IBM Systems

IS730G: IBM BigFix Content Development


             Recommended Duration: 2.5 Days
Skill Level: Intermediate
Cost: $3,500 (b/GST)

In this three-day course on IBM BigFix Content Development (formerly IBM Endpoint Manager), you learn the basic Relevance constructs used to create Relevance expressions, how to manipulate various Relevance objects and properties, debugging methods, and how to create Fixlets, tasks, automatic computer groups, Retrieved Properties, and Analyses. The last day is dedicated to developing action scripts for use by Fixlets and tasks. This course is an update to the TP433 class.


Audience


This course is oriented towards IBM BigFix users and administrators who are in the role of Fixlet® developer or advanced master operator. This course does not cover Session Relevance.

Minimum Pax To Run:

  • 2 Students

Prerequisites


Before taking this course, make sure that you are proficient in the use of the IBM BigFix console, including taking actions, creating retrieved properties and analyses, and other general tasks or that you have taken IS720G: IBM BigFix Platforms Foundations course.

Course Agenda


Explain the role of content in IBM Endpoint Manager
Use the structure and syntax of Relevance language
Describe the essential action script commands
Create custom Fixlets and tasks to take targeted actions
Create custom analyses to retrieve client information


Course Overview


Day 1

  • Unit 1: IBM BigFix content
  • Unit 2: Tools and objects

Day 2

  • Unit 3: Basic Relevance
  • Unit 4: Common objects
  • Unit 5: Fixlets and tasks