will acquire the necessary skills to deploy and configure System Center 2012 R2, 2016, or 2019 Operations Manager (SCOM). Through hands-on labs, you will extensively work on topics such as:

• How do I build and implement a System Center Operations Manager Management Group?
• How do I upgrade and migrate an Operations Manager 2007 R2 Management Group to System Center 2012, 2016, or 2019?
• How do I use new features of System Center such as: integration with System Center Advisor, Integration with Team Foundation Server, IntelliTrace, and Managing Windows Azure?
• How do I integrate Operations Manager with other System Center components and extend monitoring with key business processes and procedures. 
• The key elements of Management Packs including Object Discoveries, Rules, Monitors, Targeting, Run As Accounts, and Run As Profiles.

What can I do after this training?

• Plan for the deployment of System Center Operations Manager including: Defining hardware and software requirements, Describing security considerations.
• Architect a highly available System Center and Microsoft SQL Server platform utilizing Microsoft SQL Server AlwaysOn.
• Planning for migration and upgrade scenarios to System Center 2012 R2, 2016, or 2019 Operations Manager.
• Customize the Operations Console with User Roles.
• Perform different methods of Agent deployment with System Center Operations Manager.
• Implement key Management Pack concepts and elements including Management Packs Templates.
• Configure Notifications, Reporting, and Service Level Tracking in System Center Operations Manager.
• Configure the following: Audit Collection Services, Agentless Exception Monitoring, Operations Manager SharePoint Web Part in System Center Operations Manager.
• Configure Application Performance Monitoring and Network Device monitoring in System Center Operations Manager.
• Configure dashboards and widgets in System Center Operations Manager.
• Describe how to use new cloud-based features including System Center Global Service Monitor and System Center Advisor.
• Configure integration between System Center Operations Manager and other System Center components.
• Troubleshoot an Operations Manager Management Group.
• Perform disaster recovery in System Center Operations Manager.

Who is the Cloud & Datacenter Monitoring with SCOM training suitable for?

This training is primarily intended for Cloud and Datacenter administrators seeking knowledge about System Center 2012 R2, 2016, or 2019 Operations Manager and who are responsible for its deployment, configuration, and management in their cloud or datacenter.

The content of this training is also relevant for professionals looking to upgrade their knowledge of SCOM 2007 or 2012 to the latest solution. 

Desired prior knowledge

Practical experience with Windows Server 2008 R2, 2012 R2, or 2016. SQL Server 2008 R2, 2012, 2016, or 2019 and preferably some experience with SCOM 2007 R2, SCOM 2012, or SCOM 2016.

Exam and certification

There is no certification available for SCOM.

Duration of training

5 days

General content

• Module 1: Overview and Architecture
• Module 2: Deploying a new System Center Operations Manager Management Group
• Module 3: Upgrading Operations Manager
• Module 4: Configuring Fabric and Application Monitoring
• Module 5: Application Performance Monitoring
• Module 6: End to End Service Monitoring
• Module 7: Scorecards, Dashboards and Reporting
• Module 8: Configuring and Customizing the Console
• Module 9: Management Pack Authoring
• Module 10: Integrating Operations Manager with Other System Center Components
• Module 11: Troubleshooting, Tuning and Disaster Recovery