Description

The Automic Administrator Essentials course (German) covers the core fundamentals of system administration and configuration for Broadcom Automic Automation. Participants learn how to build a complete Automic environment on Windows from scratch – from installing the Java JDK, configuring ODBC and TLS certificates, setting up the Service Manager, Automation Engine, and agents, through to configuring the web server for the Automic Web Interface (AWI). The course also covers the Automic Utilities for database maintenance, archiving, and client management. This course was previously known as Automic Admin Fundamentals and has been fully revised and relaunched under the Tricise brand.

Please note: Currently, only the Windows installation is available in the self-study format. The Linux version will be added in Q4.

Prerequisites

No prior experience with Automic Automation is required for the Automic Administrator Essentials course. However, basic IT knowledge is strongly recommended as the course covers technically in-depth installation topics.

Recommended prior knowledge:

• Basic Windows system administration skills (services, networking, file systems)

• Fundamental understanding of database concepts (SQL, ODBC, JDBC)

• Knowledge of network and security concepts (TLS, firewall, certificates) is an advantage

• Familiarity with Automic core concepts (e.g. from the Automic User Essentials course) is recommended but not mandatory

What is included?

• Instructor-Led Training: Live sessions with certified Automic experts – practical, interactive, and focused on real installation scenarios
• Self-Study: Access to a hands-on virtual lab until installation is completed, including a video-based self-paced course
• Training Materials: Comprehensive materials as a reference for the installation, configuration, and operation of Automic Automation
• Official Tricise Certificate: Recognized proof of your Automic Administrator skills upon successful completion of all exams

Who should attend?

The Automic Administrator Essentials course is designed for anyone who installs, configures, and administers Broadcom Automic Automation. Typical participants include:

• Automic Administrators and System Owners: Professionals responsible for the installation, configuration, and operation of the Automic environment
• IT Infrastructure and Platform Teams: Staff who integrate and operate Automic within existing IT landscapes
• Database Administrators: Those who manage, archive, and migrate the Automic database
• New Automic Administrators: Beginners who want to learn a complete Automic installation on Windows in a structured way

Basic IT and Windows knowledge is recommended – this course is designed as a foundational course for Automic administrators.

Agenda

1. Understanding the Automic Architecture

• Core components and their interaction: AE, database, agents, AWI

• Process types: PWP, WP, JWP, JCP and their roles

• Client concept and security architecture

2. Preparation Phase: Installation & Operation

• System requirements and infrastructure planning

• Network preparation: ports, firewall rules, and secure communication

• Provisioning virtual machines and components

3. Implementation Phase: Installing Automic Components

• Installation sequence and structured rollout

• Environment validation after installation

4. Java JDK: Selection and Installation

• Selecting a compatible JDK for Automic (JDK 17)

• Installation steps and configuration on Windows

5. ODBC: Setup and Configuration

• Installing ODBC drivers and configuring the DSN

• Ensuring reliable database connectivity (MS SQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, DB2)

6. TLS Certificates: Selection, Requirements, and Creation

• Certificate types and their use in Automic

• Creating, signing, and managing secure certificates

7. CAPKI: Installation and Secure Connections

• Using CAPKI for TLS communication between Automic components

• Configuration for Service Manager and agents

8. Service Manager: Installation and Configuration

• Deploying the Service Manager on Windows

• Managing and starting Automic processes via GUI or CLI

9. Automation Engine: Architecture, DB Connection, and Installation

• Engine structure, scalability, and directory layout

• Configuring UCSRV.ini: TLS parameters and ports

• Establishing the database connection and starting the engine

10. JDBC Driver: Setup and Database Connectivity

• Providing and configuring the correct JDBC driver

• Ensuring performance and platform compatibility

11. Agents: Installation and System Integration

• Installing and configuring OS agents (Windows, UNIX/Linux)

• Secure communication between agents and the Automation Engine

12. Automic Utilities: Use Cases and Tools

• DB Archive, DB Reorg, DB Change, DB Load/Unload: database maintenance and migration

• ClientCopy: copying and migrating clients

• DB Revision and DB Reporting: audit trails and change tracking

13. Web Servers for AWI: Selection and Configuration

• Jetty vs. Tomcat: comparison of advantages and trade-offs

• Configuration, memory tuning, and AWI deployment

14. Post-Implementation: Monitoring and System Control

• Analyzing system logs and identifying errors

• Testing core components and validating operational stability

• Ensuring ongoing operations and detecting anomalies early