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NEW QUESTION # 10
You configured devices to send SNMP traps to NPM, but do not see the messages in the Orion Web Console. You verified that the firewall ports are open and the devices are correctly configured.
What can you verify to troubleshoot the cause?
- A. Verify the SNMP trap service is running
- B. Verify you configured the SNMP Traps view in the Orion Web Console
- C. Verify you use Log Analyzer to view traps
- D. Verify that you have the SNMP Trap module installed for NPM
Answer: A
NEW QUESTION # 11
How can you quickly generate a report in NPM to show the top 50 interfaces by percent utilization?
- A. Create an advanced SQL query report
- B. Copy a similar default report and edit it for different time-frames
- C. Create a web-based report and filter the data to restrict to the top 50 interfaces
- D. Copy a similar default report and edit it for the top 50 interfaces
Answer: D
Explanation:
NPM provides several default reports that can be used as templates for creating custom reports. One of them is the Top 100 Interfaces by Percent Utilization report, which shows the average and peak utilization of the most used interfaces in the network. To create a report that shows only the top 50 interfaces, you can copy this report and edit it to change the number of rows displayed. You can also modify other parameters such as the time period, the grouping, the sorting, and the filtering criteria. To copy and edit a default report, follow these steps1:
Click Reports > All Reports > Manage Reports.
Find the Top 100 Interfaces by Percent Utilization report and click Duplicate & Edit.
On the Layout Builder panel, click Edit Table.
On the Edit Resource panel, change the Maximum Number of Rows to 50.
Optionally, change other settings such as the Time Period, the Group By, the Sort By, and the Filter Results.
Click Submit.
Optionally, change the Report Name, the Report Description, and the Report Category.
Click Next and then Save.
You can now run or schedule the report to show the top 50 interfaces by percent utilization. References: 1:
Create a custom report for NPM showing availability of devices in the last 30 days
NEW QUESTION # 12
Which metrics can NPM monitor on an Ethernet switch? (Choose all that apply.)
- A. Duplex mismatches
- B. Configuration changes
- C. CPU utilization
- D. Buffer misses
Answer: A,B,D
NEW QUESTION # 13
You can display Palo Alto firewalls on Orion Maps.
- A. True
- B. False
Answer: A
Explanation:
Orion Maps 2.0 supports displaying Palo Alto firewalls as network devices, along with their interfaces, zones, policies, and traffic data. You can also view the firewall status, alerts, and events on the map. To add a Palo Alto firewall to an Orion Map, you need to have Network Insight for Palo Alto enabled in NPM, and discover the firewall using SNMP and API polling. References: Orion Maps 2.0, New Alerting, and Palo Alto Networks Monitoring - SolarWinds Lab Episode #77, SolarWinds Lab Episode 77: Orion Maps 2.0, New Alerting, and Palo Alto Networks Monitoring - Orange Matter, Network Insight for Palo Alto Networks in NPM
NEW QUESTION # 14
Which items can you display in Web Console maps?
- A. Monitored nodes and network links
- B. Quarks, gluons, Leptons, nodes, and network links
- C. Monitored nodes, interfaces and volumes, SAM applications and components, and network links
- D. Interfaces, volumes, and database instances
Answer: C
NEW QUESTION # 15
NPM polls static properties, and calculates bandwidth consumption based on the total amount of _____ coming through the firewall.
- A. Bytes
- B. Kilobytes
- C. Nibbles
- D. Megabytes
Answer: A
Explanation:
NPM polls static properties, such as interface speed and duplex mode, from the firewall devices using SNMP.
NPM also collects traffic statistics, such as bytes in and bytes out, from the firewall interfaces using SNMP or NetFlow. NPM then calculates bandwidth consumption based on the total amount of bytes coming through the firewall over a given time interval. Bandwidth consumption is expressed as a percentage of the interface speed. For example, if a firewall interface has a speed of 100 Mbps and NPM polls 10 MB of bytes in and 10 MB of bytes out in one minute, the bandwidth consumption is 20% [(10 MB + 10 MB) / 100 Mbps *
100%]1. References: Monitor firewalls with NPM, Calculate bandwidth utilization on an interface
NEW QUESTION # 16
How are Orion agents licensed?
- A. Licenses are available in a set of one upon request
- B. No separate license is required
- C. Only Windows agents need to be licensed, Linux is free
- D. Agents requite the SolarWinds Agent Provisioning module SAP
Answer: C
NEW QUESTION # 17
What can you use to retrieve a single value in SNMP? (Choose all that apply.)
- A. GET NEXT
- B. GET VALUE
- C. GET
- D. GET TABLE
Answer: A,C
Explanation:
SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is a protocol that allows network managers to monitor and control network devices using a set of standardized messages and data structures. SNMP uses a client-server model, where the network manager (client) sends requests to the network device (server) and receives responses. The network device has an SNMP agent that collects and reports the data using a MIB (Management Information Base), which is a hierarchical database of variables that describe the device's status and configuration. Each variable in the MIB has a unique identifier called an OID (Object Identifier), which is a dot-separated sequence of numbers that follows a tree structure12.
To retrieve a single value in SNMP, you can use two types of requests: GET and GET NEXT. A GET request asks for the value of a specific OID, and the SNMP agent responds with the value if it exists, or an error if it does not. A GET NEXT request asks for the value of the next OID in the MIB tree, and the SNMP agent responds with the value and the OID of the next variable, or an error if there is no next variable. A GET NEXT request can be useful for discovering the OIDs and values of a device, or for iterating over a table of values34.
A GET VALUE request is not a valid SNMP request, and a GET TABLE request is not a single request, but a series of GET NEXT requests that retrieve all the values in a table . References: 1: SNMP Basics, 2: SNMP Tutorial Part 1 - Understanding MIBs and OIDs, 3: SNMP Tutorial Part 2 - SNMP Get, GetNext, GetBulk, 4:
SNMP Commands, : SNMP Table Operations, : SNMP Table Retrieval
NEW QUESTION # 18
For any node you monitor, you can use Network Discovery to automatically add child volumes or interfaces for monitoring.
- A. FALSE
- B. TRUE
Answer: A
Explanation:
For any node you monitor, you cannot use Network Discovery to automatically add child volumes or interfaces for monitoring. Network Discovery is a tool that helps you identify and add new devices to your network, but it does not automatically monitor all the components of the discovered devices. You need to manually select the volumes or interfaces you want to monitor from the list of resources on each node. You can also use the Network Sonar Results Wizard to filter and add the resources you want to monitor after running a discovery job. References:
Discover your network with NPM - SolarWinds (see the Monitoring Settings panel section) Network Discovery Tool - Automated Discovery Software | SolarWinds (see the Monitor Devices section)
NEW QUESTION # 19
What is the most time-efficient way to create a report in NPM that shows the top 50 interfaces by percent utilization?
- A. Edit the default top 25 interfaces by percent utilization report and update to the top 50
- B. Run the default top 25 interfaces by percent utilization report for different timeframes
- C. Create an interface report and use a filter to restrict to the top 50
- D. Create a new advanced SQL query report
Answer: A
Explanation:
NPM provides a default report called Top 25 Interfaces by Percent Utilization that shows the interfaces with the highest average utilization over the selected time period1. This report can be easily edited to change the number of interfaces displayed, the time period, the sorting order, the layout, and the filters2. To create a report that shows the top 50 interfaces by percent utilization, you can simply edit this report and change the Limit option from 25 to 503. This is the most time-efficient way to create the report, as it does not require creating a new report from scratch, writing a SQL query, or running the report multiple times for different timeframes. References: 1: Network Performance Monitor Administrator Guide - Top 25 Interfaces by Percent Utilization 2: Network Performance Monitor Administrator Guide - Edit a report 3: Network Performance Monitor Getting Started Guide - Customize a report
NEW QUESTION # 20
You can make bulk changes, such as changing the polling method, to nodes.
- A. TRUE
- B. FALSE
Answer: A
Explanation:
You can make bulk changes to nodes in NPM using the Manage Nodes feature. This allows you to select multiple nodes and edit their properties, such as the polling method, the polling frequency, the SNMP credentials, the custom properties, and more. You can also use the Edit Nodes feature to assign or unassign pollers to nodes, such as the Universal Device Poller (UnDP), the Hardware Health Poller, the Wireless Poller, and more12. References: 1: Change the polling method for a node3, 2: Manage pollers using Device Studio4
NEW QUESTION # 21
Which is the best way to monitor an SNMP metric that NPM is not monitoring out-of-the-box?
- A. Node Management utility
- B. Enable CLI polling
- C. Create a custom poller
- D. Update the SolarWinds MIB database
Answer: C
Explanation:
The best way to monitor an SNMP metric that NPM is not monitoring out-of-the-box is to create a custom poller using the Universal Device Poller (UnDP) tool. A custom poller allows you to monitor specific aspects of your network devices using SNMP, by selecting the OIDs that correspond to the metrics you want to collect. You can then assign the custom poller to the devices you want to monitor, and view the results in the Orion Web Console, as charts, tables, or gauges. You can also use custom pollers to create alerts and reports based on the collected data. References: Monitor custom statistics based on OIDs with Universal Device Pollers in NPM, Create a custom poller, Assign Universal Device Pollers to devices monitored in NPM
NEW QUESTION # 22
You're troubleshooting a complex network issue and need to build a comparison of several metrics across multiple devices and SolarWinds products to identify the problem. What feature can you use?
- A. Network Insight
- B. NetPath
- C. AppStack
- D. PerfStack
Answer: D
Explanation:
PerfStack is a feature of the Orion Platform that allows you to compare and correlate performance data from multiple SolarWinds products and entities in a single view1. You can drag and drop metrics from different sources, such as NPM, SAM, NCM, NTA, and more, and create custom dashboards that help you troubleshoot complex network issues2. PerfStack can also show historical data and baselines for comparison3. References: 1: Network Performance Monitor Administrator Guide - Use PerfStack to troubleshoot issues 2: Network Performance Monitor Getting Started Guide - Troubleshoot your network with PerfStack 3: SolarWinds Certified Professional Program - Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Exam Study Guide - Use PerfStack to troubleshoot issues
NEW QUESTION # 23
In which scenario is an agent the best solution?
- A. If hosts in distributed networks have overlapping IP addresses
- B. If Native GLX log file monitoring is required
- C. If you cannot allow ICMP polling on your routers
- D. If the WMI ports are already in use on Linux
Answer: B
NEW QUESTION # 24
How does NPM calculate capacity usage trends?
- A. Historical data
- B. Volume capacity
- C. Average calculation
- D. Capacity forecasting widget
Answer: A
Explanation:
Capacity usage trends are calculated based on historical data. By default, the longest time period taken into account for calculating the capacity forecast is 180 days. The more historical data up to 180 days are available, the more precise is the calculated forecast. Forecast calculation methods include peak calculation and average calculation, which can be set globally or customized for individual objects. Capacity forecasting is available for nodes, interfaces, and volumes that meet certain requirements, such as being managed in NPM and having enough historical data in the database. References: Monitor capacity usage trends on the network and forecast capacity issues in NPM, Forecast capacity for nodes, interfaces, or volumes in NPM, Real-Time Network Monitoring Tool
NEW QUESTION # 25
You want to create an alert that notifies you when packet loss meets or exceeds 50%, but only for a select set of nodes in your network. How do you accomplish this?
- A. Set the alert trigger evaluation to evaluate nodes to be included in the alert
- B. Create separate SWQL trigger condition for each node to be included in the alert
- C. Set an alert limitation for the nodes to be included in the alert
- D. Set the scope of the alert to only apply to nodes to be included in the alert
Answer: C
NEW QUESTION # 26
You add several nodes for monitoring and can see detailed information on those nodes in the Orion Web Console. However, when you look at the nodes in Orion Maps, the connections between the nodes are not showing. What is a likely reason?
- A. A firewall is blocking polling between the nodes and the Orion server
- B. You did not enable Layer 2 and Layer 3 topology polling on those nodes
- C. You did not enable SNMP polling
- D. You did not add the node topology OIDs to the MIB database
Answer: B
NEW QUESTION # 27
How can you extend NPM's monitoring to non-standard devices?
- A. Polling with non-standard protocols
- B. Using OIDs organized in MIBs
- C. Combining licenses from different products
- D. Deploying Orion agents
Answer: B
NEW QUESTION # 28
While building an Orion map in the NPM web console you notice that two of your devices do not show a connection between them. You verify the two devices are connected. How can you resolve this issue? (Choose all that apply.)
- A. Build a custom connection between the devices
- B. Change the monitoring method from SNMP to CLI
- C. Build a new Orion map and add the related entities instead of the nodes
- D. Verify you are monitoring Layer 2 and 3 topologies
Answer: A,D
NEW QUESTION # 29
You deploy a new router on your network. What should you do to ensure NPM correctly interprets SNMP traps from the device?
- A. Update the MIB database
- B. Review your firewall rules to ensure the traps are not blocked
- C. Contact the router vendor fora firmware update
- D. Verify that NPM is using the correct SNMP community strings
Answer: D
NEW QUESTION # 30
Capacity planning is available for which metrics?
- A. Up/Down, Packet Loss, and Latency
- B. CPU, Memory, and Interface
- C. Response Time, Interface, and Volume Utilization
- D. Hardware Health
Answer: C
NEW QUESTION # 31
Retention policies require you to keep Syslog messages in the database for 9 days before you can discard them. Syslog messages from 8 days ago are missing.
What is likely the issue?
- A. Default Syslog retention period is seven days
- B. Database compaction runs weekly
- C. Detailed records are summarized after seven days
- D. Default Syslog web filter is seven days
Answer: A
Explanation:
By default, Orion NPM retains Syslog messages in the database for seven days before discarding them. This means that any Syslog messages older than seven days are deleted from the database and cannot be viewed or searched in the web console. To change the default Syslog retention period, you need to modify the Database Settings on the Orion Polling Settings page in the web console. You can also use the Database Manager tool to manually delete or archive Syslog messages from the database. References: SolarWinds SCP Study Aid - NPM, page 19; NPM Administrator Guide, page 111.
NEW QUESTION # 32
How can you ensure the trigger actions you set on an alert will work?
- A. Click Simulate on the assigned trigger action
- B. Use the Database Manager to trigger and test the alert
- C. Simulate a performance interruption on a network device to test the alert trigger
- D. Test the alert from within Alert View of the Web Console
Answer: A
Explanation:
When you create or edit an alert, you can test the trigger and reset actions by clicking Simulate next to the action you want to test. This will execute the action regardless of the trigger condition. You can also select an object to resolve any variables you have used in your action. For example, if your action is to send an email with the node name and status, you can select a node to see how the email will look like. This way, you can ensure the trigger actions you set on an alert will work as expected. References: Test alert triggers and actions in the SolarWinds Platform, How to Create Intelligent Alerts with NPM, How alerts work.
NEW QUESTION # 33
How are Orion agents licensed?
- A. Licenses are available in a set of one upon request
- B. Only Windows agents need to be licensed, Linux is free
- C. No separate license is required
- D. Agents requite the SolarWinds Agent Provisioning module SAP
Answer: C
Explanation:
Orion agents are software components that you can install on nodes to collect and send data to the Orion server. Orion agents do not require a separate license, as they are included in the license of the Orion Platform product that you are using, such as NPM. You can install and use as many agents as you need, as long as you do not exceed the number of licensed nodes, interfaces, or volumes for your product. Orion agents can use either agent-initiated or server-initiated communication, depending on your network configuration and security requirements. References: NPM Administrator Guide, page 67; SCP Study Aid - NPM, page 15.
NEW QUESTION # 34
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