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Orion SDK 101: Intro to PowerShell and Orion API - SolarWinds Lab Episode #86

In this 100-level class, Kevin M. Sparenberg, Technical Content Manager for THWACK®, presents a simple introduction to the SolarWinds® Orion® Software Development Kit (SDK). Instructions include how to download the SDK, installing the PowerShell module, and performing basic read operations within the API. No previous PowerShell or Orion API experience is necessary. Kevin discusses when, how, and why to use the API.

April 2020 Online Meetup: Hands On with Rancher 2 4 -- Take Hybrid Cloud Kubernetes to the Edge

Kubernetes enables a common compute platform across any infrastructure and a consistent set of infrastructure capabilities including improved reliability, enhanced security and increased operational efficiencies. But as organizations adopt Kubernetes, clusters are often deployed with limited access to shared tooling and services, inconsistent security policies and no centralized cluster operations. As a Kubernetes Management Platform, Rancher addresses the challenges of enterprises running multi-cluster Kubernetes on-premises, in the cloud and at the edge.

How private-sector tech companies are stepping up to the COVID-19 fight

In a drastic worldwide attempt to curb the spread of COVID-19, one third of the global population is now experiencing some form of lockdown. For the millions of Americans who have filed for unemployment over the last few weeks, there is nothing to do but wait. But for those on the frontline, time has never felt so limited. As hospitals around the world face buckling under the pressure of wave after wave of new patients, increasing the capacity of our healthcare systems has become our priority.

Post SCOM Alerts to a REST endpoint

I wrote a quick script the other day to pull some SCOM Alert data for testing and thought I’d share a summarized version for anyone looking for easy options to extract their SCOM data. The below sample script pulls all of the SCOM Alerts from your Management Group and pushes them via REST to a specified endpoint. Using the Operations Manager module makes this pretty quick and painless. I’ve called out a couple of easy tweaks you can make below to the script itself.

Google Cloud Kubernetes: Deploy Your First Cluster on GKE

Google, the original developer of Kubernetes, also provides the veteran managed Kubernetes service, Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE). GKE is easy to set up and use, but can get complex for large deployments or when you need to support enterprise requirements like security and compliance. Read on to learn how to take your first steps with GKE, get important tips for daily operations and learn how to simplify enterprise deployments with Rancher.

Command Center, Outdated, or Perfect Time for IT Operations?

Many of OpsRamp customers have established a digital operations command center for hybrid IT monitoring and management. Is now the time to invest in the ability to gain visibility across your entire infrastructure in one place? In this interactive session we'll dive into the concept of a digital operations command center, share examples and demonstrations to outline why this is more important than ever as organizations adopt remote work strategies and prioritize digital transformation initiatives.

Episode 13: Testing with NUnit in .NET Core

We've started writing code for Request Metrics. That code needs to be tested. We need a unit test framework for our .NET Core solution. We've used various frameworks on our .NET projects over the years, but enough has changed in .NET Core to require a small investigation into unit testing options. Ultimately, we settled on NUnit because of its good balance between simplicity and features.

Workforce Shift - The Future of Work

The dramatic shift to remote work has presented new challenges for Managed Service Providers. With your client’s users moving outside the usual areas where your Service Level Agreements apply this provides you with an opportunity to demonstrate a proactive approach and leadership to deliver business continuity in a time of uncertainty. Watch our webinar recording to see how we can help you to offer top-notch service to your customers and the ability to future-proof their networks.