- #How to install solarwinds orion in virtualbox how to#
- #How to install solarwinds orion in virtualbox software#
So I think the way I like to state it, it's kind of dorm room to boardroom. So you know, if I've never heard about it, what can I use this tool for? So you know, I think before we dig into specifically integrating NPM, what I'd like to do is just talk about like, what are some of the use cases for GNS3? If people are saying, "I've never heard of this tool before. You know, it was really about just seeing the value of the community and seeing the value of what you guys were doing. And it's not just because I was whining about it, although I did my fair share, trust me.
#How to install solarwinds orion in virtualbox software#
We were three or four guys for five or six years, building the software out, and we're lucky and fortunate to have a huge company now that's sponsored us- an open source sponsor for the community- and really trying to bring GNS3 to the next level.Īnd that's one of the big points that we are trying to get out there, is that we are sponsoring this tool that we find is insanely effective. And quite frankly, we've got a lot to learn from SolarWinds. From product integrations to working with the THWACK community with GNS3. I mean, we've had about 18 months to two years of history working together. How do you like being part of the SolarWinds family? So Mark, I know I teased you in the promo about being new around SolarWinds. We actually just came out with a few of them recently, and I'd love to have an opportunity to chat about them in today's episode. But you know, there are some really other cool features we've been working on behind the scenes.
#How to install solarwinds orion in virtualbox how to#
So that's what I want to cover today: How to set up NPM inside of a GNS3 instance and monitor that virtual network. And see, by supporting virtual machines, it means you guys fixed that one issue in that one fell swoop. You see, not having a spare rack of network gear is one of the main reasons why some SolarWinds customers, and potential customers, tell us is a reason for not trying out the new software. But see, my intention was to leverage it for my own nefarious purposes for monitoring. Yeah, well our original idea actually was to allow people to simulate real traffic. Actually, it was when you added support for virtual machines. You really did pluck at my heartstrings with that one, but no, no. It must be our new logo, because we all know it looks like a certain chameleon-centric Linux distro, right?
But no, that's not what I'm talking about. Let me guess: It was our community that we launched for our users last year? But about a year ago, you guys did something that took my love of GNS3 to just a whole new level. I'm Leon Adato and with me today is Mark Blackwell, Senior Marketing Manager and the driving force behind the GNS3 juggernaut.
GNS3 and SolarWinds® make a perfect team for monitoring professionals. Pilot new versions, perform a dry-run of an upgrade, or just tinker with the newest features. While GNS3 is often used to mock up a network or prepare for certification exams, it can also be used to test monitoring. GNS3® has an awesome solution: virtualized networks. But one of the hurdles for many monitoring pros is that "spare" network gear is in short supply. "Test early, test often" is a well-known mantra among IT folks.