NPM 10.6 RC1 is here - UnDP on maps, new openstreet maps, new reporting
Well, it's time to announce more features and improvement for all of you that are under NPM active maintenance program. Yes, you're right, NPM 10.6 is coming and as always, we have prepared Release...
View ArticleDoes one really need to poll/monitor the Null or Loopback interfaces?
The above question pretty much says it all. Should one be polling/monitoring the Null/Loopback interfaces on anything? If so, what is the benefit and why would you want to do something like that?
View ArticleDownloading files based on modify date
I want to download files by the date modified ie files with the current date in the date column. Does anyone know how I might be able to use the scheduler to download files based on the file modified...
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How to Monitor Effectively
In my last post on the subject of what I called "monitoring-spam" I talked about what can happen when you install a solution like NPM and turn on all alerts--or at least leave on the out-of-the-box...
View ArticleSNMP version 3
Hi Folks, After a bit of assistance with SNMP Version 3 configuration on a Cisco 3560 switch IOS 12.2 (25)SEE4 and NPM monitoring in Solarwinds. I have input the following configuration on the switch:...
View ArticleMonitoring Mysql database
Hi, I want to monitor mysql database server .I have done the following things: My database name is fahad (i)I inserted the following query into the database GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON "" TO...
View ArticleDetermine if a single device has both wired and wireless connections
Here is what I am looking to get out of UDT if possible: I would like to search for a PC, and if that PC has both wired and wireless connections then UDT would show the hostname with both MACs and...
View ArticleUDT 3.0.1 is Now Available
You can find the installation packages in your customer portal.This service release delivers the following fixes:Fixed multiple SSID issues.Fixed an issue where user information was not being...
View ArticleMigrating to new server, no certs
I'm replacing our Orion server with upgraded hardware and I'm trying to follow the procedures in the Orion Server Migration PDF:...
View ArticleSQL Monitor / Isolation level / sys.databases
Hello Thwack-Folks! I've set up a SQL Server User Experience Monitor like several times before, but this time I do have the following scenario:I am going to return the amount of databases with active...
View ArticleTrigger event in Serv-U? Able to make the user see the event?
Hi all, I have a serv-u server and I wish to create an event. I need to be able to see the event running (as it needs input from the user). How do I do this in Serv-U? Thanks Ben
View Article500 thwack point limited time offer: how would you like to use Cron to...
We'd love to hear, see and learn about real life examples of how you'd like to use Cron to schedule alerts, reports and discoveries in Orion. Whatever you show us that you are currently doing or...
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Problem with NCM 7.2 Upgrade from 7.1.1
I receive the following error when trying to upgrade NCM to the latest version. This happens during the Config Wizard Database step, ProcessingCirrus_DefaultWeb.sql file. I'm unable to use NCM, trying...
View ArticleWe were unable to connect to any of your WWW addresses listed
Allways get this error and the site can not be reached: We were unable to connect to any of your WWW addresses listed. Users will be unable to access your site until this is resolved.109.237.142.8 :...
View ArticleNPM Charting
This issue has recently raised its head across several of our NPM instances and the inability to track historical data has become a nightmare. Getting the "Data is not available" on multiple charts...
View ArticleWhat NPM Tips and Tricks do You Have?
My last couple of posts on How to Avoid "Monitoring Spam" and How to Monitor Effectively have been received well, and have facilitated some really useful conversation around monitoring and alerting in...
View ArticleSolarwinds SAM monitor of Serv-U
Hi. I'm new to Solarwinds. I wanted to know if anyone knew how to configure Solarwinds SAM to monitor a Serv-U SFTP server, or if there is a template out there somewhere for it. Thank you.
View ArticleNot without my IPv6
I have been a user and [arguably annoyingly] vocal proponent of IPv6 for over 10 years now. One of the things about this amazing protocol that I've always had a hard time accepting is the lacking...
View ArticleInitial Setup of Alert Central
I am missing something with my initial setup of Alert Central. I have the virtual machine for Alert Central up and running. I've successfully worked past the EMail Setup as well as the Active Directory...
View ArticleNPM version 10.3 and 10.4.2 - Nodes, List Resources - Never completes just...
resourcesWe have two different NPM instances and both haveteh same issue. It started over a month ago and when selecting a node and then selecting the lsit resources icon the list resources page will...
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