Effective Network Monitoring and Management: A Hands-On Approach

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Mogadishu, Somalia
Mohamed Bile (CTO, SomaliREN)
Description

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

 On Day 1, you’ll gain a strong foundation in Linux by learning how to interact with the system, manage files, and understand the core concepts that every Linux user needs.

          By the end of today’s session, you will be able to:

  • Understand the history of Unix/Linux and why Linux is so widely used.
  • Navigate the Linux system using the command-line interface (CLI).
  • Create, edit, copy, move, and delete files and directories.
  • Use editors like nano and vi/vim to work with text files.
  • Understand and manage file permissions, users, and groups.
  • Monitor and control processes and services.
  • Install and remove software using package managers.
  • Perform basic networking tasks such as checking IP addresses and testing connectivity. 


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.
 

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