Do you allow the installation of database client tools (SQL Server Management...
I’ve worked at companies where the installation of such tools was discouraged. I’ve also known companies where the installation of tools is mandatory. While some companies feel it is a security risk to...
View ArticleHave you deployed IPv6 internally?
Has anyone deployed IPv6 internally in either a development or production network?
View ArticleWanted: Geeky T-shirt captions that play on your favorite movie quotes,...
thwacknation! We need your help coming up with t-shirt captions that play off your favorite movies. Please send us your best ideas & geeky twists on cult classics!
View ArticleUnmanaged node alerts
We started to have this problem recently, when we put a node under: " Unmanaged" , we a get e-mails alerts telling us that the node is in an unamanaged state: "Orion Alert VoIP Node...
View ArticleWorking on Christmas Eve?
So which dedicated Thwackers are working on Christmas eve to ensure their databases, servers, switches, and sleighs are running strong?
View ArticleThe Node Abides Sweepstakes: Official Rules
No purchase necessary. A purchase will not increase your chances of winning. 1. Eligibility: The Node Abides Sweepstakes (“Sweepstakes”) is open only to legal residents of Canada, the United Kingdom...
View ArticleIf...Then...Else statements for Alert Manager
I think it would make managing alerts much easier if we were able to build an if-then-else statement into the actions for an alert. My example...I create an alert for a particular set of criteria, but...
View ArticleMembers to receive Thwack Points for attending Labs, Thwack Camps, etc.
This is a poll to generate interest for Thwack members to receive Thwack points for attending live Solarwinds Lab sessions, Thwack Camps, visit Solarwinds booths at conferences, other webinars, etc. My...
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SAM Agents & Reboots
I've started deploying agents as they really seem to work better than standard WMI monitoring - for example, one of my application monitors, for reasons that I can't explain, absolutely refused to get...
View ArticleWhich Holiday Do You Celebrate in December?
Tell us how you celebrate during the month of December and take our poll below. And feel free to share your holiday traditions in the comments.
View ArticleIf I had more free time I would....
Lately i've been feeling like I never have enough hours in the day to do everything I want to do or work on. Whether it's helping friends, learning a new skill, relaxing, or just whatever I can't seem...
View ArticleFIPS Compatibility
This will allow the Mobile Admin Server to run on a Windows Server where FIPS Compatibility mode has been enabled. This is a requirement for users running in highly secure environments.
View ArticleRDP Support for Windows Server 2012 and Windows 8
Users that attempt to use RDP to connect with Windows Server 2012 or Windows 8 machines currently get an error. Microsoft implemented a new API for RDP as of Windows Vista, but now enforces use of the...
View ArticleHistorical Data should not be removed when changing the polling from agent...
When we are adding nodes in SAM to poll via agents and there are cases where we have to change it to WMI, But when we do so we will loss the historical data and is as good as starting a new poll. I...
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Outage report for nodes on NPM 11.5.2+
ok, im opening a new discussion as suggested by others so I can get help on this specific request and not getting suggestions on how to do it another way. this is what I need: I need to have a report...
View ArticleHave you ever put out an *actual* fire at work?
If you select either "Yes" option, please share the story/stories in the comments!
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Have you installed Network Traffic Analyzer v4.0 yet?
If you have NTA installed, please let us know if you are going to upgrade or if you already have. Monitor Everything! RT
View ArticleMulticast Troubleshooting
Hi,NPM currently provides Multicast monitoring. However, we find multicast troubleshooting still fairly complex ..It would be good to have a Multicast Troubleshooting tab that incorporates the...
View ArticleAndroid app for the IP-Address-Tracker
It will be very nice to have an Android app for the IP-Address-Tracker, which will enable to open and view the IPDB records.the application can be even Read-Only, as on most cases, the mobile will not...
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