Problems with Powershell use on SAM
Does anyone have a quick test I can run to prove that powershell is working on SAM. There are a number of SAM templates but most are Exchange and currently I don't have the Exchange 2010 tools...
View ArticleAPM windows service monitor "Unexpected error occurred. Invalid class"
Hi all, I have created a new SAM template which I want to use to monitor one of our in-house pieces of software. I need to monitor several Windows services (server 2008 R2) but the service shows as...
View ArticleMonitor if server console is locked
I had a request come in to monitor a server to confirm that it remains locked, basically making sure that the console is not logged in to. It looks like this can be done by monitoring logonui.exe...
View ArticleIs VoIP, IP-Video, Application sharing sessions or SIP trunk new IT challenge?
As people trying to be more productive they use new ways how to communicate and collaborate. VoIP is still one of the most important tools people use when talking to people, but it's instant messaging,...
View ArticleHow looks your MS Lync IT environment?
Tell us how (if) did you installed/integrated MS Lync in your IT environment.
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Greatest Invention Ever!
There are countless important inventions. Only ten are allowed here, so...I know you lot are creative, and I did only play the basics so... (I voted for cuticle remover. Why? Because the cuticle is...
View ArticleSAM migration question
Hi folks We currently have a single SAM (6.1.1) server installed on a windows 2008 R2 Enterprise server, and would like to migrate the installation to a separate Windows 2008 R2 Standard server and...
View ArticleHow to monitor windows shares
I am trying to monitor windows shares on several file servers, I have downloaded the template as well provided but how do I add the template into SAM (WITHOUT HAVING INTERNET CONNECTION) and also how...
View ArticleSAM 6.2 RC2 issue
After the upgrade everything seemed fine, until I tried to add additional Application monitors. When trying to assign an additional node to an existing application monitor template I get the attached...
View ArticleAdvanced Alerts sending multiple alert e-mail messages
I've been setting up e-mail alerts for our various applications and I've run into a situation I can't figure out. I have an alert that is set up to watch an application, and alert if it enters a...
View ArticleWhat is the best way with SAM to do a monitoring of specific HTTP status...
I've tried searching for this extensively but with little luck. My needs are superficially really simple: Is the host showing a HTTP 200 response? Do nothing.Is the hosting showing any other response...
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Alerting testing now showing variable values
Perhaps I am doing this incorrectly but when I test an alert the variables do not translate. I've also noticed this on some alerts. I am using very basic variables and am not overly experienced with...
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Disabling Agent AutoUpdate on all nodes with swis API
Me again I need to disable autoupdate on all nodes in my SAM 6.2.1 install. I know the value is in Orion.AgentManagement.Agent table AutoUpdateEnabled (Boolean)... How do I set this to false for all...
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Orion sessions from SAM maxing out CPU's on SQL Server instance
We're running on SAM 6.2.0, and have a Windows 2008R2 server where we applied Appinsight for SQL, where it stacks up sessions, maxing out CPU's and impacting end users. We were unable to kill the...
View ArticleSAM & Universal Device Poller
Hello, we have licenced Server & Application monitor in our company. Can I use an Universal device Poller?I can't see the UDP in the Start menu. Is it part of SAM, or is it included to NPM only? Is...
View ArticleAppinsight for Exchange Certificate error
My appinsight has done this twice. i'll receive an error stating that its status is unknown because the server certificate has expired, after troubleshooting i am unable to clear the error, but when i...
View ArticleHardware Health for HP-UX
Has anyone out there been successful in monitoring the hardware health of HP-UX servers? Specifically they are HP9000 and Integrity Itanium servers. calling out to a few folks who have asked hp-ux...
View ArticleHow do I get a report on nodes that do not have any one of three custom...
I have created 3 custom properties for nodes. I would like to run a report that will show me those nodes that do not have any one of the custom properties defined. They are:...
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Appinsight for Exchange errors after upgrading to SAM 6.2.1 and NPM 11.5.2
I had a previously working Appinsight for exchange configuration on SAM 6.2.0 and NPM 11.5.1. I decided to upgrade to SAM 6.2.1 and NPM 11.5.2, per Solar Winds support to correct an 'unknown' faulty...
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