What to Look for in a SolarWinds Training Provider

What to Look for in a SolarWinds Training Provider

As the network administrator, you are responsible for keeping the gears of your company running. Every computer, router and cable is part of your domain. However, if you’re not managing that domain efficiently, then you’re costing both you and your company a lot of time and money.

Your boss probably thinks that software just magically installs on computers and works perfectly the first time, but you know better. Any idiot can get their software working at 50 percent capacity. But to truly get the most out of any software, specific training is necessary.

Without training, you could have things running with a few bumps and jolts. But with training, you would be utilizing every feature of your software, and everything would be running smoothly and efficiently. You wouldn’t pull your hair out every time a problem arose.

Little mistakes can create major problems. With proper network software training, you greatly reduce the chance of mistakes. Here are some things to look for when you’re searching for a SolarWinds Orion network training provider.

1) How large are the classes?

Just like in college, the smaller the class, the better. Smaller classes mean fewer people competing for your instructor’s attention and more of a chance to get hands-on knowledge of the software. You’ll be able to get individualized attention, with somebody there to answer all the questions you have. This isn’t the kind of training that you can get from a book.

2) How knowledgeable are the trainers?

When you’re going to SolarWinds network training, it’s important to know that your trainers understand 100 percent of the software. Feel free to ask them what kind of training and certification courses they’ve had for SolarWinds products. The best trainers will understand all the capabilities that SolarWinds software provides, so they can pass that knowledge on to you.

3) Is there one-on-one training available?

Sometimes it’s difficult to glean everything you need from classes, even if they’re smaller ones. See if your training provider offers one-on-one SolarWinds training after the classes. They should, in order to make sure that you understand everything you’ve learned in the class. If they offer no chance for you to have one-on-one training, then it’s best to look elsewhere.

4) Do they also have on-site training?

There are times when it’s just not possible for you to take off from work for a few days in order to get software training. This is when it’s important that your SolarWinds training provider comes to you. With on-site training, you’re training on your own network, with a SolarWinds expert right beside you, showing you how software solutions correspond to real-world problems. They should also help you set up your network, if you need it.

Without a complete working knowledge of your SolarWinds Orion software, you’re only half the network administrator you should be. Complete network training from a knowledgeable instructor is the only way you can get to know the software 100 percent. Don’t let little mistakes cost you. Start looking for proper SolarWinds network training today.

About the Author:

Don’t operate your network software at 50 percent. Visit http://coronaservices.net/training.htm today to see the comprehensive SolarWinds Orion training they can offer you.

Stacey Crow is the sales manager for Corona Technical Services, the only certified SolarWinds training provider in North America. Sign up for their training course at http://www.coronaservices.net to learn all the ins and outs of the SolarWinds Orion network and make your life easier.