WMI is not exclusive to Windows server platforms it comes installed on all modern Microsoft operating systems, and can also be used to poll desktop operating systems, such as Windows 7. WMI comes preinstalled on Windows by default but is not automatically enabled and configured. Windows Management Instrumentation ( WMI): This has added functionality by incorporating Windows specific communications and security features. We will be using SNMPv2c in all procedures referenced in this book. Similarly, to poll using SNMPv3, you must configure your devices and SolarWinds SAM accordingly.
To poll using SNMPv1, you must disable SNMPv2c on the device. Each feature is explained in a practical and useful manner via tutorials and real-world examples to help you start monitoring your network quickly and efficiently, while keeping security implications in mind by applying enterprise-level best practices. By doing so, you will benefit from key features such as automated alerts, traps, and reports.
You will learn how to populate SolarWinds SAM with nodes, then classify and group nodes to tailor the product to your network environment. It will provide a sequential, hands-on overview of the product, and is suited for networks of all sizes, ranging from small businesses to larger enterprises. This book will guide you through equipping your network devices and servers for SolarWinds SAM utilization.
It provides step-by-step tutorials to walk you through every feature, while teaching you how to tailor the product to your own network environment.
SolarWinds Server & Application Monitor is an intuitive, all-encompassing, yet cost effective, enterprise-level network monitoring service.Ī concise and practical, hands-on guide that will teach you how utilize SolarWinds SAM. There are a number of monitoring tools available but these can be complicated and expensive, and may only monitor certain areas of your network. As a network or system administrator, your primary responsibility is to ensure high availability of all managed IT services.