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Paessler BlogMmm…Donuts! PRTG Release 18.2.41 Comes with a New Map Chart ObjectHave you all recovered from our release of last month? In May we introduced the PRTG version 18.2.40, presenting our new Fujitsu sensor. This new SNMP Fujitsu System Health BETA sensor monitors the status of Fujitsu PRIMERGY servers via the iRMC (Integrated Remote Management Controller). With this new sensor type you have an overview of the iRMC status, CPU status, available memory, status of power supplies, the current temperature, the temperature status, and more. Spectre/Meltdown: Long Time No ReadIt is time again to talk about the most prominent security vulnerabilities of 2018, whose horror at the beginning of the year haunted the Internet, only to turn out to not be so horrible afterwards. In the end it's something that can be reported on, but which will not lead to the end of the world. Here are some facts about Spectre & Meltdown, covering everything that has been going on since our last article. But first, a brief etymological digression. When Alert Notifications Fail: How PRTG Hosted by Paessler Can HelpThe basis of any network monitoring solution is alert notifications. You need them to know when there's a problem with your infrastructure. And, when setting up your monitoring solution, there is a fundamental problem that you will have to consider when it comes to notifications: if your infrastructure crashes and no longer accesses a connection to the Internet, how will you be notified? Because traditionally, your monitoring software is onsite. And onsite is down, with no means to communicate with the outside world. Oops. This leads us to the age-old philosophical question: Like a tree falling in the forest, if your network fails and you don't get the notifications, did it really fail? Track Your GDPR Compliance with PRTGApart from some events in the world of politics, hardly any topic has been as intensely debated in the past few weeks as the introduction of the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which came into force on May 25, 2018. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a regulation in EU law on data protection and privacy for all individuals within the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area (EEA). How to Use Our New Native SNMP Fujitsu System Health Sensor in PRTGAs recently announced in our blog article "Why You Should Manage your Fujitsu Server with iRMC", a native Fujtsu System Health Sensor is now available in PRTG. This allows you to query and monitor various iRMC status values. LPWA: A New Technology? Not as New as It Seems.LPWA (or LPWAN - the “N” stands for Network but both terms mean the same technology) and Sigfox: you've been hearing and reading about it a lot lately. We have already had an initial overview in our blog, but here we jump between several topics within the generic term LPWA(N). If you think while reading "Okay, I would like more information on this specific point", then please write us a comment. Maker Monday: Making a Wake Up Light, and Why We Do ThisAs announced a few weeks ago, Maker Monday is a new YouTube show presented by Paessler, where you can get ideas and tips as some of our IT administrators assemble and configure Smart Home gadgets. We're already on our third episode, and in this post we get you up to speed on what's happened so far. And, as a bonus, we reveal why we do do this. Previously on Betty's IT BitsWhat makes a star? Is it that they're late every time they shoot? Is it the excessive make-up pauses while the scriptwriter is sent out to get an espresso? Or is it the spontaneous script modifications? If that is so, then I guess we've created a star. Why You Should Manage Your Fujitsu Server with iRMCIn this article you will learn more about why you should manage your Fujitsu server with iRMC, what this remote management is based on, and why many other server manufacturers also use this technology. Wait, Geek What? Tell Us Your Opinion!I believe the state of a society can be measured by the unofficial holidays it celebrates. Let's put it this way: In the 21st century there is a "Ditch New Years Resolutions Day" (January 17th), a "Compliment Your Mirror Day" (July 3rd) and a "Punk for a Day Day" (October 25th). Not to mention that even Disney characters seem to have their own day of honor. You' re into Donald Duck? Then save June 9th! All this is proof enough for me that mankind is genuinely screwed. But maybe there is hope: The International Geek Pride Day seems to rise from the vacuum of pointless pseudo holidays as the shining figurehead of a real, meaningful feast. Monitoring Physical Security SystemsThe basic principles of physical security systems have been around for decades, and have not changed that much: surveillance, intrusion detection, and triggering alarms in case of breaches or anomalies still form the basis of any security installation. What has changed, however, is the technology driving these basic principles, as digitization has changed the very bones of security systems. Along with this digitization, new challenges have arisen. In this post, we take a look at some of these, and how to mitigate them. PRTG Release 18.2.40 Comes with Native Fujitsu Sensor (and a Lot More)!In PRTG Release 18.2.39, which we released last month, our focus was primarily on improvements in security and stability. Besides PowerShell fixes and improvements to the PRTG API, we explained our PRTG version numbers. If you missed the article, you are welcome to take a look at it here: All about PRTG Release 18.2.39 + a Sneak Peek into Our Version Numbers. Easy Ways to Quickly Test Your BandwidthTo really understand the health of your network, you need ongoing monitoring. But sometimes you just need a quick check to see that everything is running like it should be. A quick test of bandwidth can be very useful in this situation. Paessler Board: Steven, Our New CTO, Introduces HimselfEvery tech company needs a Steve. Apple had one. Microsoft too. Now it's Paessler's turn. Okay, as the "new guy" you’re allowed to make introductions like that. I’m the new CTO of Paessler, and my name is Steven Feurer. Paessler is an exciting company and I am truly honored to join the team, starting in May, bringing in my experiences as a full-stack developer and product specialist in order to help shape the future of PRTG and the company. The Next Level: Get Our IPv6 Cheat SheetDo you remember the IPv4 Cheat Sheet we offered you some time ago? It was interesting for me to read the comments, because your feedback was varied. From "Perfect!", to "Whoever needs such a thing should not be an admin", everything was included. Others asked for a possible follow-up: an IPv6 Cheat Sheet. |
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