Getting Started with Operations Manager

Published: January 24, 2005

If you are new to MOM 2005, it can be overwhelming to find the best information to learn how you can benefit from MOM 2005. Use this page to guide you to proficiency with MOM 2005.

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MOM 2005 Technical Walkthroughs
These downloadable Web–based courses start with an overview of MOM 2005 and MOM 2005 Workgroup Edition. They also include architecture and security information and how to plan, deploy, and manage both MOM 2005 and MOM 2005 Workgroup Edition.

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Demo: Monitoring with MOM Consoles
Tour the new user interface for MOM 2005: the Operator Console and the Web Console. View and interpret alerts and events using the knowledge base.

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Microsoft Operations Manager 2005 Overview
This online seminar gives you an in–depth look at the key MOM 2005 features and product architecture. In this seminar, you will examine the different components of MOM 2005 and how to use the consoles to create rules and monitor your environment. You will also have the opportunity to look at management packs, tasks, and reports provided by MOM 2005.

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MOM 2005 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Get general guidance on pricing and licensing, upgrade and deployment, MM 2005 capabilities, and MOM management packs.

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Virtual Lab: MOM 2005
Using these labs, there is no complex installation required to experience how MOM can manage your Active Directory, Exchange, and SQL Server infrastructures. There are two modules available:

Managing Exchange and Active Directory with MOM 2005

Monitoring SQL Server with MOM 2005

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Planning and Deployment Resources
Plan your MOM 2005 deployment using these guides and instructions.

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MOM 2005 Operations Guide
This guide applies to MOM operators and includes best practices for backing up, restoring, maintaining, optimizing, and monitoring MOM 2005.

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MOM 2005 Administrator Resources
These resources apply to MOM administrators who want to better maintain systems using MOM 2005.

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Class: Managing Your Infrastructure Using Microsoft Operations Manager 2005
Find out about instructor–led options to learn more about MOM 2005.

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Newsletter: TechNet Flash
Sign up for the e–mail newsletter to stay informed on the latest developments on Microsoft Management technologies, including new resources and downloads.


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