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Introduction to Administering VNE Server

Level
Introductory

Duration
1.5 days

Type
Instructor-led, classroom-based training. Students will complete hands-on labs throughout the course. Prerequisites: Basic understanding of networks and network applications

Prerequisites
Basic understanding of network technologies.

Description

Important: There are two training classes available for IT Sentinel and SP Sentinel, as there are typically two types of users.  Be sure you sign up for the correct class (see descriptions below).  If there are any questions, please email training@opnet.com.

Introduction to Using IT Sentinel and SP Sentinel is a one-day class for those users who need to import previously-collected data from VNE Server, generate reports from this data, and review and analyze these reports.  Most users of Sentinel only need to take this class.

Introduction to Administering VNE Server is a 1.5-day class for those users who need to configure, maintain, and troubleshoot the data collection engine (which Sentinel uses as a basis for its reports). Typically only a small subset of users of Sentinel and CAS needs to take this class.

VNE Server collects network data from disparate sources and intelligently merges this information into a unified network representation. VNE Server provides a complete framework for continuous, unattended management of network information and enables the creation of a high-fidelity, behavioral model of your production network called the Virtual Network Environment (VNE). VNE Server's behavioral network model can be used for network diagramming, network documentation, network planning and design, configuration assurance, and situational awareness.

OPNET consultants usually perform the initial installation and setup of VNE Server. This class is designed to prepare a customer who wants to maintain and modify the products after this setup period. It is not meant for the user who will mainly read the reports generated by these products (see “Introduction to Using IT Sentinel and SP Sentinel” above).

This introductory session provides an overview of VNE Server functionality, including the types of data that VNE Server collects, and workflows for implementing VNE Server. High-level topics covered include:

  • Building the network data model with VNE Server
  • Using the network data stored in VNE Server
  • Importing VNE Server data into OPNET analysis softwar

Agenda:

  • Methodologies, capabilities, and features of VNE Server
  • Installation and configuration.
  • Connecting VNE Server to OPNET's test lab and import topology and traffic data
  • Connect directly to network devices and obtain information from third party management systems
  • Import a model of this network and automate the generation and publishing of reports to the Report Server
Introduction to Administering VNE Server
(1.5 days, Classroom-Based)