Effective Network Monitoring and Management: A Hands-On Approach

8 Sept 2025, 09:00 → 9 Sept 2025, 12:30 Africa/Mogadishu

Online

Mohamed Bile (CTO, SomaliREN)

This two-day intensive training is designed for ICT professionals, system administrators, and network engineers who want to strengthen their skills in monitoring, managing, and securing IT infrastructure. Through a blend of theory and hands-on labs, participants will gain the practical knowledge needed to manage modern networks effectively using open-source tools

 Day 1: Linux Fundamentals

The training begins with a practical introduction to Linux as the backbone of modern networking and server management. Participants will explore essential commands, file systems, process management, networking basics, and service configuration. By the end of Day 1, attendees will have a solid Linux foundation to confidently operate and support network monitoring platforms.

Day 2: Practical Network Monitoring with Zabbix and NetBox

Building on the Linux fundamentals, Day 2 focuses on deploying and managing two powerful open-source tools:

• Zabbix: A leading monitoring solution for performance, availability, and security. Participants will learn how to install, configure, and manage Zabbix to monitor servers, switches, routers, and applications in real-time.
• NetBox: A modern network source of truth for managing IP address space, devices, racks, and interconnections. Attendees will work through practical exercises to document, track, and visualize their networks with NetBox.

Key Outcomes

By the end of the training, participants will:

Understand how Linux powers network monitoring platforms.

• Gain hands-on experience in installing, configuring, and troubleshooting Zabbix and NetBox.
• Learn how to create a structured, proactive network monitoring and management strategy.
• Build confidence in applying these tools directly to their organizational or academic environments.

 

This program emphasizes learning by doing, ensuring that participants walk away with not only theoretical knowledge but also practical skills that can be applied immediately in their professional contexts.
 

Monday, 8 September

09:00 → 00:30 Linux Fundamentals

Tuesday, 9 September

09:00 → 09:59 Practical Network Monitoring with Zabbix and NetBox

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Recognize the importance of network monitoring and its impact on operations.

• Differentiate between reactive and proactive monitoring approaches.

• Identify key network performance metrics: latency, jitter, and packet loss.

• Apply effective Syslog and log management for network insights and security.

• Utilize essential daily tools for network troubleshooting and management.

• Leverage monitoring data to detect and respond to security threats.