IBM Advanced Administering Environments with Instana Observability | 1-day course

Overview

On this accelerated IBM: Advanced Administering Environments with IBM Instana Observability course, you will learn more about the basic architecture of IBM Instana and how to install various kinds of host agents in different modes. In addition, you learn how to optionally pin an agent to a specific version in case that is ever needed.

On this course you will learn how to install agents on various platforms, such as a Docker, directly to the host, YAML, Operator, and Helm chart. This course also describes how to configure and instrument a website for End User Monitoring (EUM) along with a discussion about how to review website monitoring page metrics. You will learn how to use the Web REST API to perform IBM Instana functions programmatically. And, since Instana is only capable of producing dashboards for a single Instana instance at a time, this course shows you how to integrate Grafana with one or more Instana instances to produce federated dashboards.

In just 1 day, you’ll learn to IBM Observability by Instana and basic architecture. You’ll also learn how to:

Describe various host agent configuration and installation options and platforms
Describe version pinning Install and configure Infrastructure-only mode host agents as Docker containers
Install and configure direct-to-host Infrastructure-only mode host agent
Add custom availability zone label Install and configure a direct-to-host agent for a Linux-based Db2 server
Perform post-installation configuration, such as availability zone, full monitoring, and custom tags
Configure and deploy various kinds of Kubernetes based agents, including YAML, Operator, and Helm chart
Describe how to remove any of the types of agents installed
Describe the architecture of Instana Website Monitoring and instrument your websites with the Tracking Script
View website page metrics and dashboards and analyze page metrics
Use the Web REST API to perform Instana functions programmatically
Create API Tokens and set token permissions
Use the Instana OpenAPI documentation to locate API endpoints
Configure Instana for compatibility with Grafana and configure Grafana to be able to fetch metrics from Instana as a data source
Create Grafana dashboards of Instana metrics

At the end of this course, you’ll achieve your Advanced Administering Environments with IBM Instana Observability certification.

Through Firebrand’s Lecture | Lab | Review methodology, you’ll get certified at twice the speed of the traditional training and get access to courseware, learn from certified instructors, and train in a distraction-free environment.

Audience

This course is ideal for:

Those who need to know how to install agents, configure website monitoring, integrating with IBM Instana programmatically, and how to use Grafana to create federated dashboards of Instana data.

See prices now to find out how much you could save when you train at twice the speed.

See prices

Benefits

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9 am – 5 pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time, with your instructor
You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals

* For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

Think you are ready for the course? Take a FREE practice test to assess your knowledge!

Free Practice Test

Curriculum

Module 1: Lab environment overview
Module 2: Installing a Docker Infrastructure agent on the Instana host
Module 3: Installing an Infrastructure agent directly on the Instana host
Module 4: Instana Db2 Agent Installation Exercise 5. Installing host Agents in Kubernetes
Module 6: Website Monitoring
Module 7: Web REST API
Module 8: Grafana dashboards

Exam Track

At the end of this accelerated course, you’ll achieve your Advanced Administering Environments with IBM Instana Observability Certification.

What's Included

Your accelerated course includes:

Accommodation *
Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
On-site exams **
Exam vouchers **
Practice tests **
Certification Guarantee ***
Courseware
Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
24-hour lab access
Digital courseware **

* For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
*** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Prerequisites

Before attending this accelerated course, you should have:

Attended the TN201 Administering Environments with IBM Instana course or have knowledge of experience with basic Instana architecture, using the Infrastructure view and Instana dashboards, an understanding of services and endpoints along with tracing and analytics features. Users, groups, dashboards, and alert channels are used in the Web REST API lab, so it is good to have a basic understanding of those topics.
Fundamental understanding of distributed applications.
Knowledge of Linux a plus.

Unsure whether you meet the prerequisites? Don’t worry. Your training consultant will discuss your background with you to understand if this course is right for you.

Reviews

Here's the Firebrand Training review section. Since 2001 we've trained exactly 134,561 students and asked them all to review our Accelerated Learning. Currently, 96.41% have said Firebrand exceeded their expectations.

Read reviews from recent accelerated courses below or visit Firebrand Stories for written and video interviews from our alumni.

"I had a great time. The instructor is very knowledgeable and his training is on point. Two exams in 2 days is a lot. But he makes it doable."
Juan van Gom, Ministry of Defense Netherlands. (19/1/2024 (Friday) to 21/1/2024 (Sunday))

"Had a great time meeting and networking with other people. A great teacher."
Pritpal Hundel, Computacenter. (8/1/2024 (Monday) to 11/1/2024 (Thursday))

"Our instructor was very knowledgeable and delivered the online course well. The labs are great for getting hands-on experience."
Anonymous. (8/1/2024 (Monday) to 11/1/2024 (Thursday))

"Great 4 days of in-person training. The trainer was knowledgeable and brought a wealth of real world examples to what would have been otherwise a very theoretical training course."
Ian Smith, DWP. (8/1/2024 (Monday) to 11/1/2024 (Thursday))

"I attended the CND course which was online-led. This course was delivered very well allowing me to develop my knowledge in the related topics. Despite being online, I felt involved and felt as if I could ask any questions at any time."
Molly Macuras, Electricity North West Limited. (8/1/2024 (Monday) to 11/1/2024 (Thursday))

Course Dates

Start	Finish	Status	Location
19/2/2024 (Monday)	19/2/2024 (Monday)	Finished - Leave feedback	-
24/6/2024 (Monday)	24/6/2024 (Monday)	Wait list	Nationwide
5/8/2024 (Monday)	5/8/2024 (Monday)	Limited availability	Nationwide
16/9/2024 (Monday)	16/9/2024 (Monday)	Open	Nationwide
28/10/2024 (Monday)	28/10/2024 (Monday)	Open	Nationwide
9/12/2024 (Monday)	9/12/2024 (Monday)	Open	Nationwide

IBM - Advanced Administering Environments with IBM Instana Observability