IBM Netcool Operations is a suite of products designed to help manage, monitor, and optimize IT operations and network infrastructures. It is typically used by organizations that need to manage large-scale, complex IT environments. Netcool helps IT and network operations teams gain visibility into the health and performance of their systems, services, and networks. The platform provides real-time monitoring, event management, and analytics to ensure systems are functioning optimally and that potential issues are detected and addressed quickly.

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Course Information

IBM Netcool Operations Training

Duration: 25 Hours

Timings: Weekdays (1-2 Hours per day) [OR] Weekends (2-3 Hours per day)

Training Method: Instructor Led Online One-on-One Live Interactive

Sessions.

COURSE CONTENT :

1. Introduction to IBM Netcool Operations

• Overview of IBM Netcool: Understanding the key features and architecture of IBM Netcool.
• Components of Netcool Operations: Introduction to the key tools in the Netcool suite, such as:
  • IBM Netcool/OMNIbus
  • IBM Netcool/Impact
  • IBM Netcool/Provisioning
  • IBM Netcool/Smart Analytics
• Netcool Architecture: Understanding the Netcool infrastructure, including event collectors, event servers, and dashboards.

2. Netcool/OMNIbus Fundamentals

• Event Management and Correlation:
  • Event collection and processing in Netcool.
  • Event types: Alarms, incidents, and service-level events.
  • Event correlation for grouping related incidents and reducing alert noise.
• Event Viewer: Using the Netcool/OMNIbus Event Viewer to view, search, and manage events in real-time.
• Event Handling and Action Triggers: Configuring event triggers to automate responses to certain conditions.
• Creating and Managing Rules: Setting up event filters and rules to process and route events based on predefined criteria.

3. Netcool/Impact and Automation

• IBM Netcool/Impact Overview: Understanding how Netcool/Impact adds automation and orchestration to the platform.
• Creating Event Processing Logic with Netcool/Impact:
  • Designing Impact policies for event filtering, enrichment, and transformation.
  • Setting up advanced event correlation and root cause analysis logic.
• Automating Actions: Integrating Impact to trigger automated workflows and notifications for event resolution.
• Using Scripts for Automation: Writing scripts to automate system responses or interact with other management tools.

4. Troubleshooting and Incident Management

• Incident Management Integration:
  • Integrating IBM Netcool with third-party IT Service Management (ITSM) tools such as ServiceNow.
  • Automatically creating tickets for events in Netcool and tracking incidents.
• Problem Resolution Workflows: Setting up escalation and resolution workflows within Netcool, ensuring that issues are managed efficiently.
• Event Suppression and Filtering: Managing the suppression of redundant or less critical alerts.
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Using Netcool for identifying and analyzing the root cause of recurring incidents.

5. Reporting and Dashboards

• Creating and Customizing Dashboards: Building and customizing dashboards to visualize event data, KPIs, and network health.
• Creating Reports: Understanding how to generate and schedule reports based on events, incidents, and system performance.
• Alert Monitoring and Custom Alerts: Configuring custom alerts and notifications based on specific thresholds or events.

6. Advanced Topics in Netcool

• Scalability and Performance Tuning: Understanding how to scale Netcool to handle large environments and ensure high availability and reliability.
• Integration with Other IBM Solutions: Integrating Netcool with IBM Watson AIOps for enhanced event analytics and predictive insights.
• Network Topology Integration: Integrating network topology data for improved network monitoring and fault management.
• Customizing Netcool/OMNIbus: Developing custom scripts, event rules, and plug-ins to extend Netcool functionality.

7. Security and User Management

• User Roles and Permissions: Configuring user roles and permissions to ensure appropriate access to Netcool features and data.
• Authentication and Security: Implementing secure access and integrating with enterprise authentication systems.

8. Best Practices and Troubleshooting

• Best Practices in Event Management: Recommendations for managing event storming, creating efficient event rules, and maintaining system performance.
• Troubleshooting Netcool: Identifying and resolving common problems in the Netcool environment.
• Backup and Recovery: Understanding how to back up and recover Netcool data and configurations in case of failure.

9. Integration with Other Tools and Platforms

• Integration with Monitoring Tools: Connecting IBM Netcool with other monitoring tools like IBM Tivoli Monitoring (ITM) or third-party network management tools.
• Using REST APIs: Interfacing with external systems using Netcool’s REST APIs for event submission, querying, and automation.