This introductory session exhibits the function, features, tools, and interfaces of OMNIbus version 8.1 client utilities. Students use the web-based portal and try new reporting capabilities.

• Examine user architecture and runtime environment
• Configure and use the AEN client
• Navigate the Web GUI
• Use and configure event lists and dashboards
• Create and use web GUI filters and views
• Modify existing user pages
• Perform user-related maintenance tasks within the portal
• Examine and use default Tivoli Common Reporting reports
• Use sample maps
• Examine default gauges
• Make simple gauge modifications
• Examine mobile device incorporation

This basic course is intended for people beginning with OMNIbus

There are no pre-requisites for this course.

Unit 1 Introduction

• Basic architecture
• UNIX or Linux environment
• Net user features

Unit 2 Desktop client components

• Netcool/OMNIbus desktop
• Views, filters, and SQL
• Event List filters and the Filter Builder
• Accelerated Notification Event client

Unit 3 The Dashboard portal

• Dashboard interface
• Event lists
• Filters
• Views and tools
• Dashboard user functions
• Key performance indicators

Unit 4 Tivoli Common Reporting

• Product overview
• Event reporting

Unit 5 Visualizations

• Using charts
• Using gauges
• Modifying default gauges
• Displaying event data on mobile devices