IBM Tivoli Network Manager 3.8 Workshop (ILO)

Gain an understanding of the Tivoli Network Manager product processes, including the integration with Netcool/OMNIbus, Root Cause Analysis (RCA) calculation, and network monitoring using the Network Manager Pollers.
This workshop includes a basic overview of product components and their associated functions. Learn to configure Tivoli Network Manager and carry out a full discovery of simulated networks containing various vendor specific devices. To further understand the intricacies of the discovery cycle, customize discovery by changing the behavior of finders and agents. You will also learn to create real-time MIB graphs, control polling behavior, and use the reporting functions of IBM Tivoli Network Manager.
Určeno pro
This is a basic course for course for administrators or integrators who are responsible for configuring and using Tivoli Network Manager.
Předpokládané znalosti
You should understand Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), routing and switching, and be able to edit files on a Linux/UNIX operating system.
Cíl kurzu
• Describe Tivoli Network Manager interface and basic product functions
• Describe discovery in the context of Tivoli Network Manager IP Edition
• Explain Layer 3/Layer 2 discovery
• Use discovery agents
• Build and use discovery filters
• Use the Topoviz Hop View and network partition view
• Configure and customize Network Manager polling behavior
• Schedule event-based reports
• View asset and discovery reports
• Perform a basic stitcher customization
Klíčová témata
Installation
• Architecture Overview
o Multiple Servers
o Single Server
• Installation Process
• Hardening Installation
Discovery
• Discovery Overview
• Configuring Discovery
o File Finder
o Ping Finder
• Scheduling Discoveries
• Discovery Tweaks
• The NCIM Database
• Enhancing Discovery
Maps and Event Lists
• Visualization Overview
• Manipulating Hop Views
• Creating Network Views
• Structure Browser Use
Monitoring and Polling
• Monitoring Overview
• Polling
• Real-time MIB Graphing
Reports
• Reporting Overview
• Accessing Reports
• Generating Event-based Reports
• Report Scheduling
Root Cause Analysis
• Scenario Review
Požadavky na technické vybavení
To participate in both the lectures and labs for this course, the student workstation must meet the following hardware requirements:
• Minimum of 256 MB of memory
• Windows 98 or higher
• Headset with microphone, or separate microphone and speakers
• Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher
• 128-bit encryption (Versions of Internet Explorer prior to version 6.0 and Windows 98, NT 4.0, and 2000 must have the High Encryption Packs installed)
• Citrix ICA Client (Installed when you access e-lab during class)
• High speed internet (56K bps or higher)
NOTE: The Citrix application (web client or full package) requires access to port 443 (https). Please ensure personal and corporate firewalls have this port open.