The journey begins with an introduction to the ServiceNow platform, starting with the basics of what ServiceNow is and why it's a crucial tool for IT service management. You'll explore its user interface and learn how to configure key elements like the banner, tables, forms, and more. This section serves as the foundation, ensuring you're comfortable navigating the platform.
Next, the course dives deeper into the essential tasks of application management and user administration. You'll learn how to manage users, groups, and roles, as well as set up notifications and filters. By building custom applications and exploring advanced features like business rules, client scripts, and form automation, you’ll develop the expertise to manage complex workflows and automate tasks within ServiceNow.
The final stages of the course focus on critical topics such as service-level agreements (SLAs), access control lists (ACLs), and the Service Catalog. By mastering these areas, you'll be prepared to build efficient service catalogs, create comprehensive reports, and manage knowledge bases. With dashboards and widgets, you'll gain the skills to optimize IT service delivery. The course concludes with a thorough summary, leaving you well-equipped to handle any ServiceNow system administration task with confidence.
This course is designed for IT professionals, system administrators, and developers who want to master ServiceNow administration. No prior experience with ServiceNow is required, but a basic understanding of IT systems and processes is beneficial.
Overview
Syllabus
- Course Overview
- In this module, we will introduce the course, providing a roadmap of what to expect. You'll explore the course agenda and understand the learning outcomes, ensuring a clear grasp of the journey from beginner to expert in ServiceNow system administration.
- Introduction to ServiceNow
- In this module, we will dive into the basics of ServiceNow, starting with what the platform is and why it is widely adopted across industries. You'll also explore practical use cases that highlight how ServiceNow adds value by streamlining processes and enhancing service delivery.
- ServiceNow - User Interface
- In this module, we will guide you through setting up your own ServiceNow instance and explore the platform's user interface. You will learn how to configure essential UI elements, including customizing the banner, to enhance your ServiceNow experience. This section concludes with a summary of the core UI features.
- Application Management
- In this module, we will cover all aspects of application management within ServiceNow. You will learn how to create and manage tables, configure form layouts, and design list views to optimize data organization. Additionally, we’ll introduce application development, including a demo on building a custom application using Application Studio, followed by a review of application settings.
- Managing Users and Groups
- In this module, we will explore user administration in ServiceNow, starting with creating user accounts, groups, and roles. You’ll learn how to assign roles to control access to various applications and modules. Additionally, we’ll cover email notification settings, including creating notifications and defining inbound email actions to streamline communication within the platform.
- Form Activities
- In this module, we will focus on automating form activities in ServiceNow by introducing key automation tools like business rules and client scripts. You will learn how to create both server-side and client-side scripts, enabling more dynamic and responsive form behavior. Additionally, we’ll cover the creation of script includes to extend and reuse code efficiently.
- SLA - Service Level Agreement
- In this module, we will introduce you to SLAs and their role in managing service delivery expectations in ServiceNow. You will explore SLA definitions and learn how to create and configure them to monitor performance metrics and ensure that services meet agreed-upon standards. The module concludes with a summary of SLA management best practices.
- Access Control Lists
- In this module, we will explore Access Control Lists (ACLs) and how they are used to manage data security in ServiceNow. You will learn about the components of ACLs, how they are evaluated, and the steps involved in creating and applying ACLs to protect sensitive data and control access within the system.
- Service Catalog
- In this module, we will introduce you to the Service Catalog, a key component of ServiceNow that allows users to request and manage services. You will learn how to create service catalog categories and items, configure variables, and develop workflows to automate service fulfillment. The module concludes with a summary of Service Catalog management best practices.
- Reports, Dashboards, and Widgets
- In this module, we will explore how to create and customize reports, dashboards, and widgets in ServiceNow to enhance data visibility and decision-making. You will learn how to build dashboards that present real-time insights and generate custom reports to track performance and outcomes. The module concludes with a summary of best practices for leveraging reports and dashboards effectively.
- Knowledge Management
- In this module, we will introduce you to Knowledge Management within ServiceNow, focusing on how to set up and organize a Knowledge Base. You will learn how to create, publish, and retire knowledge articles to ensure your organization's information is accessible and current. This section ends with a summary of Knowledge Base best practices.
- Summary and Closure
- In this final module, we will provide a comprehensive summary of the course, reviewing the major topics covered, including application management, user administration, workflows, and more. This module ensures you are ready to apply your newly acquired skills in real-world environments and outlines the path forward for further growth in ServiceNow.
Taught by
Packt - Course Instructors
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