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June THWACK Mission: Mission Accomplished & Winners Announced!
The THWACK crew has officially completed its latest orbit! Our systems have processed the flight logs, the data is secured, and we have successfully touched down from our June Birthday Celebration Mission. Before we hand out the gear, we want to address the elephant on the flight deck: getting this mission off the…
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THWACK January Mission – Status Report
As we ignite the engines for a new year of exploration, we’re taking a strategic pause to ensure our trajectory is perfect. While our standard mission modules are being recalibrated for the next stage of our journey, we’re handing the controls over to you. Before we launch our full 2026 mission schedule, we need a Status…
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THWACK December Mission – Future Fuel
The year is coming in for landing, and the THWACK crew is already preparing for the next orbit. December’s mission, Future Fuel, is all about powering the next generation of community missions in 2026. Our astronauts are busy in the control module, checking systems, and plotting new courses. But before we launch into the…
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THWACK Monthly Mission – November 2025
This month, it’s all about the tools that keep your IT world turning. From clever scripts to trusted dashboards, your toolkit is what makes you unstoppable. Join us as we dig into the tools that power your day, and maybe discover a few new ones along the way. Complete each task, earn your badges and THWACK points, and show…
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THWACK Monthly Mission – October 2025
The dust has settled from our recent launch, but the mission is only just beginning. This October, we trade the countdown clock for a compass and set out on ExplorAItions, a journey to not only witness the new heights our AI has reached but to chart the unexplored territories it will conquer next. Together, we will…
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THWACK Monthly Mission – September 2025
Classification: Confidential • Your Eyes Only Synopsis: Somewhere between a rogue query and a “harmless” configuration tweak, your database went sideways. You’re the detective. Your job: comb the clues, build the timeline, and unmask the culprit behind the slowdown—before they strike again. The Story During the 14:30 –…
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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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THWACK Monthly Mission – July 2025
Before we leap into the future, we’re grounding ourselves in what’s already built. This month, we will explore the four pillars of our AI by Design framework and discover how AI already powers the SolarWinds portfolio, from insights to automation. As you navigate ancient geometry reimagined through a digital lens, you’ll…
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THWACK [Mini] Mission: Database Management
Things that go bump in the night. Things that rustle in the leaves. Sharp teeth and yellow eyes and the smell of danger. All of those things are scary. But is anything as scary as Database Terror?! There are so many things that can go wrong with an unmonitored database. So many mistakes can be made. So many hours of lost…
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THWACK [Mini] Mission: Kiwi Syslog Server
Our five-year mission through deep space includes all we could ever want: adventure, trials, tragedies, and triumphs. The journey and discoveries along the way are replicated food for our soul. But sometimes all you want to do is dump the crew off at Risa, so you can have some peace and quiet. While everyone's on shore…