System Center 2012
Orchestrator
Overview
Course Objective
At course completion students will be able to:
• Explain the role of Orchestrator 2012 and the entire System Center suite
• Provide an overview of ITIL and MOF
• Install and configure Orchestrator 2012
• Customize, optimize and scale Orchestrator 2012
• Implement runbook automation for native Windows processes
• Develop advanced runbooks using real-world scenarios
• Implement integration packs for other System Center and Microsoft products
• Implement configuration of error-handling and log monitoring
• Implement disaster recovery methods • Implement maintenance and troubleshooting steps in Orchestrator 2012
Who Should Attend
Prerequisites
Students should have:
Basic knowledge of IT infrastructure and server/network configurations.
Experience with Windows Server administration.
Basic scripting and automation knowledge (e.g., PowerShell).
Familiarity with ITIL principles.
Experience with Microsoft products, especially System Center.
General understanding of the System Center suite.
Training Calendar
Intake
Duration
Program Fees
Module
Module 1 - Introduction to The System Center 2012 Orchestrator
• History and Evolution of System Center
• System Center 2012 Product Suite
• System Center 2012 Licensing
• Introducing ITIL and MOF
• System Center 2012 Orchestrator
• Lab 1: Introducing System Center 2012 Lab 2: Introducing Service
Management
Module 2 - Design and Deployment Considerations for Orchestrator 2012
• Preparing to Deploy Orchestrator 2012
• Installing Orchestrator 2012
• Exploring Orchestrator 2012 Interfaces
• Examining Runbook Servers and Global Settings
• Lab 1: Touring the Orchestrator 2012 Console and Initial Lab
Environment Setup
Module 3 - Runbook Configuration Basics
• Creating Runbooks
• Creating Standard Activities
• Working with Monitors, Links and Junctions
• Analyzing Data Using the Orchestrator Data Bus
• Stepping Through Runbooks with the Tester
• Exporting and Importing Runbooks
• Lab 1: Creating Basic Runbooks
Module 4 - Advanced Runbooks and Complex Activities
• Designing Advanced Runbooks
• Reviewing Integration Packs
• Automating Activities with Active Directory Integration Pack
• Implementing Integration Packs
• Executing Programs and Scripts using Runbooks
• Lab 1: Creating Advanced Runbooks and Complex Activities
Module 5 - PowerPivot Reporting
• Introducing PowerPivot for Excel
• Enabling PowerPivot for Reporting
• Lab 1: Reporting with Excel PowerPivot
Module 6 - Administration, Management and Extensibility
• Determining Fault Tolerance
• Optimizing Performance and Capacity
• Installing with Command Line and Console Push
• Preparing for Disaster Recovery
• Upgrading from Opalis and Migrating Runbooks
• Utilizing the Orchestrator Integration Toolkit
• Lab 1: Completing a Push Install of Runbook Designer and Runbook
Server
• Lab 2: Preparing for Backup and Restore
Module 7 - System Center 2012 Integration
• Lab 1: Setting up the Initial Lab Environment
• Lab 2: Creating an Orchestrator 2012 Runbook
• Lab 3: Working with Orchestrator System Center Runbooks
FAQs
General Questions:
Q: What is the 55007 System Center 2012 Orchestrator course about?
A: This three-day course provides participants with the skills to design, deploy, and manage System Center 2012 Orchestrator. It focuses on automating IT workflows, integrating System Center products, developing runbooks, and implementing error-handling and disaster recovery strategies. Hands-on labs and real-world scenarios are included.
Q: Who should attend this course?
A: IT professionals who have technical knowledge of the systems they want to automate and those who need to understand the critical components for automation.
Q: What are the prerequisites for this course?
A: Participants should have prior technical knowledge of the systems they plan to manage using Orchestrator 2012, including familiarity with ITIL and MOF frameworks.
Q: How long is the course?
A: The course duration is 3 days.
Q: What key topics are covered in this course?
A: Topics include an introduction to Orchestrator, installation and configuration, creating and managing runbooks, advanced runbook development, integration with other System Center products, PowerPivot reporting, performance optimization, disaster recovery, and upgrading from previous versions like Opalis.
Q: Will I receive a certification after completing the course?
A: This course helps build practical skills for managing System Center Orchestrator, but it does not offer a certification.
Program Content & Skills:
Q: What will I learn in this course?
A: In this course, you will learn how to design, deploy, and manage System Center 2012 Orchestrator. Key skills include automating IT workflows, creating and managing runbooks, integrating Orchestrator with other System Center products, optimizing performance, and implementing error-handling and disaster recovery methods.
Q: What are the core skills I will gain from the course?
A: By the end of the course, you will have the skills to install and configure Orchestrator, create and execute runbooks, develop advanced runbooks for complex tasks, utilize integration packs, implement reporting with PowerPivot, and manage fault tolerance, performance, and disaster recovery processes.
Q: Will I learn about reporting tools in this course?
A: Yes, the course includes a module on PowerPivot for Excel, which will help you generate reports from Orchestrator data for better monitoring and analysis.
Q: Does the course cover troubleshooting and maintenance?
A: Yes, the course includes troubleshooting and maintenance procedures for Orchestrator, including fault tolerance, performance optimization, and preparing for disaster recovery.
Q: Will I be able to work with advanced automation and integrations?
A: Yes, you will learn how to design advanced runbooks, use integration packs for System Center and Microsoft products, and automate activities using integration tools such as the Active Directory Integration Pack.
Q: What hands-on skills will I gain during the course?
A: The course includes several hands-on labs where you will practice creating basic and advanced runbooks, configuring Orchestrator, setting up reporting, and preparing for backup and disaster recovery.
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