Description
Network monitoring is crucial in any production environment. Imagine having access to advanced monitoring features through software that is completely free. MikroTik offers exactly this with The Dude, a software tool designed for network monitoring, device management, and receiving alerts on device issues, all without any cost.
However, setting up and effectively using The Dude can be challenging. Many engineers struggle to utilize its full potential. Recognizing this gap, I have developed a course focused on MikroTik The Dude, detailing its features and functionalities through practical labs. This will enable you to directly apply what you learn to your network.
In the first section of the course, I've also included a lecture on how to monitor bandwidth usage per user/IP through graphs, which is a feature separate from The Dude.
If you're looking to master network monitoring using MikroTik The Dude and explore the extensive features it offers, this course is for you. I'm confident it will enhance your understanding and skills in network monitoring..
Who this course is for
- MikroTik engineers interested to use the Dude in their network for monitoring
- IT Students interested in increasing their knowledge in MikroTik
What you'll learn
- Monitor the traffic usage per user IP
- Understand what is the difference between The Dude Server and The Dude client
- Know on which MikroTik Router Architecture The Dude server can be installed
- Understand what are the main functions of The Dude
- Download and install the Dude server on the right MikroTik RouterBoard
- Download and install the Dude client on the PC and connect it to the Dude server
- Know how to scan a network to discover the network devices on the Dude
- Know how to add links between devices on the Dude
- Understand the different link mastering type: simple, RouterOS & SNMP
- Understand the use of submap
- Understand the settings in the Dude Devices (General, Polling, Services, Outages)
- Understand the settings in the Dude Devices (SNMP, RouterOS, History, Tools)
- Understand how to change the router picture and the color
- Understand how to use the variables and OID to monitor objects
- Understand how to use the predefined tools on the Dude for Troubleshooting
- Understand how to add SSH and Winbox tools to work on The Dude
- Understand what is the function of the Notifications in The Dude
- Understand how to configure Notifications on the devices using beep, popup, log to event, sound, email and group
- Understand how to use Telegram application to get notification from The Dude server on any event that happens
Requirements
- Basic TCP/IP and OSI model knowledge
- Basic networking knowledge
Your Instructor
Hello, everyone!
I'm Maher Haddad, a MikroTik Certified Trainer, Cisco Authorized Instructor, and LigoWave Authorized Trainer.
In my courses, I emphasize a blend of theory and hands-on labs, giving you the opportunity to apply what you learn.
As of 2022, more than 100,000 students have benefitted from my training.
I hope you'll enjoy watching and learning from my courses.
Course Curriculum
- 5- The Dude installation - Introduction (1:12)
- 6- Installing the Dude server and client (16:59)
- 7- Adding Links between devices on the Dude (15:14)
- 8- Creating Submaps in the Dude (11:15)
- 9- Configure Devices in the Dude (General, Polling, Services, Outages) (23:29)
- 10- Configure Devices in the Dude (SNMP, RouterOS, History, Tools) (11:08)
- 11- Changing the Dude appearance (pictures, variables, OID) (15:09)