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Would you believe ... if the media does not cover us, we are good to go!!! I am in a very difficult situation, that suits me well. I started here 6 years ago. The network needed attention, they did not really have any internal monitoring, it was a full Cisco Shop, and we were paying a 3rd party to keep an eye on interfaces…

Awesome! You all only go forward! Good luck! So .. the logo.... SW Logo w/ teeth marked in 0's and 1's... huh!!! whadouthink?

Happy Birthday ... excited for the announcement .. hope I don't miss it ... work is getting in the way!!!!!!!!

Now where in the heck is egg #4

I recently had the privilege to talk to a very savvy gentleman that now works for Space-X. We had a lengthy conversation about cyber criminals and cyber security. All of the points you listed above are dead on! I can't stress enough to keep systems patched, disable telnet, keep AV up to date and use a good L7 firewall!…

Toto!

I upgraded today. I found this upgrade to be the most efficient of all time! I fixed my 2019.4 deployment thanks to the THWACK users quick response to my so very simple issues. I had my DBA run a backup of the SQL database, I cloned the Virtualized Application server (I am so very fortunate to be able to run NCM, NTM,…

I am amazed at your dedication @"sqlrockstar" you never cease to amaze me! I think I push a little harder because of you ... you have no idea your influence. 

Nice information - got me to go watch!

Nice @"lbeavs"

So bummed.... I have a prior engagement; I knew I should have flown to London!! 

Thanks for sharing @"rschroeder" your story is inspiring! 

Tried to correct my typos and punctuation... sorry ...

The only social organization I belong to is THWACK !!! (ok .. I have a LinkedIn profile .. that is the end of the line though)

Good information - I love the bullet points - I HAVE TAKEN THIS INFO INTO MY SECURITY PILE. You know.. I met with Palo Alto today .. and as we were discussing security .. I realized that I had finally impressed upon our management to spend some money on security. Why did I have to act like a buffoon ... more than once .. I…

I will definitely add these items at the end of this month's survey!!! Thanks for the great idea!

I missed this!!! 

I wanted to register all over again after reading your hook! I just checked my calendar; it is already there!!! Can't wait, it is always good content and some great comments!!

I totally agree.. I have been so very fortunate in my endeavors (I solicit information from much smarter people than myself, and those that I trust.) I appreciate your feedback mbleib - glad to have you on my team!!!!!!

I am hitting it hard now with SQL Sentry ... have also signed up for training .. this mission came at the right time for me ... my arrogance with the other products made me think that SQL Sentry was a piece of cake ... yeah ,,. for a DBA!!! I am learning, and we are now adding 2 new THWACK members so that my soon to be…

Very well written @"ChrystalT" I work for 911, so we have not left our post. We did however have a unbelievable Strategic Planning session right before COVID hit, and by involving each and every individual, we have changed the culture in this environment. I have never seen or been a part of such an unbelievable transition.…

This hit at the right time! Inspiring me once again @"adatole" We generally have funding to provide for the upgrades and continuity of business. I have a spreadsheet going out 10 years; only 2 - 3 years are relevant, but it makes one think about the future and this definitely has assisted me in planning out the strategy. I…

I recently changed the world of 911 in El Paso. I totally virtualized the data center; eventually with cooperation! I took 12 racks of servers (about 75 physical boxes, and several storage arrays) and condensed it down into a single rack consisting of a NetApp Storage Repository with 3 tiers of storage, along with a Dell…

Thanks for the share! I have tried my best to help others, I did not even think about leveraging Solarwinds! Great out of the box thinking! I really like your writing @"adatole" you continue to expand my mind! I used social engineering.. and pushed a lot! Due to the nature of my job with 911, I work closely with the Fire…

The mask looked like fun!

I got ya!!! Next time, I will shoot some video and post it to YouTube!! I am a humbled, humiliated IT person; I never brag about what I can't do!

Ah, the Blessing! Your pride and joy of employment shows in your output!!! Awesome share! Thank YOU!! When I am around you ALL ... I don't feel so geeky!!! I am in appreciation of every opportunity I have to "make" an adventure! I have been quite fortunate to have traveled a lot early in my life both personally and for my…

What a privilege! Yes, Welcome new and welcome back my fav peeps! I can't believe how SolarWinds has grown, such an amazing community that developed into something really special! I appreciate all the enhancements; I boast to others that the community is what drives the platform. Pure success! get…

Awesome video!!! Can't believe it ripped the frame of the bronco... WOW!!! My co-workers are questioning my THWACK Friends, worried that we will show up on a "watch" list... I say ... I only hang with the best!!!!

YouTube! My SolarWinds works great!