MS50507

Designing IT Process Automation with Opalis Integration Server

This 300-level, three-day, instructor-led course gives students the knowledge on how to implement IT process automation using Orchestrator (previously Opalis) Integration Server (OIS).

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This training can be paid by SA-Voucher

Audience

This course is intended for Enterprise Systems Engineers, Administrators and System Integrators who need to implement a Dynamic Datacenter using Orchestrator (previously Opalis) Integration Server.

At Course Completion

After completing this course, students will be able to:

  • Describe the logical architecture of an OIS infrastructure
  • Articulate the functions of the components and servcies in an OIS infrastructure
  • Configure error handling in OIS policies
  • Troubleshoot issues with OIS components and OIS policy execution
  • Explain Microsoft best practices for Policy Lifecycle Management
  • Design end-to-end process automation incorporating System Center products

Prerequisites

Before attending this course, students must have:

  • Experience with Windows Server 2008 Administration
  • Basic understanding of Active Directory

Recommended:

  • It is recommended students have achieved the following Microsoft certifications or possess equivalent knowledge
  • o MCTS: System Center Operations Manager 2007, Configuring (Exam: 70-400)
  • o MCTS: Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008 Configuration(Exam: 70-403)
  • o MCTS: Windows Server Virtualization, Configuration (Exam: 70-652)
  • An understanding of the System Center and Virtualization Stack would also be desirable, specifically:
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    • Virtual Machine Manager 2008 R2
    • Operations Manager 2007 R2
    • Service Manager 2010
    • Virtualization Technologies: Hyper-V and Windows Server 2008 R2
    • Automated deployment of server technologies

Course Outline:

Module 1: Architecture and Component Overview

  • Opalis Architecture, Components and Terminology: Introduction to OIS; How are Customers Using OIS; OIS and System Center Integration; Opalis Architecture; Opalis Terminology; Component Connectivity; Component Security; Services; System Requirements; Redundancy
  • Lab : Creating Basic Workflows with Foundation Objects

Module 2: User Interfaces and Workflow Settings

  • Overview of Opalis Interfaces and Workflow Settings: Creating Policies; Working with the Designer Console; Policy Testing Console; Operator Console; Integration Packs; Global Settings and Configuration; Opalis Databus; Pipeline Mode vs. Legacy Mode; Data Passing Between Policies; Securing Policies
  • Lab : Creating Basic Workflows with Foundation Objects

Module 3: Workflow Basics

  • Discussion of basic concepts related to workflow design and creation: Constructing Workflows; Workflow Guidelines; Policy Execution; Action Server; Workflow Engine Rules; Policy Audit Trail
  • Lab : Controlling Workflow Execution with Advanced Functions

Module 4: Advanced Workflow Concepts

  • Advanced Workflow Concepts and Components: Nested Policies / Subroutines; Looping (Object Level and Nested Policy); Storing Persistent Data; Complex Link Logic; Making Workflows Dynamic (Variables); Data Manipulation
  • Lab : Incorporating Advanced Logic into Your Workflows

Module 5: Creating Complex Workflows

  • Foundation objects utilized when creating complex workflows: Query WMI Object; Invoke Web Services Object; Query XML Object; Query Database Object; Run Program Object (CLI Execution); Run .NET Scripting Object0
  • Lab : Building Advanced Workflows

Module 6: Error Handling, External Interfaces and Lifecycle Management

  • Error Handling, External Internal and Lifecycle Management: Adding Error Handling to Workflows; Lifecycle Management; Workflow Install, Upgrade and Promotion; Interacting with OIS through External Interfaces; Web Services; Command Line
  • Lab : Building Error Handling into Workflows

Module 7: Integration Packs

  • Working with System Center Integration Packs: Integration Packs; Process Catalogs; OIS 6.3 Target Scenarios; System Center Integration Packs; Other Opalis Integration Packs
  • Lab : Creating System Center Workflows

Module 8: Troubleshooting and Advanced Administration

  • Policy Throttling: Self-Monitoring; Audit Trail
  • Product Footprint: Opalis Folder Structure; Opalis Registry Keys
  • Basic Troubleshooting
  • Upgrading Opalis

Module 9: Extensibility Scenarios (QIK)

  • Quick Integration Kit: QIK CLI; QIK SDK
  • Required Skills
  • SDK Fundamentals
  • Choosing the Best QIK Option
  • Lab : Creating Your Own Integration Pack with the QIK

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Kurs
MS50507
Längd
3 dagar
Pris
20.450 kr (exkl. moms)

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Förkunskaper

Before attending this course, students must have: •Experience with Windows Server 2008 Administration •Basic understanding of Active Directory

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