Syslog servers are essential for centralized log management, helping network engineers monitor, troubleshoot, and secure network devices efficiently. This guide walks you through setting up a syslog server from scratch, focusing on practical steps using rsyslog on a Linux system – a common and robust choice for syslog collection. Windows does not have a native…

As network engineers, you play a crucial role in managing cloud infrastructure that supports your organization’s applications and services. Cloud platforms offer immense flexibility and scalability, but without careful cost management, expenses can quickly spiral out of control. This article provides a comprehensive guide to cloud cost optimization tailored for network engineers, focusing on practical…

In the rapidly evolving world of cloud computing, network engineers often need to decide between serverless computing and containerization. Both technologies offer unique advantages and are suited to different types of applications. This article aims to provide a comprehensive comparison of serverless computing and containers, helping network engineers make an informed decision based on their…

Kubernetes makes it easy to scale applications. But when it comes to CPU resource management, a poorly tuned cluster can quickly become unstable or inefficient. For network engineers, setting CPU requests and limits correctly, and understanding the deeper implications, is essential for keeping workloads efficient, costs predictable, and noisy neighbors in check. What Are Kubernetes…

Compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is essential for any organization that handles credit card data, and it extends far beyond databases and payment gateways. One area often overlooked is file transfer workflows, which can pose serious risks if not properly secured. Whether you’re transmitting reports, sharing files with vendors,…

Unified infrastructure monitoring delivers a single, enterprise-grade platform to oversee hybrid environments, providing real-time insights and proactive health monitoring across on-premises, cloud, and edge systems. As 2025 brings new challenges with artificial intelligence (AI), edge computing, and hybrid complexity, SolarWinds stands out as a thought leader in unified infrastructure monitoring for enterprises. In this guide,…

With the introduction of cloud services and microservices, applications have become more complicated due to their increased layers of complexity and distributed architecture. While microservices clearly offer speed, they also make things harder for the developers and operations teams. These teams need to plan for the reliable and efficient performance of such applications. To combat…

The network as we know it is being redefined. As more endpoints, applications, and devices are added to the mix, the network is transforming. For IT, the challenge is two-fold: stay on top of the network today, and prepare for what it could look like tomorrow. In an environment where workers expect to be online…

An effective trouble ticket system can be a lifesaver for all organizations that must handle thousands (or more!) support queries each day. Choose the right ticket system, and it’ll help you resolve questions, suggestions, and complaints, as quickly as possible. Many of the tasks typically handled manually will even get automated.Given that there are many…

IT teams know the stakes are high for system monitoring. It’s not an overstatement to say tracking the health, performance, and security of the many IT components throughout your environment is crucial if you hope to ensure the overall organization stays operational and secure. When businesses don’t invest in the right solutions for measuring system…

What is change management software, and how does it help you deal with change, increase productivity, and foster a culture of adaptation for lasting success? How to choose the one that is best for your needs? Below we answer these questions and present the 15 best change management tools currently available on the market, which…

Digital Experience Monitoring (DEM) is so business critical that it’s featured in a Gartner magic quadrant. At the same time, it is so new that even Wikipedia does not know what it is. (related read: What is Digital Experience Monitoring (and Why Should You Care)? Why is that? Monitoring as a practice is as old as dirt,…

Log data is the currency for companies trying to evolve in today’s digital world. To meet increasing customer demands, critical compliance requirements, and scaling application needs, it’s essential to collect and leverage massive data flowing across multiple sources and environments (cloud, on-premises, containers, etc.). Log analysis gives you valuable insights into business-critical events, real user…

Today, businesses are investing heavily in digital technologies to improve different aspects of their business and get an edge over the competition. Customers are at the center of most of these digital initiatives, and businesses are always seeking better tools and systems to track customers and understand their needs. Businesses need to understand how their…

In today’s interconnected world, remote support solutions are essential for businesses and IT teams to assist users effectively. Among these solutions, RemotePC and SolarWinds® Dameware® are leading tools offering attended access capabilities. However, choosing the right tool requires thoroughly understanding its unique features, advantages, and ideal use cases. This article provides an in-depth comparison of…

Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP), also known as SSH File Transfer Protocol, is a robust, encrypted method for transferring files across networks, designed as a more secure alternative to traditional File Transfer Protocol (FTP). Essential for industries handling sensitive data—like finance and healthcare—SFTP protects against unauthorized access and enables efficient file management, making it a…

Wondering how to check logs from your servers, and why? Whether web servers, application servers, file servers, or another type, your servers constantly generate log files based on activities and events, and your ability to review these files is the key to fast, effective troubleshooting. Server log files offer “behind the scenes” views into server…

Every minute, your routers, switches, printers, firewalls, and more are sending syslog messages regarding their activity and overall functioning. To collect—and make sense—of these messages requires the use of a syslog server. With so many syslog servers on the market, finding the right one for your IT team depends on the size of your company,…

Logging is a critically important part of managing an IT environment, as it helps you spot issues with the system and reveal problems. Syslog is a kind of messaging protocol devices use to send messages about their status, events, or diagnostic information that can help with errors and troubleshooting.

Syslog is a network-based logging standard used for applications to send data to a central server, providing information on events, statuses, diagnostics, and more. Unlike SNMP, which is an active approach to monitoring (aimed at preventing the occurrence of incidents), Syslog monitoring provides a passive approach, which allows you to deal with incidents after they…

IT admins know the importance of wireless network bandwidth when it comes to maintaining network performance. After all, if you have too many high-energy devices and applications putting a strain on your Wi-Fi or WLAN bandwidth, both your network performance and your end-user experience will suffer. How do you identify those bandwidth hogs, and how…