Exam Code: SCP-NPM
SCP-NPM, which stands for
the SolarWinds Certified Professional – Network Performance Monitor
exam. Here are the updated and accurate details for the SolarWinds SCP-NPM
exam:
Exam Name:
SolarWinds Certified
Professional (SCP) – Network Performance Monitor (NPM)
Exam Code:
SCP-NPM
Certification Purpose:
The SCP-NPM certification
validates your expertise in deploying, configuring, and using SolarWinds
Network Performance Monitor, a core product in the SolarWinds IT management
suite.
Target Audience:
Key Exam Topics:
Topic Area |
Description |
NPM Installation and Setup |
Installation prerequisites,
deployment options, licensing |
Network Discovery &
Device Monitoring |
Discovering network devices,
configuring SNMP and WMI |
Views and Dashboards |
Customizing node details,
creating NOC views and summary dashboards |
Alerting and Notifications |
Setting up intelligent alerts,
actions, and escalation paths |
Performance Analysis &
Troubleshooting |
Interpreting charts, NetPath™,
PerfStack™ usage |
Reporting |
Building and scheduling
reports, using report writer |
Advanced NPM Features |
Network Insight™, interface
monitoring, application dependencies |
Best Practices and
Optimization |
Polling intervals, database
maintenance, scalability tips |
Exam Format:
Prerequisites &
Recommendations:
While there are no formal
prerequisites, candidates should have:
Recommended Training
Resources:
Certification Validity:
SCP-NPM-SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor (NPM) - Full
SCP-NPM-SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor (NPM) - Mini