1. Download and read all the OpsMgr 2007 guides:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/opsmgr/bb498235.aspx
- Supported configurations
- Key Concepts
- Security Guide
- Design Guide
- Deployment Guide
- Migration Guide
- Perf and Scale Guide
- Targeting poster
- Operations Guide
2. Build a VM based POC lab and install the product…. 1 DC, 1 “all in one” SCOM server. Install the prereqs, SQL, SQL SRS, RMS, console, Reporting, ACS. Troubleshoot any issues with your small deployment.
3. Review the overview content/training:
- Review on-demand webcasts for OpsMgr http://www.microsoft.com/events/series/technetmms.aspx?tab=webcasts&id=42365
- Review training videos: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/opsmgr/bb498237.aspx
- Review SP1 update videos: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/opsmgr/bb986763.aspx
4. Familiarize yourself with the OpsMgr tools, and what they are used for:
- MPviewer
- Reskit tools
- Maintenance Mode
- Effective config viewer
- Override Explorer
- Override Creator
- Agent proxy enable tools
- Database Sizer Tools
- System Center Capacity Planner
5. Familiarize yourself with external documentation/books:
6. Familiarize yourself with the community:
- Blogs
- Websites
http://ianblythmanagement.wordpress.com/mom-blog-links/
http://blogs.technet.com/kevinholman/archive/2007/12/18/got-links.aspx
http://ianblythmanagement.wordpress.com/2008/04/17/useful-lists/
7. Ensure you understand the supporting technologies:
- SQL queries - TSQL query in general, and most common:
http://blogs.technet.com/kevinholman/archive/2007/10/18/useful-operations-manager-2007-sql-queries.aspx - Powershell
- Microsoft Clustering (RMS and SQL)
- Vbscript/new SCOM API/propertybags, etc
8. Consider taking a bootcamp/professional course
9. Pass the OpsMgr Certification 70-400 exam
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