NPM 9.1 trial version

Question

Hi, somebody known if I can have a trial version (or temporary serial number) of NPM 9.1, and 9.5.1 in order to adeguate my actual db (NPM 9.1 SP5) on a temporary server so I can install NPM 10.1 on a new server and move my db on a new sql cluster?

I seen LicenseManager and ResetManager tool but I need to operate in a test enviroment and I can't deactivate actual server's license ...

Thanks a lot

smn80

kevin2me · Answer

Hi Again,

I suspect you have used a Copy of your Existing production Database and now all Nodes are assigned to old Engine ID.
Whereas NEW Test 9.1 Server has New EngineID, you need to move Nodes on test Server database to test Servers EngineID.

Please do the following:

EngineID (Check if Orion is moved to New\Reformatted Server)

Orion system manger will start but you will notice there are no nodes in the system manager.
This is because on your database the EngineID of the old server is still in place so the database has old Orion server information

To resolve this on you new poller go to
Start - Programs - Solarwinds Orion - Advanced features and select Monitor polling engines
when this app opens Select Servers From the menu and then select Poller Load Balancing
when this opens you will see a list of nodes and the pollers they are assigned to.

Next select all the nodes (This can be done all at one holding the shift key and arrow down until you are at the end of the list)

Once they are all selected then go to polling engines on the menu bar and select move selected nodes to and then select your new poller, all the nodes will then be assigned to this.
When they are all reassigned you will be prompted that no nodes are assigned to the old poller and do you want to delete it from database. Select Yes Restart system manager and you nodes will be assigned. Also here is official Documentation on this.These guides also show you how the Migrate your Orion NPM Installation as well as migrating to a separate SQL Server.
orion server Migration applies to your issue as in essence test box is like a Migration.

http://www.solarwinds.com/support/Orion/docs/OrionServerMigration.pdf
http://www.solarwinds.com/support/Orion/docs/MovingYourOrionNPMDatabase.pdf

FormerMember · Answer

Hi Kevin, I already obtain a trial serial key from sw tech support.

Now, I've a new problem on test server: I install NPM 9.1 sp5 (like my operational server) but when I open System Manager Console I can't view any nodes. I re-run configuration wizards without success. What can I do?

Thanks

smn80

kevin2me · Answer

Hi Kevin here from SW Support,
Could you PM me your Email address and SW number and I will help you with this.
Many thanks, Kev