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Direct from the Experts: What's Happening at SolarWinds Day
Get ready for SolarWinds Day! On October 8, our MVPs and SolarWinds experts are teaming up to bring you the best of their knowledge and expertise. To give you a taste of what's to come, here's a sneak peek into three of our sessions. You'll hear directly from the speakers themselves about what they're most excited to…
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Happy IT Pro Day: Celebrating the Heroes Who Keep Tech (and Us) Running
This IT Pro Day, we’re celebrating you—the unsung heroes who keep our digital world running smoothly. IT Pro Day, an annual holiday launched by SolarWinds in 2015, is a celebration of the tireless work and dedication of IT professionals. Celebrated on the third Tuesday of September each year, it's a day to recognize the…
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PulseCheck by THWACK: The Strange and Beloved Folklore of Server Nicknames
We’re back with the fourth installment of PulseCheck, a new way for us to check in regularly with you and the broader THWACK community. Every two weeks, we’ll post a question on a topic that matters to IT pros. Sometimes serious, sometimes light, but always focused on capturing your perspective. We’ve slightly adjusted our…
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THWACK Monthly Mission – August 2025
The SolarWinds Academy has opened its gates, and your next evolution begins here. Face each challenge like a true IT hero in the making, completing quests, mastering techniques, and unlocking the power that lies within your tech resources. Earn THWACK points, claim your exclusive achievement badge, and prove you've got…
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Congratulations To The 2023 THWACK MVPs
After much deliberation, we’re excited to announce that we’ve selected the next THWACK® MVPs to represent our 195k+ strong community. Spanning across the globe from many different backgrounds, these community users have set themselves apart as outstanding contributors in the day-to-day of THWACK. You’ve seen them in the…
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Join the AI Revolution at SolarWinds Day + THWACKcamp Sessions
The future of IT operations is here, and it's powered by AI, automation, and full-stack observability. This year, SolarWinds Day is your front-row seat to the revolution. We're also thrilled to announce the launch of THWACKcamp Sessions, a new extension of the IT community experience. For years, our annual virtual event,…
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Ctrl+Alt+Vent
Hey THWACK Community, Feeling unappreciated? Overworked? Ready to hit reboot on how IT pros are recognized? Take Our IT Pro Day Survey: Ctrl+Alt+Vent We’re doing a vibe check—and we want to hear from you. What buzzword is making you crazy? What ticket will you see daily without fail? Tell us what’s really going on behind…
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PulseCheck by THWACK: Friday Changes – Brave Move or Banned in Your IT World
We’re back with the third installment of PulseCheck, a new way for us to check in regularly with you and the broader THWACK community. Every two weeks, we’ll post a question on a topic that matters to IT pros. Sometimes serious, sometimes light, but always focused on capturing your perspective. We’ve slightly adjusted our…
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Observability Masterclass #2: Too Many Alerts, Not Enough Coffee? We’ve Got You.
So, you’ve got your logs, metrics, and traces talking to each other. Great! But now they won’t shut up. If you’re buried under a mountain of alerts that all claim to be urgent, you’re not alone. That’s why we’re back for Session 2 of our Observability Masterclass Series: Go from “Uh-oh” to “All-Fixed” in the Age of Alert…
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Last Call: SWUG Virtual Happens Next Week – Join Me There
I’ll be kicking off the main session at our final SolarWinds User Group (SWUG) Virtual Event of 2025 next Wednesday, August 6, and I wanted to personally invite you to join us. This SWUG is built around real-world use cases and practical advice, and I’ll be walking through how to use SolarWinds tools to tackle root cause…