Lab Manual
This guide is intended for users for IEM LAB Training working towards Event Management Application.
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This manual provides information about various scenario-based modules covering the configuration and use of IEM product. Each module may include one or more lab exercises to provide detailed instructions to achieve the objectives. In addition, it also provides summarized information about additional servers and optional post-configuration and references to the other documents for detailed information.
This lab manual is divided into the following modules:
Each of the above modules is further divided into the following two sections:
- Introduction: A preface of the module
- Lab Exercise: Each module may contain one or more lab exercises. Post completion of these exercises, users are expected to have a thorough understanding of the module.
Each of the lab exercises includes the following sections:
- Scenario – Provides a summary of the objectives of the exercise.
- Prerequisites – Provide information on all specific requirements that needs to be in place before proceeding with the exercise.
- Solution – Stepwise procedure to be followed to complete the exercise.
- Conclusion – Summary of the lab exercise
- Related Documentation – Provides information on the related documentation for respective module.
The modules in this manual are independent of each other. Hence you can start at the beginning of any module. However, the user is advised to go through each module and its subsequent exercise in the order of Table of Contents for a complete understanding.
Prerequisites
This section describes the hardware and software requisites that need to be in place before proceeding with this training. It also lists the technical skills and knowledge requirements that candidates should possess beforehand.
- Access to a laptop / desktop with standard configuration preferably 4 GB RAM
- High Bandwidth Internet Connectivity
- Admin rights on the laptop / desktop
- Remote Desktop Connection
- Google Chrome Browser
- Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client (4.5.05030) for enabling VPN connectivity.
Candidates should possess the following skills:
- Sufficient knowledge of ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure library). ITIL Foundation certification is preferred.
- Working knowledge of any IT Service Management tools like ServiceNow, BMC Remedy
- Basic knowledge of any Event Management Tools like Moogsoft, Big Panda and others
- Basic understanding (process oriented) of command center operations covering data center and cloud operations
- Basic knowledge of Cloud Computing
- Basic knowledge of Application Deployment Architecture
- Basic knowledge of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Familiarity with Windows Operating System
- Basic knowledge of REST APIs
The following documents can be referenced in addition to this guide for further information on the IEM platform.
- Introduction to HCL IEM Configuration Guide