
The SolarWinds Academy has opened its gates, and your next evolution begins here. Face each challenge like a true IT hero in the making, completing quests, mastering techniques, and unlocking the power that lies within your tech resources.
Earn THWACK points, claim your exclusive achievement badge, and prove you've got what it takes to rise through the ranks. This isn’t just training. It’s your origin story.
AUGUST MISSION
Use the mission’s resources to complete the tasks and answer the questions for a chance to win!
Answer each question correctly during the week and you'll be entered for a chance to win the weekly prize.
Answer all 20 questions correctly over the course of the month and you'll be entered for a chance to win the grand prize.
150 points are being awarded for each correctly answered question. There are 20 questions, which means you can earn a maximum of 3,000 points for this mission.
Weekly Prize:
PLEASE NOTE: All mission prizes will be drawn on September 1, 2025.
MISSION SHORTCUT
Complete the steps below between August 4 and August 31, 2025, to be entered to win an novium Hoverpen Interstellar.
Shortcut steps:
- 1. Access the Virtual Classrooms Calendar to see the September schedule for SolarWinds Academy Live Classes.
- 2. Sign up for any Live Class scheduled between September 15 to 26. Please note registration is available only to customers with active maintenance and a Customer Portal login. If you have any questions, feel free to email us at virtualclassrooms@solarwinds.com.
- 3. Kindly submit a screenshot of the registration confirmation sent to your email.
- 4. Pro Tip: Maximize your learning and earn up to 2,000 THWACK points—just attend a Live Class and complete the survey!
SUBMIT RESPONSE
MISSION RULES
A new question will open every day (Monday - Friday) starting on August 4, 2025. Once a question has opened, it will remain open until August 31, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. CT.
Mission Terms & Conditions: US, UK, and Canada | Germany
Mission Shortcut Terms & Conditions: US, UK, and Canada | Germany