Poll Server Hardware Sensors via IPMI and Use Updated Map Editor in the New 10-Strike Network Monitor Pro 8.1

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In the summer update of our network monitoring program, we have added several useful “goodies” including the new IPMI server hardware monitoring function. The map editor was significantly improved in both the desktop and web versions of the program.

We tell you in detail…

Poll Server Hardware via IPMI

IPMI (Intelligent Platform Management Interface) is a standard interface for remote management and monitoring of server hardware that works independently of the operating system. It allows administrators to turn the server on/off, reboot it, mount disk images for OS installation, and monitor various hardware parameters such as temperature and fan speed, even if the server is turned off or unresponsive. The hardware controller (BMC) integrated into the motherboard is responsible for the operation of this interface. This means that it always works as long as there is power and does not depend on whether the operating system is running.

The program receives a list of sensors from the server so that you can quickly configure monitoring of one of them (in one check). Then it periodically polls it and compares the value with the specified one, signaling when threshold values are exceeded. For example, with the help of this check “IPMI Sensors” you can promptly find out about the beginning of server overheating or that one of the coolers has failed.IPMI server hardware monitoring - fan speed - temperature

You can receive the data from the controller via IPMI either directly, using the login and password for connection, or via the agent service installed on the remote server.

Network Map Module

The map editor has received new toolbars. Now on the left is a library of objects, and on the right are elements for editing their visual properties: size, font, alignment, thickness and styles of lines, fill and shape.improved network map editor

Both panels are disabled with one button in the upper right corner of the map window.

By moving most of the controls to a separate right panel, we have greatly unloaded the top toolbar. Now you won’t get confused by the buttons there. And with the help of the object library, you can quickly create hosts, areas, and draw lines. You should like it.

The module now loads much faster because all previously opened maps are not loaded at once.

Map Editor in Web Interface

We continue to work hard on the web interface. In this version, we added many new features to the map editor. Now editing a map in a browser has become almost as easy as in the desktop console.web UI's improved map editor

All changes in version 8.1 in a list:

  • Added the IPMI monitoring function. It works via receiving server metrics using IPMI.
  • Pro: The design of the Network Map module has been completely redesigned. Improved editing of the map object properties. Added libraries of objects, device icons, and toolbars.
  • Pro: Optimized loading of the Network Map module with many active tabs. Maps are loaded only when switching to the corresponding tab.
  • Pro: Added display of Netflow statistics for the host selected in the tree.
  • Pro: The last freeze frame on the camera widget is now displayed during a “red” check, so that you can understand where the camera is located.
  • Pro: When deleting an icon from the map, the host is also deleted from the monitoring database, upon request.
  • Added the function of duplicating the check from the context menu.
  • Added search by host list.
  • Significantly accelerated loading of the list of hosts.
  • Fixed sorting by IP in the list of hosts.
  • Pro: Web: Added changing the color of indicators.
  • Pro: Web: Added scaling of graphs with the mouse.
  • Pro: Web: Map Editor: Added selection of multiple objects and their alignment.
  • Pro: Web: Map Editor: Implemented adding objects to the map.
  • Pro: Web: Map Editor: Added copying and pasting objects from one map to another.
  • Pro: Web: Map Editor: Added a form for editing object properties (fonts, labels, text alignment).
  • Pro: Web: Map Editor: Added changing the line type and area via the menu.
  • Pro: Web: Map Editor: Added layer management, their locking, moving objects to the background.
  • Pro: Web: Fixed incorrect display of graphs if several checks are selected.

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