Description

This course covers the basics of Automic Administration, introducing fundamental concepts for new users. It focuses on essential skills required for managing clients, installing/configuring the Automation Engine, and ensuring smooth operations through effective troubleshooting and maintenance.

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 is required. A basic understanding of IT and workflow processes is helpful.

Who should attend?

This course is ideal for new Automic users, IT Administrators, and anyone interested in learning the basics of automation with Automic.

What is included?

• Instructor-led training sessions / Access to a hands-on virtual lab until installation is completed (self-study)
• Comprehensive training materials (instructor-led) / Video-based self-paced course (self-study)
• Official certificate upon successful completion of all exams

Agenda

1. Understanding the Automic Architecture

• Core components and their interaction
• Engine, agents, and infrastructure overview
• Foundation for advanced topics

2. Preparation Phase for Installation & Operation

• System requirements and infrastructure sizing
• Provisioning components and planning network settings
• Firewall rules and secure communication

3. Implementation Phase: Automic and System Components

• Installing prerequisites and Automic components
• Environment validation and structured rollout

4. Selecting and Installing the Java JDK

• Choosing a compatible JDK for Automic
• Installation steps for a stable foundation

5. ODBC Setup and Configuration

• Installing drivers and configuring the data source
• Ensuring reliable database connectivity

6. TLS Certificates: Selection, Requirements, Creation

• Certificate types and use in Automic
• Creating and managing secure certificates

7. CAPKI: Installation and Secure Connections

• Using CAPKI for TLS communication
• Setup for Service Manager and agents

8. Service Manager: Installation and Configuration

• Deploying the Service Manager on Windows
• Managing processes via GUI or CLI

9. Automation Engine: Architecture, DB Connection, Installation

• Engine structure and scalability
• SQL database connection and automation logic

10. JDBC Driver: Setup and Database Connectivity

• Providing the right JDBC driver
• Performance and platform compatibility

11. Agents: Installation and External System Integration

• Integrating agents with OS and business systems
• Secure communication with the Engine

12. Automic Utilities: Use Cases and Tools

• Utilities for archiving, reorg, client setup, and migration
• DB Archive, Reorg, Change, Load/Unload, ClientCopy, Reporting, Revision
• Best practices and execution examples

13. Web Servers for AWI: Selection and Examples

• Jetty vs. Tomcat for AWI deployment
• Setup, memory tuning, and configuration examples
• Web server selection based on performance and integration needs

14. Post-Implementation: Monitoring and Control

• Log analysis, reporting, and system health
• Detecting anomalies and ensuring stable operations
• Ongoing validation of automation stability