New User Training

Question

I have a number of new Orion users who have not used SolarWinds before and I am looking for guidance which of the numerous online training segments we should get them to go through first .

Is there "SolarWinds for dummies" type of syllabus we should ask them to complete  . The key modules ate NPM and SAM they will be using .

Mark Woolgar

elliott.humphrey · Answer

There are a lot of good videos also on the Solarwinds Youtube Channel.

ebradford · Answer

The Solarwinds Lab is great for beginners and advanced users. After you watch a few, you'll quickly develop a favorite Lab tech. Mine is {deleted}.

SolarWinds Lab

The Monitoring 101 paper is also great resources. There are several 101 resources, here they are:
Monitoring 101  -- includes link to the paper.Free Training: Monitoring 101  -- also includes link to paper, and some lab videos along the same line.

So many more resources are here too, for after 101 level. Enjoy the experience!

neomatrix1217 · Answer

I would start here there are classes in the customer portal under virtual classrooms as well or you can also look into the smart start program as well.

Virtual classroom training in the Customer Portal - SolarWinds Worldwide, LLC. Help and Support

Smart Start Onboarding Program - SolarWinds Worldwide, LLC. Help and Support

NPM

Network Performance Monitor (NPM) Training - SolarWinds Worldwide, LLC. Help and Support

Free SolarWinds Training Videos - NPM - SolarWinds Worldwide, LLC. Help and Support

SAM

Server & Application Monitor (SAM) Training - SolarWinds Worldwide, LLC. Help and Support

Free SolarWinds Training Videos - SAM - SolarWinds Worldwide, LLC. Help and Support