Implementing Microsoft Operations Manager 2000
Program Outline
Module 1: Introduction to Operations Management
The following topics are covered in this module:
Operations Management OverviewMOM 2000MOM EventsAt the end of this module you will be able to define operations management and describe the features of MOM 2000 that support operations management.
This includes:
Defining operations management.Describing MOM 2000.Defining business requirements for MOM 2000.Describing the MOM 2000 feature set.Describing events and event processing.Describing management packs.Comparing MOM and Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS).Module 2: MOM Components
The following topics are covered in this module:
MOM ArchitectureBusiness Logic ComponentsData ComponentsPresentation ComponentsConfiguration GroupsAt the end of this module you will be able to understand a MOM deployment that provides a distributed operations management solution.
This includes:
Describing the architecture of MOM.Describing the components of MOM.Describing configuration groups.Module 3: Installing MOM
The following topics are covered in this module:
System RequirementsMOM Service AccountsInstallation ScenariosPost-Installation TasksUninstalling MOMAt the end of this module you will be able to perform a custom installation according to specified configurations and prerequisites.
This includes:
Identifying the hardware and software requirements of a MOM installation.Identifying the service accounts required by a MOM installation.Using the Verify Prerequisites tool to ensure that your system meets MOM's requirements.Identifying the different types of MOM installation that are available.Installing MOM.Performing any post-installation steps required.Describing the process for uninstalling MOM.Module 4: Installing Agents
The following topics are covered in this module:
Introduction to AgentsInstalling AgentsConfiguring AgentsAt the end of this module you will be able to install MOM Agents.
This includes:
Describing the function of agents.Planning an agent installation.Installing agents.Pushing agents to monitored systems.Configuring agentsUninstalling agentsModule 5: Using MOM Groups
The following topics are covered in this module:
Introduction to MOM GroupsMOM ProvidersProcessing RulesNotification GroupsAt the end of this module you will be able to use MOM groups to apply processing rules for events.
This includes:
Defining and creating computer groups.Defining and creating providers.Defining and creating processing rules and processing rule groups.Using notification groups to send e-mail.Module 6: Processing Events
The following topics are covered in this module:
MOM Event Processing RulesTypes of Event Processing RulesTypes of Responses for Event RulesAt the end of this module you will be able to create event processing rules.
This includes:
Creating and managing event processing rules.Using filtering to reduce the number of events processed.Using event processing rules to respond to types of events.Using custom scripts to respond to events.Module 7: Alert Processing Rules
The following topics are covered in this module:
MOM Alert Processing RulesCreating Alert RulesResponding to AlertsAt the end of this module you will be able to create alert processing rules.
This includes:
Defining alert processing rules.Creating alert processing rules.Determining responses available to alerts.Module 8: Performance Processing Rules
The following topics are covered in this module:
MOM Performance Processing RulesAt the end of this module you will be able to create Performance Processing Rules.
This includes:
Defining performance processing rules.Creating measuring rules.Creating threshold rules.Module 9: Complex Configurations
The following topics are covered in this module:
Common Enterprise Management ScenariosHighly Reliable Monitoring SystemsDatabase MaintenanceAt the end of this module you will be able to configure MOM in complex situations.
This includes:
Describing common enterprise management scenarios.Creating highly reliable monitoring systems.Maintaining the MOM database.Module 10: Using Reports
The following topics are covered in this module:
Introduction to ReportsLong-term Availability of DataAt the end of this module you will be able to use predefined reports to view collected data and provide access to reports through a Web interface.
This includes:
Describing reporting requirements.Using predefined Access 2000 reports.Creating HTML reports.Related Exams
There is no MCP exam associated with this course.
Student Pre-Requisites
Before attending this course students must have:
Familiarity with configuring Microsoft Windows 2000.An understanding of network infrastructures.Familiarity with domains and the Active Directory™ directory service.Knowledge of how to create and manage users groups and computers in a domain.
Student Materials
The student kit includes a comprehensive workbook and other necessary materials for this class.
The following software is provided for use in the classroom:
Windows 2000 Server Service Pack 2 or laterMicrosoft SQL Server™ 2000 installed on the member serverMicrosoft Operations Manager 2000 to be installed by students on the member serverMicrosoft Access 2000 on the member serverInternet Explorer 5.5 or later
Program Goals
At the end of the course students will be able to:
Identify the features of MOM 2000 that support operations management.Identify a MOM deployment that provides a distributed operations management solution.Perform a custom installation according to specified configurations and prerequisites.Install and configure agents.Use MOM groups to apply processing rules for events.Create alert event and performance processing rules.Plan and configure MOM for complex situations.Use predefined reports to view collected data and provide access to reports through a Web interface.