SNMP traps in PRTG
Before we go into depth on the differences between Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) traps and informs, we must first have a solid understanding of what a trap is. A trap, also known as a fault or an exception, is a type of synchronous interrupt caused by an extraordinary condition in computing systems. That technical explanation might be confusing to some so let us unpack that sentence using simpler, non-technical language. In other words, when something goes wrong an error message is simultaneously generated and sent to a…
Getting Modbus TCP data into PRTG
Modbus is a communications protocol that has been in use since the 70s, and has become standard for connecting electronic industrial devices. Modbus RTU and Modbus ASCII are used for serial communication , while Modbus TCP is used for devices connected to a TCP/IP network. For IT professionals in a factory setting, who are maintaining traditional network elements and industry-specific infrastructure, Modbus TCP devices often contain important information needed for monitoring the entire infrastructure. Because it would be good to get thi…
COVID-19 Outbreak: A Wake-Up Call for business fraternity to Adapt a Digital-First Strategy and Innovate the IT Infrastructure
COVID-19 has brought most business operators, IT & ITES service providers, and employees to the reality that IT system investments have been ignored for a long time. It's not that real-time collaboration with rich media, remote working, and productivity-enhancing tools, along with the necessary IT infrastructure were not available all this while. The inactivity on this front was because – the legacy systems were working 'just fine'; so, there was no 'apparent logic' for the operators and IT service providers to spe…
Monitoring Zoom with PRTG
Monitoring Zoom with PRTG With PRTG, you can monitor Zoom out of the box with the REST Custom sensor . You can use the sensor to monitor the status of Zoom meetings and Zoom video webinars, for example. Among others, the sensor can show the following: Live streaming status Web client status Web portal status Zoom chat status Zoom meetings status For an overview of all Zoom services and their status, see the Zoom service status page . Download, extract, and copy the files You can download the .zip file here . Extract the file…
Know when Zoom is down with PRTG
For many of us, meetings that used to happen in person are now happening virtually since much of the world has switched to working remotely. Because we are relying so heavily on conducting important business meetings over online meeting platforms, monitoring the availability of those online services is more important than ever. As far as video conferencing tools go, Zoom is everywhere these days. It's just about ubiquitous, and it’s the hot technology allowing us all to remain connected. And of course, knowing when it is down is cruci…
Monitor your entire storage system with PRTG
Monitor your entire storage system with PRTG By Michael Becker May 25, 2020 • 6 minute read More and more data is being created worldwide every year. While 33 zettabytes of data were generated in 2018, forecasts predict that about 163 zettabytes will be generated in 2025. 20 percent of this will be critical for our everyday life and another 10 percent will be hypercritical, meaning necessary for the continuity of daily life. By 2025, every person in the world with Internet access will be interacting with networked d…
Update Your Zoom Rooms for Security Enhancements & GCM Encryption Readiness
With the release from this past weekend, Zoom Rooms now have greater security and privacy host controls. We urge Zoom Rooms admins to update their rooms for these enhanced features, but just as importantly, to meet the minimum requirements of version 5.0 or greater for GCM encryption , which will be enabled and required for all meetings on May 30. Security icon for easy access to privacy and security controls Similar to the Zoom client's Security icon , this icon provides meeting hosts the ability to: Unlock/lock meetings Enabl…
New Normal Kantor Pelayanan Publik
Bagaimanakah New Normal Pelayanan Publik di masa kini, terutama setelah pandemi ini yang mengharuskan kita 'hidup bersama' dengan virus Corona. Ini adalah satu satu contoh bagus dan sangat tepat yang dilakukan di Desa Genteng Wetan, Banyuwangi. Mari kita pelajari bersama.. Pertama, faktor infrastruktur. Kantor pelayanan publik di tingkat terkecil di Kabupaten Banyuwangi ini semua telah terhubung dengan jaringan FIBER OPTIC. Dengan demikian tidak akan ada kendala untuk aplikasi apapun dipasang disana. Kedua, Banyuwangi mengemba…
PRTG licenses untuk lingkungan yang besar (Large Environments)
PRTG bisa digunakan untuk ukuran monitoring yang sangat besar, dan ini yang sering ditanyakan oleh banyak customer besar, seperti ISP, Telco atau Large Enterprise. License mana yang harus kita pilih ? Ada 2 pilihan, yaitu PRTG XL dan PRTG Enteprise. PRTG XL PRTG XL – perpetual license – unlimited sensors Model license nya adalah PERPETUAL, artinya tiap tahun berikutnya diharapkan membeli Maintenance Support. PRTG XL license membatasi jumlah PRTG core servers tapi tidak jumlah sensornya. Secara teori, kita bisa menjalankan UNL…
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