2025 SolarWinds Tech Workshop Manchester

‘I didn’t know SolarWinds could do that…’ If we had a pound for every time a student in one of our training classes uttered those words, our pockets would be considerably heavier.

Many organisations invest heavily in SolarWinds but fail to fully leverage its capabilities. At Loop1, we bridge this gap using our Loop1 Monitoring Maturity Model (L1M3) to help clients unlock their tools' full potential, optimise usage, and enhance IT operations.

Join us on Tuesday, 1 April 2025, in Manchester for our second SolarWinds Technical Workshop of 2025, led by Glen Kershaw and Greg Forsyth. Our expert team will share best practices, strategies, and real-world examples to help you excel in SolarWinds.

Workshop Highlights:

Explore SolarWinds’ Observability, Database, and Service Management solutions.
Discover hidden features and smarter ways to manage your environment.
Optimise performance with modern dashboards, alerting, and reporting strategies.
Learn how L1M3 & Data Fusion can turn fragmented data into actionable insights.
Network with fellow SolarWinds users and have your questions answered by experts.

Here’s what past Workshop attendees have said:

“Greg's product knowledge is absolutely outstanding!”

“We loved the food, the quizzes, and the opportunity to network with experienced individuals. The session helped us understand the capabilities of SolarWinds much better.”

But that’s not all…

Make It a SolarWinds-Powered Week! We’ll also be flying the flag for SolarWinds at DTX Manchester, happening just next door at Manchester Central on 2–3 April. Why not make the most of your visit? Combine our technical workshop with one of the UK’s leading digital transformation events—a perfect opportunity to connect, learn, and explore the future of IT operations and observability.

9:00 AM – 9:30 AM

Registration & Breakfast

Registration Desk Opens | Enjoy a selection of fresh parties and refreshments to start your day, and meet your fellow workshop participants!

9:30 AM – 9:50 AM

Welcome Address

Join Glen Kershaw, Director of Sales EMEA & APJ at Loop1, as he introduces the Loop1 team and provides an overview of the day’s agenda and key themes.

9:50 AM – 10:50 AM

Setting the Scene: Understanding Your Key IT and SolarWinds Challenges

An interactive session where attendees share their biggest challenges with their SolarWinds Platform and IT infrastructure. Our goal is to understand your concerns and tailor the content to address your real-world problems, ensuring the workshop provides actionable insights you can implement immediately.

10:50 AM – 11:30 AM

Beyond Network Monitoring

“I didn’t know SolarWinds could do that!” Introducing SolarWinds Observability—SolarWinds Orion® with AIOps for enhanced performance and quicker remediation. Plus, unearthing the hidden gems—the surprising modules and features in SolarWinds that you might have overlooked.

11:30 AM – 11:50 AM

Morning Break

Coffee Break and Networking

11:50 AM – 12:30 PM

Modern Dashboards—Simplifying Insights With SolarWinds

Discover how SolarWinds' new tabbed dashboards transform IT monitoring. Our Principal Solutions Strategist, Greg Forsyth, will showcase a custom-built example and demonstrate best practices for designing dashboards that deliver instant visibility and actionable insights. Gain practical tips to enhance your own dashboard strategies and streamline performance monitoring.

12:30 PM – 1:00 PM

Data Fusion With SolarWinds AppStack

Learn how AppStack correlates and visualises data across your IT environment, enabling faster remediation and actionable insights.

1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Lunch and Networking

Enjoy lunch and connect with peers and experts.

1:45 PM – 2:30 PM

Reporting & Alerting—Fine-Tune Your SolarWinds

Dive into advanced reporting and alerting strategies with Greg Forsyth. Learn how to create actionable reports, streamline alerts, and leverage new SolarWinds features to enhance visibility and responsiveness.

2:30 PM – 3:00 PM