In This Edition:

• Free TFTP Server: Now with 64-bit OS Support, 4GB File Transfers, & Multiple Subnet Binding
• Orion Dashboards: Battle Performance Issues from Your Bat Cave
• 10 Troubleshooting Tips: Avenge Network Evils with Engineer's Toolset
• Free WMI Monitor: Support for Exchange 2007 & More
• Dynamic Duo: Watch Two Webcasts on Troubleshooting
• Product Tip: Add a "Poll Now" Resource to Orion Node Views
  

Our UPDATED Free TFTP Server Puts Multi-Threaded File Transfer Powers Right in the Palm of Your Hands!

Since network superheroes like you can't afford to waste a single second on monotonous maintenance tasks, our free TFTP Server should be the next addition to your bat belt of network tools. Whether you need to concurrently upload and download executable images or quickly back up configurations on multiple routers and switches, TFTP Server can save you a ton of time.

These are a few of the features that make our free TFTP Server the most robust, widely-trusted, and easy-to-use free TFTP solution on the planet:

• 4 GB Transfers – Supports the latest IOS or firmware versions without file size concerns
• Advanced Security – Authorizes specific IP addresses or ranges of IP addresses for transfers; additional parameters can limit usage to send/receive files directly to TFTP Server
• Runs as a Service – Runs as a service to deliver 24 x 7 TFTP server availability for your entire network

And if our free TFTP Server already occupies a position on your bat belt, check out the new features in our latest version – 64-bit OS support, improved error handling, and multiple subnet binding.

Download the Free TFTP Server >

When you retreat to your bat cave, you need an early warning system that alerts you to evil plots so that you can be ready to save the day. Our Orion Network Performance Monitor delivers a daily dashboard with Top 10 lists that display critical performance indicators, so that you can keep a watchful eye on your network.

With Orion NPM, you can select from over 100 pre-defined views to create your own unique dashboard. Here are some of the most popular views:

• Top 10 Nodes by Current Response Time, Percent Memory Used, or CPU Load
• Top 10 Wireless APs by Client Count
• Top 10 Interfaces by Percent Utilization or Traffic
• Top 10 Processes by CPU Load
• Top 10 Errors and Discards This Hour
• Top 10 Volumes by Disk Space Used

Try Orion Network Performance Monitor >

Engineer's Toolset will transform the way you troubleshoot your network and help you avenge the evils that lurk across miles of Ethernet cables. Embrace your network superhero powers with this collection of powerful network management tools, all of which can be easily accessed through an innovative Workspace Studio to quickly resolve issues right from your desktop.

Here are 10 ways to overcome your network's archenemies with Toolset:

1. Defeat the crazy cable maze in your wiring closet and find out what is plugged in where with Switch Port Mapper.
2. Tired of typing CONFIGIP on each device to discover its MAC address? Stop typing and start using the MAC Finder Gadget!
3. Use the Neighbor Map Gadget to find out what's where by creating a slick Layer-2 network map.
4. Battle bandwidth hogs armed with NetFlow traffic data using the Real-time NetFlow Analyzer tool.
5. Scan a single IP, IP address range, or subnet and see devices as are they are discovered in real time with IP Network Browser.
6. Automatically determine which IP addresses are in use and manage DHCP scopes with IP Address Manager.
7. Examine the DNS query tree across multiple DNS servers (even those outside your control) with DNS Analyzer.
8. Recover forgotten SNMP community strings with the SNMP Brute Force Attack tool.
9. Query devices for configurations or walk their MIB trees to determine which MIBs they support with MIB Browser.
10. Eliminate security risks on your network by identifying open ports with the Port Scanner tool.

Try Engineer's Toolset >

Now you can single-handedly save the citizens of the world (or at least those in your company) from the isolation and despair caused by email outages. Download our free WMI Monitor and, in less time than it takes to lace up your superhero boots, you can be monitoring virtually any Windows® application – now including Microsoft® Exchange Server 2007!

But why stop at monitoring just one application? Add other applications to your monitoring repertoire by choosing from the pre-built application templates included with WMI Monitor or explore templates created and posted on thwack® by the SolarWinds community of more than 30,000 network engineers - you can even browse the templates from within WMI Monitor.

These are just a few of the popular community-contributed templates you might want to explore:

• Active Directory® >
• BlackBerry® Enterprise Server >
• VMware® Center >
• See the complete list of application templates >

Download the Free WMI Monitor >

Our dynamic, on-demand duo of webcasts on troubleshooting is sure to give you the edge on network issues and expand your super powers. Get debriefed by our Head Geek (Josh Stephens) on the best technologies to diagnose and solve network issues, plus receive tremendous tips on identifying the right tools for the job.

• Network Troubleshooting, Part 1: Dive geek-deep into five key network technologies to learn how they work and when to use them. See how you can leverage IP SLA, NetFlow, SNMP, traceroute, packet captures, and more for everyday troubleshooting. Watch Now >

• Network Troubleshooting, Part 2: Take a crash course on technologies like Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP), Telnet, ICMP, CAM, ARP, and switch port mapping. Plus, pick up tips during an extended Q&A that offers answers to challenging questions that stump even the most expert network engineers. Watch Now >

View All On-Demand Webcasts >

Add "Poll Now" Resource to Orion NPM Node Views! Did you know that you can add a resource in Orion Network Performance Monitor to poll a node on-demand, directly from the Node View? Here's how:

1. Go to http://thwack.com/media/p/71869.aspx and download the resource.
2. Copy the .ascx file into inetpub\solarwinds\Orion\NetPerfMon\Resources\Misc.
3. Go to the Orion Web Admin and customize your node details view to add the new resource.

Try Orion Network Performance Monitor >

Check out the tips and tidbits forum on thwack, our community site!

Exporting and Importing Advanced Alerts >

Check Your IOS Level >

Using Firefox to Telnet from Orion in Linux >

Explore All Tips & Tidbits >