SSI_Tr7 – BigFix basics

Réf : SSI_Tr7

Public concerned

This training is intended for project members using HCL BigFix to manage patch deployments.

Educational objectives

The objectives of the training are:

  • Understand and manage the BigFix platform
  • Understand and generate endpoint and patch management dashboards

Targeted competences

At the end of the training, the participant will be able to :

  • Access and filter endpoint properties
  • Create and update endpoint groups
  • Track patch deployments
  • Monitor deployment
  • Create reports

Training outline : Morning

Module 0 : Course objectives

Day 1

Introduction : Presentation of the objectives and the course of the training.

Round table : Presentation of the group, the participants and their expectations.

Module 1 : Lifecycle Management capabilities

Day 1

After completing this module, you should be able to understand :

  • Lifecycle Management features
  • Physical and logical architecture

Module 2 : Operations

Day 1

After completing this module, you should be able to understand :

  • The BIGFIX graphical interface
  • Properties of the endpoint analysis
  • Analysing inventoried information (Hardware, Sofware)

Training outline : Afternoon

Module 3 : Patch Management

Day 1

After completing this module, you should be able to understand :

  • Package creation
  • Deployment of Windows patches
  • Patch deployment on other platforms

Module 4 : Webs Reports

Day 1

After completing this module, you should be able to :

  • Use and configure reports (Web Report and BigFix / Console / Web / UI interface)

Technical and supervisory teaching resources

  • Each module covered is the subject of practical work which will be carried out on a BigFix platform.
  • A training aid will be provided for each module and will be presented via a video projector. A whiteboard should be provided, as well as pens.
  • The training is led by a consultant-trainer, which allows participants to benefit from feedback from the field.

The speaker

Dominique is a computer engineer specialising in systems and networks. He has worked for more than 10 years in the deployment of asset management and patch management solutions for various sectors of industry.

Duration

1 day, divided into 5 modules (the content can be adapted according to the technological context and the level of knowledge of the trainees).

More information ?

Please contact us on + 33(0)2 85 29 43 44 or by email : formation@ablogix.fr for a quote.


The training activity of ABlogiX is "registered under number 52 72 01527 72. This registration is not equivalent to State approval", in accordance with Article L6322-48.

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