SolarWinds Certified Professional Observability-Self-Hosted-Fundamentals

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SolarWinds Observability-Self-Hosted-Fundamentals Exam Overview:

Certification Vendor:	SolarWinds
Exam Name:	SolarWinds Observability Self-Hosted Fundamentals
Exam Number:	SWO-301
Available Languages:	English
Exam Duration:	90 minutes
Related Certifications:	SolarWinds Certified Professional (SCP)
Real Exam Qty:	60
Exam Format:	Multiple Choice, Multiple Select, Drag and Drop
Passing Score:	70%
Certificate Validity Period:	2 years
Exam Price:	$195 USD
Sample Questions:
Exam Way:	Online proctored exam
Pre Condition:	Basic knowledge of IT infrastructure monitoring and networking concepts is recommended. Completion of SolarWinds free training courses is suggested.
Official Syllabus URL:	https://www.solarwinds.com/services/education

SolarWinds Observability-Self-Hosted-Fundamentals Exam Syllabus Topics:

Observability-Self-Hosted-Fundamentals Exam FAQs for 2026 Candidates

Which certification does the Observability-Self-Hosted-Fundamentals exam lead to?

The Observability-Self-Hosted-Fundamentals exam is the official SolarWinds exam behind the SolarWinds Certified Professional certification, validating the skills measured by the SolarWinds Observability Self-Hosted Fundamentals credential. It sits at the Associate level of the SolarWinds certification program. It also connects to SolarWinds Certified Professional (SCP), so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.

How many questions are on the Observability-Self-Hosted-Fundamentals exam, and how much time do I get?

The Observability-Self-Hosted-Fundamentals exam contains 60 questions to be completed within 90 minutes. Before exam day, divide the available time by the question count to work out a comfortable per-question pace, and mark any item that eats into it so you can return later instead of getting stuck. Timed sessions in the Getcertkey test engines make that pacing automatic — run at least two full-length mock exams under the clock so time pressure never becomes the reason you drop points.

What score do I need to pass the Observability-Self-Hosted-Fundamentals exam, and what does it cost?

The passing score for the Observability-Self-Hosted-Fundamentals exam is 70%, and the official registration fee is $195 USD. Retakes are not discounted — every new attempt means paying the full fee again — so it pays to measure yourself before you book. Work through the 77 practice questions on Getcertkey, sit a timed practice test, and schedule your exam only when your scores are consistently comfortable. That simple habit is the cheapest exam strategy there is.

Are there any prerequisites for the Observability-Self-Hosted-Fundamentals exam?

Basic knowledge of IT infrastructure monitoring and networking concepts is recommended. Completion of SolarWinds free training courses is suggested. Requirements can change when SolarWinds revises its certification program, so confirm the current eligibility rules on the official exam page before you register.

Can I try the Observability-Self-Hosted-Fundamentals practice questions before I buy?

Yes. Getcertkey provides a free Observability-Self-Hosted-Fundamentals PDF demo so you can review the question style and answer quality before purchasing. Every purchase also includes 365 days of free updates — if SolarWinds revises the exam during that period, the updated material reaches you at no cost. Once the free-update year ends, you can extend your update service at a 50% discount.

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What topics are covered in the Observability-Self-Hosted-Fundamentals exam?

The SolarWinds Observability Self-Hosted Fundamentals exam blueprint is organized into 5 domains. The first three are:

• Monitoring and Alerting — 25% of the exam
• Data Sources and Integrations — 20% of the exam
• SolarWinds Observability Overview — 10% of the exam

For the complete domain-by-domain breakdown, scroll up to the full exam topics outline above and use it to plan how you distribute your study time.

SolarWinds Observability Self-Hosted Fundamentals Sample Questions:

Question #1

What two of the following reasons apply to creating custom views in SolarWinds' web console? (Choose two.)

A. personalize user experience and focus on specific elements
B. perform customizations with SQL queries
C. limit user access to specific elements
D. monitor devices and elements not shown in default views

Question #2

From which two of the following locations can CPU load be excluded from contributing to overall node status? (Choose two.)

A. node child status
B. edit node properties
C. mute node
D. all nodes widget

Question #3

How are devices within a network that does not respond to SNMP or WMI, discovered and imported for monitoring?

A. Select agent polling method in network discovery.
B. Increase the network discovery time out value.
C. Set a network hop value greater than 0 in the discovery settings.
D. Include devices that only respond to ICMP in network discovery.

Question #4

User access is being modified by adding Windows groups and setting group permissions. Two users are in multiple groups with different permissions. The correct permissions need to be applied to the users involved in multiple groups. Which two of the following actions will accomplish this goal? (Choose two.)

A. remove impacted groups and add all users individually
B. remove users' accounts and create individual accounts
C. add users as individual users and configure permissions
D. re-order groups to apply correct permissions in order

Question #5

An alert is needed when the bandwidth utilization on a specific set of router interfaces exceeds 75%. The alert needs to be limited to specific devices and their interfaces. How is this task accomplished?

A. Use an account limitation to limit the alert to desired devices and interfaces.
B. Modify the scope on the reset conditions to contain the desired nodes and interfaces.
C. Create a critical status-based alert and change the interface utilization status.
D. Modify the scope on the trigger conditions to contain the desired nodes and interfaces.

Solutions: