End of the Road for AlertFox
Starting January 1, 2019 AlertFox and associated services will no longer function as we sunset this Ipswitch product.
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How to Choose a Network Configuration Management Tool
Network teams have a lot on their plate. No one’s disputing that. Today, network admins are provided with a wide range of network management tools that can make their job just a bit easier. That said, it’s not as easy as just picking out a solution and crossing your fingers in hopes that it works for any given network environment.
How to Enable and Configure SNMP for Network Monitoring
It doesn’t take a ninja to know that Simple Network Management Protocol allows administrators to monitor network-attached devices. That said, you might actually need to be a ninja to enable and configure SNMP on Windows, Linux/Unix, Cisco, and ESXi.
How to Build an RFP For Selecting and Evaluating IT Tools
In this article, we share some tips on how to construct an Request for Proposal (RFP) document. It will list the major things to consider when compiling your RFP (many of which often get overlooked) and provide guidelines on a typical RFP lifecycle.
Port Scanning 101: What It Is, What It Does, Why Hackers Love It, and Why You Will Too
According to the SANS Institute, Port Scanning is one of the most popular techniques attackers use to discover services that they can exploit to break into systems. Although Port Scanning isn’t inherently hostile, it is often the first step of reconnaissance used by hackers when trying to infiltrate a network or steal/destroy sensitive data. In this article, we will discuss some best practices you can employ to defend against attackers and prevent potential network breaches.
Counting The Real Cost of a DIY Network Monitoring Solution
It can be tempting to build your own DIY Network Monitoring solution, but what’s the real cost of building and maintaining such a tool at scale?
13 Stranger Things In The Server Closet
For sysadmins and other IT pros, Halloween plays itself out all year long with all sorts of network nightmares and stranger things that can turn any server room into a house of horrors.
Using Slack to Complement Network Monitoring
Slack’s ability to integrate with other applications and services makes it a great choice for IT teams to support their network monitoring needs.
iHire Uses AlertFox for Automated Website Monitoring
Even if your website seems to be running fine, an automated website monitoring tool can help make sure your website is covered 24×7.
What To Know About The Fatal Clock Flaw
If you hadn’t heard, there is a fatal clock flaw that is effecting Cisco and Juniper routers and switches with the Intel Atom C2000 chip. Cisco has recently released a statement on the issue: