ACSR Avid NEXIS System Support Certification

In the ACSR Avid NEXIS System Support (NX423) class students focus on the installation, administration, and architecture of the Avid NEXIS system, learning to connect, configure, and troubleshoot the system. Lab work and exercises give students practical experience in integrating systems and applying troubleshooting techniques. This class prepares candidates for the Avid Certified Support Representative for Avid NEXIS certification exam. Class attendees must have completed the online content prior to attending the classroom training.

Objectives

Upon completion of this class, students will be able to:

• Identify and understand Avid NEXIS hardware components
• Use Avid NEXIS hardware and software
• Describe Avid NEXIS system architecture
• Use the Avid NEXIS Management Console
• Create and manage Storage Groups
• Create and manage Workspaces
• Create and administer User accounts
• Understand network fundamentals
• Describe Avid NEXIS Network topologies
• Understand Avid NEXIS configuration and performance
• Perform Avid NEXIS system installation
• Configure Avid NEXIS System Director Resiliency
• Understand the use of external switches
• Perform basic Avid NEXIS troubleshooting and maintenance
• Be ready to sit the ACSR Avid NEXIS System Support certification exam

Audience

This class is designed for:

• System Administrators responsible for the day-to-day operation and administration of an Avid NEXIS system.
• Front-line maintenance personnel and Engineers.
• Facility or freelance technicians responsible for large Avid NEXIS/Interplay workgroup environments in a broadcast facility ACSR candidates.

Prerequisites: MC400 ACSR Avid Media Composer System Support certification or equivalent experience.