Systems

Server troubleshooting can be a complicated process. It’s easy for SQL Server performance troubleshooting activities to be based on misconceptions or incorrect assumptions, because servers can be affected by such a wide range of factors. This can lead to hours of time wasted in attempts to identify the root cause of a server issue. To…

Hyper-V is a virtualization software created by Microsoft. In this Hyper-V virtualization tutorial, we’ll look at some of the major Hyper-V virtualization concepts. In addition to covering the basics of Hyper-V virtualization and hardware virtualization technology, we’ll consider the benefits of virtualization, how virtual machines are managed, how to use Hyper-V virtualization technology, and Hyper-V…

The use of container technologies is on the rise. To make the most of this technology, however, you need a way to monitor those containers. Container monitoring solutions provide an automated way to track important metrics for your containers, often with user-friendly visuals. This article will look at what container monitoring is at its core,…

Varonis DatAdvantage is a specialist software solution designed to aggregate information associated with users, permissions, access events, and data. It gives you visibility into your file system permissions, recommendations, audit information, and modeling, and serves as a base for products that enhance its capabilities. This guide will consider why you might choose an alternative to…

When operating within a large business network, it’s vital to understand which of your applications are dependent on which of your server and network resources. If a server or storage device goes down, or a part of the network stops functioning, this will have major impacts upon your dependent applications, and potentially your employees and…

Nagios is an extremely popular network monitoring solution. It’s an open source program driven by a large developer community, with users including massive enterprises (like Yahoo, Amazon, and Google), ISPs, and governmental bodies. It was released in 1999, under the name NetSaint, and has been refined over the years by numerous contributors. Nagios has certainly…

The hard drive on your desktop or laptop is a highly active computing component. Almost every activity generates hard drive activity, including background system processes you may not even notice. Excessive hard drive activity can cause numerous issues, potentially slowing down your system and draining your laptop batteries. This is why it’s so important to…

In 2015, we reviewed the must-have free systems and server monitoring tools, but (as everyone knows) the landscape has changed for monitoring, free tools, and IT in general. So, I think it’s time to review and update those old choices and possibly add a few new tool reviews into the mix. Just in Case It’s…

Server administrators need to balance client capabilities, user interface, and security concerns when choosing the right free FTP software for their business. It’s no secret that, despite the persistent popularity of file transfer protocol (FTP), the evolution of cybersecurity threats, safety standards, and cloud-based storage systems has changed the file transfer landscape. These elements have…

Taking the time to understand Azure virtualization technology and Azure application virtualization is an important step for businesses considering Microsoft’s Azure Stack. This guide will explain Azure virtualization, helping your business make informed virtualization management decisions. If you’re looking for a solution to help guide your approach to Azure application virtualization management, SolarWinds® Virtualization Manager…

The performance of your applications can have a significant impact on your brand reputation, revenue, and credibility in the digital marketplace. While many companies may still prefer to adopt a manual approach to application performance, doing so becomes increasingly challenging as your organization grows. As an alternative, many companies choose to adopt automated solutions for…

Keeping track of everything happening on your operating systems may sound daunting, but the right software allows you to monitor and manage every element and layer of your IT environment. Managing large enterprises and systems means sometimes things just get overloaded and fail. It’s impossible to prevent errors or issues, but you can keep a…

Oracle databases are an integral part of modern technological infrastructure, and they provide the backbone for how many companies house their data and process online transactions. Because so much of an organization’s important or sensitive information is stored in databases, they’re valuable targets for cyberattacks and hacking attempts. Considering how the costs of data breaches…

Servers provide functionality for other networked computers, and as such their operating systems differ from those run on regular computers. Windows Server by Microsoft is a leader in server operating systems, having released many Windows Server versions over the years, and it’s become the main rival for Linux. This guide provides information for network administrators…

Virtualization is a process for users to create multiple simulated environments within one piece of hardware. Instead of using multiple pieces of hardware to run more than one operating system, virtualization creates a type of virtual barrier—called a hypervisor—to separate digital functions normally requiring multiple physical units. Essentially, virtualization uses software to act as hardware….

Virtual machines, or VMs, are becoming increasingly common in enterprise infrastructures, joining physical computers, printers, and database servers on the network. Their uses include application development and testing, storage, operating system flexibility, and workspace duplication. The challenges when dealing with VMs are complex, as they can use resources in different ways than physical machines and…

In modern computing environments, the use of virtual machines (VMs) is increasingly widespread. Having the appropriate systems and setups in place to manage and monitor your VMs is crucial. If a virtual machine has an issue or a collection of virtual machines stops working, you can lose large amounts of data or functionality. One key…

As the number of devices, services, and servers you use in your business grows, there’s an increasing need to monitor your systems. Server monitoring, specifically Ubuntu server monitoring, covers the capacity, health, and activity of the applications and hosts on your server. Ubuntu server monitoring processes are designed to address all computing resources, with the…

Virtualization can be useful everywhere, whether for home office and small business use, or in large enterprises and data centers. Using appropriate software to manage those virtualizations is important—if you aren’t using the right tools, your virtual environment can be messy and ineffective at best, or buggy and non-functional at worst. In this guide, I’ll…

To successfully manage virtual machines (VMs), organizations have relied on virtualization technology, or hypervisors. Virtualization allows IT professionals to set up multiple virtual machines on the same hardware. These tools allow users to create self-contained virtual environments designed to mimic a discrete piece of hardware, often a server. By doing so, users can operate multiple…

Website users have higher expectations now than ever before, and many companies find they must adopt new technologies to stay competitive in our digital world. Because of this, user experience testing and optimizing website user experience has become an increasingly important part of developing and maintaining a website or web application. This guide lists the…