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NEW QUESTION # 33
You want to limit a user to only monitor Windows servers and not be able to view other devices that NPM monitors. How can you do this?
- A. View permissions
- B. Alert limitations
- C. Account views
- D. Account limitations
Answer: D
Explanation:
Account limitations are a way of restricting the access of Orion user accounts to specific network objects, such as nodes, interfaces, groups, maps, or alerts. You can use account limitations to limit a user to only monitor Windows servers and not be able to view other devices that NPM monitors. For example, you can create a custom limitation based on the node property Operating System, and select only Windows as the value. Then, you can apply this limitation to the user account or user group that you want to restrict. The other options are not effective ways of limiting user access to specific devices, as they either affect the visibility of the entire view (view permissions), the layout of the view (account views), or the scope of the alerts (alert limitations). Reference:
Limit user access to network areas with account limitations
Create custom account limitations
NEW QUESTION # 34
Status, Average Response Time, and Packet Loss are the only node details data you can view for your switch A device. The node details of your identical switch B device show Status, Average Response Time, and Packet Loss and other statistics. How can you monitor the other statistics on switch A and not lose any historical data?
- A. Edit the node properties of switch A and change the polling method to "Status Only: ICMP"
- B. Add switch A again without deleting it first, and this time choose "Most Devices: SNMP and ICMP" as the polling method
- C. Edit the node properties of switch A and change the polling method to "Most Devices: SNMP and ICMP"
- D. Delete switch A, and then add it again and this time choose "Most Devices: SNMP and ICMP" as the polling method
- E. Edit the node properties of switch B and change the polling method to "Status Only: ICMP"
Answer: C
Explanation:
According to the SolarWinds NPM Administrator Guide, you can edit the node properties of any device and change the polling method to suit your needs. The polling method determines what data is collected and displayed for the node. The "Most Devices: SNMP and ICMP" polling method collects and displays the most comprehensive data, including CPU load, memory utilization, interface statistics, and more. The "Status Only:
ICMP" polling method only collects and displays the node status, average response time, and packet loss. If you want to monitor the other statistics on switch A, you should change the polling method to "Most Devices:
SNMP and ICMP". This will not affect the historical data that has already been collected for switch A, as it will be stored in the database. However, deleting switch A and adding it again, or adding switch A again without deleting it first, will result in losing the historical data or creating duplicate nodes. References: SolarWinds NPM Administrator Guide, page 78-79; Polling methods used by Orion
NEW QUESTION # 35
You can make bulk changes, such as changing the polling method, to nodes.
- A. TRUE
- B. FALSE
Answer: A
Explanation:
You can make bulk changes to nodes in NPM using the Manage Nodes feature. This allows you to select multiple nodes and edit their properties, such as the polling method, the polling frequency, the SNMP credentials, the custom properties, and more. You can also use the Edit Nodes feature to assign or unassign pollers to nodes, such as the Universal Device Poller (UnDP), the Hardware Health Poller, the Wireless Poller, and more12. Reference: 1: Change the polling method for a node3, 2: Manage pollers using Device Studio4
NEW QUESTION # 36
You want to create an alert that notifies you when packet loss meets or exceeds 50%, but only for a select set of nodes in your network. How do you accomplish this?
- A. Set the scope of the alert to only apply to nodes to be included in the alert
- B. Create separate SWQL trigger condition for each node to be included in the alert
- C. Set the alert trigger evaluation to evaluate nodes to be included in the alert
- D. Set an alert limitation for the nodes to be included in the alert
Answer: D
Explanation:
An alert limitation is a filter that restricts the scope of an alert to a specific set of objects, such as nodes, interfaces, applications, or groups. You can use an alert limitation to create an alert that only applies to a select set of nodes in your network, and exclude the rest. To set an alert limitation for the nodes to be included in the alert, follow these steps1:
Click Alerts & Activity > Alerts > Manage Alerts.
Find the alert that you want to edit or create a new alert.
On the Trigger Condition tab, define the condition that triggers the alert, such as Percent Loss is greater than or equal to 50.
On the Scope of Alert tab, select Limit the scope of this alert to a specific subset of objects.
Choose the method to define the subset of objects, such as Select objects manually, Use a custom SWQL query, or Use a custom SQL query.
Select or enter the criteria to filter the objects, such as the node name, IP address, group, custom property, or any other attribute.
Click Add Selected Objects to add the objects to the alert limitation.
Click Next and complete the rest of the alert configuration.
You can now save and enable the alert, and it will only notify you when packet loss meets or exceeds 50% for the nodes that you have selected in the alert limitation. References: 1: Limit the objects an alert applies to
NEW QUESTION # 37
You monitor three Cisco routers with NPM. NPM reports utilization statistics for two of the routers. NPM only shows Availability and Response Time statuses for the third router. Why do you not see utilization statistics on the third router?
- A. The third node is monitored with WMI instead of SNMP
- B. SNMP is not configured correctly on the third node
- C. The third node is monitored with SNMP instead of ICMP
- D. The third node is monitored with the NPM agent
Answer: B
Explanation:
NPM uses SNMP to collect utilization statistics from network devices, such as routers, switches, firewalls, etc. If NPM only shows Availability and Response Time statuses for a device, it means that SNMP is not configured correctly on that device or NPM cannot access the device via SNMP1. Some possible reasons for this are:
The device does not support SNMP or SNMP is disabled on the device
The device has a different SNMP version or community string than NPM
The device has a firewall or access control list that blocks SNMP traffic from NPM The device has a misconfigured SNMP agent or MIB To troubleshoot this issue, you can use the SNMP Test Tool in NPM to verify the SNMP settings and connectivity of the device2. You can also check the device logs and configuration to ensure that SNMP is enabled and properly configured3. Reference: 1: Network Performance Monitor Administrator Guide - Troubleshoot SNMP issues 2: Network Performance Monitor Administrator Guide - Test SNMP access 3: Network Performance Monitor Getting Started Guide - Troubleshoot SNMP issues
NEW QUESTION # 38
Which statistic should you use to determine peak network traffic?
- A. Protocol distribution
- B. Packet loss
- C. Network latency
- D. Bandwidth usage
Answer: D
Explanation:
Bandwidth usage is the amount of data transferred over a network connection in a given time period. It is an indicator of how much traffic is flowing through a network device or link. Peak network traffic is the highest level of bandwidth usage that occurs during a specific time interval, such as an hour, a day, or a week.
Monitoring peak network traffic can help you identify potential bottlenecks, plan for capacity, and optimize network performance. NPM can monitor bandwidth usage on nodes and interfaces using SNMP, WMI, or NetFlow protocols. You can view bandwidth usage charts and reports in the web console, as well as set alerts and thresholds for bandwidth utilization. References: Monitor bandwidth usage in NPM; SCP Study Aid - NPM, page 11.
NEW QUESTION # 39
You can display Palo Alto firewalls on Orion Maps.
- A. False
- B. True
Answer: B
Explanation:
Orion Maps 2.0 supports displaying Palo Alto firewalls as network devices, along with their interfaces, zones, policies, and traffic data. You can also view the firewall status, alerts, and events on the map. To add a Palo Alto firewall to an Orion Map, you need to have Network Insight for Palo Alto enabled in NPM, and discover the firewall using SNMP and API polling. Reference: Orion Maps 2.0, New Alerting, and Palo Alto Networks Monitoring - SolarWinds Lab Episode #77, SolarWinds Lab Episode 77: Orion Maps 2.0, New Alerting, and Palo Alto Networks Monitoring - Orange Matter, Network Insight for Palo Alto Networks in NPM
NEW QUESTION # 40
How can you quickly generate a report in NPM to show the top 50 interfaces by percent utilization?
- A. Copy a similar default report and edit it for different time-frames
- B. Create a web-based report and filter the data to restrict to the top 50 interfaces
- C. Create an advanced SQL query report
- D. Copy a similar default report and edit it for the top 50 interfaces
Answer: D
NEW QUESTION # 41
You receive traps from your network devices and want to alert on a select message. How do you accomplish this?
- A. Go to the Traps view and configure a new Log Viewer rule
- B. Use Traps in Orion Alerts to configure the default trap alert to fire on the trap message you select to alert on
- C. You cannot alert on traps through the Orion Platform
- D. Configure Syslog alert actions on the Alert Actions tab
Answer: B
Explanation:
Traps are unsolicited messages sent by network devices to report events or issues. The Orion Platform can receive and process traps from any device that supports SNMP. To alert on a select message, you can use the Traps in Orion Alerts feature, which allows you to configure the default trap alert to fire on the trap message you select to alert on. You can also customize the alert conditions, actions, and triggers to suit your needs. For example, you can alert on traps thatmatch a specific OID, source, or severity, and send an email, log a ticket, or run a script when the alert is triggered. References: Configure SNMP traps in NPM, Traps in Orion Alerts, Create alerts for SNMP traps
NEW QUESTION # 42
You deploy a new router on your network. What should you do to ensure NPM correctly interprets SNMP traps from the device?
- A. Contact the router vendor fora firmware update
- B. Update the MIB database
- C. Verify that NPM is using the correct SNMP community strings
- D. Review your firewall rules to ensure the traps are not blocked
Answer: C
NEW QUESTION # 43
You receive an alert that one of your routers is experiencing critical level CPU utilization. The router details in the web console show as critical utilization, but you do not consider the utilization on that router to be at a critical level.
What change can you make in NPM to reflect a CPU utilization level you consider to be critical for the device?
- A. Change the trigger threshold on the alert
- B. Change the critical CPU threshold on the node
- C. Change the global critical CPU threshold for node statuses
- D. Copy the alert, change the trigger threshold, and limit the scope on that device
Answer: B
Explanation:
By default, NPM uses the global critical CPU threshold for node statuses, which is 90%. However, you can override this threshold for individual nodes by editing their properties and specifying a custom value for the critical CPU threshold. This way, you can adjust the threshold according to the specific characteristics and performance of each node. Changing the critical CPU threshold on the node will affect how the node status is calculated and displayed in the web console, as well as how the alerts are triggered based on the CPU utilization. References: Thresholds in the SolarWinds Platform; CPU Critical Threshold - Forum - Network Performance Monitor (NPM) - THWACK
NEW QUESTION # 44
How do you assign users access to select reports?
- A. Use custom properties and account limitations to control report access
- B. Save the reports in different sub-directories and set the permissions for each user
- C. Create the reports while logged in as each user and set permissions
- D. Configure the report and add a Report Limitation. Assign the limitation to users who need access to the report
Answer: A
Explanation:
To assign users access to select reports, you can use custom properties and account limitations to restrict the scope of data that users can view and report on. Custom properties are user-defined fields that you can assign to monitored objects, such as nodes, interfaces, or applications. Account limitations are rules that you can apply to user accounts to filter the network data that users can access and view. By using custom properties and account limitations together, you can create granular and flexible report access for different users or groups. For example, you can create a custom property called Department and assign it to nodes that belong to different departments in your organization. Then, you can create an account limitation based on the Department custom property and assign it to users who only need to see and report on the nodes in their own department. Reference: How to create different Orion Support Users and assign them different properties in NPM, Define what users can access and do in the SolarWinds Platform
NEW QUESTION # 45
You can use Device Studio to create pollers for CPU and memory?
- A. TRUE
- B. FALSE
Answer: A
Explanation:
Device Studio is a feature in the SolarWinds Platform Web Console that allows you to create custom pollers for devices or technologies that are not supported by default in NPM. You can use Device Studio to create pollers for CPU and memory, as well as other metrics, by defining the object identifiers (OIDs) and formulas that you want to poll. Device Studio currently supports SNMP and WMI polling technologies, and you can test, assign, and edit your custom pollers from the Manage Pollers page. Reference: Create pollers in Device Studio for NPM, Device Studio, Device Studio Poller.
NEW QUESTION # 46
You configured devices to send SNMP traps to NPM, but do not see the messages in the Orion Web Console. You verified that the firewall ports are open and the devices are correctly configured.
What can you verify to troubleshoot the cause?
- A. Verify you use Log Analyzer to view traps
- B. Verify the SNMP trap service is running
- C. Verify you configured the SNMP Traps view in the Orion Web Console
- D. Verify that you have the SNMP Trap module installed for NPM
Answer: B
Explanation:
The SNMP trap service is responsible for receiving, decoding, displaying, and storing the SNMP trap messages in the Log Analyzer database. If the service is not running, you will not see the messages in the Orion Web Console. You can verify the status of the service by using the Orion Service Manager or the Windows Services console. You can also restart the service if needed. The other options are not relevant for troubleshooting the cause of missing SNMP trap messages. Reference:
Monitor SNMP traps
Troubleshoot SNMP traps
Orion Service Manager
NEW QUESTION # 47
Your network has critical devices on the opposite side of a WAN link from you SolarWinds server. You do not want alerts about the devices if the router (name = "target") that connects your SolarWinds server to the remote site is down. How do you configure Alert Suppression?
- A. Suppress alert when all of the following apply: Node Name is equal to "target" / Node Status is equal ta "Down"
- B. Suppress alert when any of the following apply: Node Name is equal to "target" / Interface Status is equal to "Down"
- C. Suppress alert when all of the following apply: Node Name is equal to "target" / Interface Status is equal to "Warning"
- D. Suppress alert when any of the following apply: Node Name is equal to "target" / Node Status is equal to "Warning"
Answer: B
NEW QUESTION # 48
You need to add a new subnet of 500 devices for monitoring. What is the first step to incorporate these devices into NPM?
- A. Collect NetFlow from a core router
- B. Perform a Network Discovery
- C. Add the nodes using the Add Node feature in Manage Nodes
- D. Measure network-wide bandwidth consumption
Answer: B
Explanation:
To add a new subnet of 500 devices for monitoring, the first step is to perform a network discovery using the Network Sonar Wizard in NPM. This wizard allows you to scan your network by IP address range, subnet, or seed device and automatically discover and add nodes and interfaces to NPM for monitoring. You can also specify credentials, polling settings, and custom properties for the discovered devices. Performing a network discovery can help you quickly and efficiently incorporate new devices into NPM without manually adding them one by one. Reference: Discover your network devices, Specify subnets, Discover devices by subnets
NEW QUESTION # 49
You start a new job where NPM is already in use. As soon as you are added to the alert list, you begin receiving "high traffic utilization" alerts from a handful of interfaces.
When you check the alert, the traffic spike has ended. Your new colleagues advise you to ignore these alerts because the spikes rarely last for more than a couple of minutes and are only a concern if they last longer.
How should NPM be modified so you receive fewer false alerts?
- A. Configure the alert so that it triggers only when traffic utilization remains high for a sustained period
- B. Increase the status polling frequency on the problematic interfaces
- C. Increase the statistics polling frequency on the problematic interfaces
- D. Configure the alert so that it resets only when traffic utilization remains high fora sustained period
Answer: A
Explanation:
The best way to reduce false alerts for high traffic utilization is to configure the alert trigger condition to be more specific and accurate. By setting the alert to trigger only when traffic utilization remains high for a sustained period, you can avoid getting alerted for short-lived spikes that are not a cause for concern. You can use the Time of Day and Trigger Condition options in the alert configuration wizard to define the duration and threshold of the high traffic utilization condition. For example, you can set the alert to trigger only when traffic utilization is greater than 80% for more than 10 minutes during business hours. Reference:
How do I create a high transmit percent utilization alert to monitor interface bandwidth - Forum - Network Performance Monitor (NPM) - THWACK Products How alerts work - SolarWinds SCP Study Aid - SolarWinds (page 8)
NEW QUESTION # 50
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SolarWinds SCP-NPM (SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor) Exam is designed to provide network administrators and IT professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively monitor and manage network performance using the SolarWinds NPM platform. The SolarWinds NPM is a comprehensive network monitoring and management tool that allows IT teams to proactively identify and resolve network issues before they impact end-users. The SCP-NPM certification validates an individual's proficiency in using this platform to monitor and manage network devices, applications, and services.
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