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The SolarWinds Platform and .NET: New Horizons With .NET Core

Like most large software development organizations, SolarWinds uses many programming languages to build our applications, including Go, Java, C++, Python, and more. The predominant language for our Orion® Platform is C#,…

THWACKcamp Keeps You Coming Back for More!

With over 20 years in the IT field and spending the last five-ish years working specifically as the “monitoring guy” for a major U.S.-based retailer; I’ve attended numerous conferences, but…

5 Things to Know About the Orion Platform Database Today

1. It’s the Back End for 14 Products and Connectors The full list is published here. The key is, a lot of products all leverage this single database, though not…

More Upgrade Tales From the Ticket Queue

Recently, Leon kicked this sharing process off sharing what he has seen in the support queue. I read it, applaud it, and have more tips to share. As Leon mentioned,…

The Case for Upgrading — SolarWinds TechPod 035

The relationship IT professionals have with upgrades can sometimes only be described as “fraught.” Reasons range from the cost in terms of time and lost opportunity to “nothing in that…

Customizing the Orion Platform With the SolarWinds API and SWQL – SolarWinds Lab Episode #91

In this follow up to “Orion SDK 101: Intro to PowerShell and Orion API,” Kevin M. Sparenberg, technical content manager for Community, will continue with his deep dive into the…

2020.2 Releases: Orion Map Updates, New Security Product Features, and More – SolarWinds Lab #89

 SolarWinds 2020.2 product releases contain upgrades, improvements, and new features across the entire stack. Solutions for IT operations management, software-defined infrastructure, and hybrid IT monitoring all have been updated.…

Building Stellar Orion Reports From the Ground Up – SolarWinds Lab Episode #88

Reports are among one of the most powerful and ubiquitous aspects of the Orion Platform. Despite being right at people’s fingertips, they’re often overlooked or under-appreciated as a tool to provide robust…

How Well Do You Know the Orion Platform? Tips, Tricks, and How-Tos – SolarWinds Lab Episode #85

How much do you really know about the SolarWinds® Orion® Platform? Regardless of your level of expertise, even the most seasoned user will learn a thing or two in this episode. We’ll…

Quicker Azure Monitoring, Linux Change Detection, New API Poller – SolarWinds Lab #82 (Part 2)

The first step in improving system monitoring and visibility is getting data flowing sooner rather than later. For systems engineers managing diverse resources, it can be easier said than done.…