SolarWindsOrionDatabaseUser - Password
What is the default password for SolarWindsOrionDatabaseUser under Orion Configuration Wizard?
View ArticleSNMP vs WMI polling - pros and cons
I'm pulling together a (semi-comprehensive) comparison of the impact of monitoring via WMI versus SNMP. The upshot for those who are impatient: WMI monitoring (whether WMI polling or WMI via SAM) has a...
View Articlemoving SQL database to a new server
i have Orion on its own server and i have Microsoft SQL on its own server. i'm about to move SQL to another high-performance RAID 10 server.so, i understand i need to use sql manager to backup my...
View ArticleEnabling SSL/HTTPS for Orion Web site
Are there any step-by-step instructions for enabling SSL (HTTPS) for accessing the Orion NPM web site? I'm running SolarWinds Orion Core 2010.2.1 SP1, NCM 6.0, NPM 10.1.1 SP1, NTA 3.7, IVIM 1.0.0. Thanks.
View ArticleSNMP v3 - need help with credentials
I have looked through the Admin guide and the often referenced Cisco doc on SNMP v3. I have gone through the many posts on it as well. So I am starting to think I am doing something uniquely...
View ArticleNexus 7k/5k/2k hardware monitor support
Hey all, I am about to open a ticket but would also like to hear what the community has to say about it. I found a few similar discussions here but they are a few years old and would like to revisit...
View ArticleMemory usage reporting incorrectly on CISCO ISR 4331
Does NPM have a problem with this IOS? Cisco IOS XE Software, Version 03.15.00.S - Standard Support ReleaseCisco IOS Software, ISR Software (X86_64_LINUX_IOSD-UNIVERSALK9-M), Version 15.5(2)S, RELEASE...
View Articlemapquest maps discontinued ???
Hi guys Is anyone having problems with worldmaps. I've just noticed today that they have stopped supporting the tiles. I really hope there is a way to get this running again, i'd even pay for a...
View ArticleSNMP v3 - need help with credentials
I have looked through the Admin guide and the often referenced Cisco doc on SNMP v3. I have gone through the many posts on it as well. So I am starting to think I am doing something uniquely...
View ArticleHow to Import Enterprise MIB File?
What is the procedure for adding an enterprise MIB into Orion?I need to monitor a device whose enterprise mib is not included in Orion 8.0.113, and I can't find any instructions for adding a mib.Thanks.
View ArticleEnabling SSL/HTTPS for Orion Web site
Are there any step-by-step instructions for enabling SSL (HTTPS) for accessing the Orion NPM web site? I'm running SolarWinds Orion Core 2010.2.1 SP1, NCM 6.0, NPM 10.1.1 SP1, NTA 3.7, IVIM 1.0.0. Thanks.
View ArticleMemory usage reporting incorrectly on CISCO ISR 4331
Does NPM have a problem with this IOS? Cisco IOS XE Software, Version 03.15.00.S - Standard Support ReleaseCisco IOS Software, ISR Software (X86_64_LINUX_IOSD-UNIVERSALK9-M), Version 15.5(2)S, RELEASE...
View ArticleHow to confiure Syslog
I have reviewed the help for NPM, and it seems that all you need to is start the SNMP Syslog service, and SolarWinds Syslog service. However, i am still not seeing any messages. Is there something I...
View ArticleYour Input on Network Insight for Cisco ASA
As you may have seen, we're working on providing additional monitoring for Cisco ASAs. If you run ASAs in production, we'd love to hear your input on what you'd like covered and how you would like...
View ArticleHow to Import Enterprise MIB File?
What is the procedure for adding an enterprise MIB into Orion?I need to monitor a device whose enterprise mib is not included in Orion 8.0.113, and I can't find any instructions for adding a mib.Thanks.
View ArticleShow us a NOC view and get 500 thwack points!
The User Experience group wants to see how you've customized your Orion to create your own NOC view, or NOC views you like and are using from other products. What do you like about your NOC view? What...
View ArticleThe Ultimate CPU Alert
CPU alerts are a yawner. Grab the CPULoad, check it against a threshold (maybe even a per-node custom threshold, as explained here: TIPS & TRICKS: Stop The Madness: How to set alert thresholds...
View ArticleSNMP v3 - need help with credentials
I have looked through the Admin guide and the often referenced Cisco doc on SNMP v3. I have gone through the many posts on it as well. So I am starting to think I am doing something uniquely...
View ArticleShow us a NOC view and get 500 thwack points!
The User Experience group wants to see how you've customized your Orion to create your own NOC view, or NOC views you like and are using from other products. What do you like about your NOC view? What...
View ArticleHow to Import Enterprise MIB File?
What is the procedure for adding an enterprise MIB into Orion?I need to monitor a device whose enterprise mib is not included in Orion 8.0.113, and I can't find any instructions for adding a mib.Thanks.
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