Day 1: Introduction and OCSNG Architecture

• Introduction:
  • Understand the growing need for accurate inventory of hardware and software configurations.
  • Identify the challenges of inventory management in a professional context.
• Overview of OCSNG:
  • Discover Open Computer and Software Inventory Next Generation, its features, and benefits.
  • Analyze the various functionalities offered by OCSNG for inventory.
• Architecture of OCSNG:
  • Study the client/server architecture, including the database, communication server, agents, and administration console.
  • Understand how these components interact to provide a complete configuration management solution.
• Installation of OCSNG:
  • Learn how to install OCSNG on different operating systems.
  • Create and manage users for optimal platform usage.

Day 2: Configuration and Management in OCSNG

• Configuration of OCSNG:
  • Configure OCSNG via the web interface, understanding essential parameters.
  • Use the IPDISCOVER function to automatically detect network devices.
• Managing Duplicates:
  • Learn to detect and manage MAC address duplicates to maintain accurate inventory.
• TAG Concept:
  • Introduce the concept of TAG for classifying and managing devices.
  • Study practical examples of using TAGs to enhance management efficiency.
• Integration with GLPI:
  • Understand how to integrate OCSNG with GLPI for centralized resource tracking.
  • Study concrete use cases illustrating the effectiveness of this integration.

Day 3: Advanced Management with GLPI

• Using GLPI:
  • Explore GLPI's central console and access the various available functionalities.
  • Perform predefined queries for inventory, highlighting GLPI's flexibility.
• TAG Management and Advanced Search:
  • Learn how to update TAGs and conduct multi-criteria searches in the inventory.
  • Use TAG analysis for more targeted and relevant searches.
• GLPI Administration:
  • Manage user rights with customization options based on roles.
  • Assign software and computers to categories and entities for better organization.
  • Create automated rules to simplify management.
• Configuration Module:
  • Define and modify components.
  • Configure display settings and logging levels for optimal visibility.
  • Set up email notifications for effective tracking of incidents and updates.

Day 4: Advanced Exploitation and Teledeployment

• Support and Assistance:
  • Track incidents and manage calls via GLPI's helpdesk module.
  • Analyze and generate statistics to improve the support service.
• Lifecycle Management of Equipment:
  • Study the need for proactive management of equipment throughout its lifecycle.
  • Use plugins for CSV file injection and machine management, including uninstallation and removal of equipment.
• Package Teledeployment:
  • Understand the principles and architecture of teledeployment for efficient software updates management.
  • Implement priorities and actions to be executed for successful deployment.
• FusionInventory:
  • Explore FusionInventory as an alternative solution for inventory, including its operation with SNMP.
  • Install FusionInventory agents and conduct a complete network inventory.
• Backup and Maintenance:
  • Discuss best practices for backup and logging of systems.
  • Establish connections with LDAP directories for consistent user management.