Docs for FoE acceptance testing
I am new to Failover Engine, and am trying to compile a "how to" document for acceptance testing. Does SolarWinds have such a concise document already? Where can I read about the types of tasks that I...
View ArticleFoE and MSSQL Reporting Service
Good afternoon folks,I'm working on my first Solarwinds deployment. I'm having trouble getting one of my nodes to switch over via the failover engine. Let me tell you a bit about our topology: One...
View ArticleHow does upgrading SolarWinds apps work with FoE?
I am unable to find any mention at all in the FoE documentation of how to approach the upgrade of SolarWinds applications in an environment that has FoE. Does the heartbeat take care of the differences...
View ArticleFailover to Secondary Server when Primary Shuts Down.
HelloI currently have 2 servers setup with FoE in WAN configuration, the servers are working and if I remove the network cables from the Primary server the Secondary Server becomes Active.The problem I...
View ArticleNEW FoE Upgrade Documentation available
Hello folks, this is the SolarWinds Doc Lady with updates on FoE Upgrade docs! We now have three great guides, tested and reviewed hard by the Geeks and SMEs.You can find all upgrade guides for all...
View ArticleFOE with same Host Name
I have to implement FOE with two different host name. Pl help me to give me the workaround for the same. I am running NPM at my location. I can not put two hostname same in in one single domain.
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Updating Windows Systems with Java 8 Update 60 Corrupts the SolarWinds...
This article provides information about installing the Java™ 8 Update 60 on Microsoft® Windows Server® systems running the SolarWinds® Orion Platform or Additional Polling Engine. IssueAfter you...
View Articleis FoE create trouble when upgrading to NPM 12.
I would write to get info regarding FoE, is it create trouble when upgrade to NPM 12. Would appreciate if anyone could reply or share their experience or thoughts. regards,MAK
View ArticleDocs for FoE acceptance testing
I am new to Failover Engine, and am trying to compile a "how to" document for acceptance testing. Does SolarWinds have such a concise document already? Where can I read about the types of tasks that I...
View ArticleFailover Engine query
What failover engine (FOE) and how it works? (Does it sends hello message) Do we need two databases for this product? Does it requires install all Orion modules in both primary and...
View ArticleAfter initial install "Sweep Synchronize" stuck at "MetaBase.xml"
After completing the install on the first pair of servers in our environment the system started to synchronize. I figured it would take a while so I left it and returned 12 hours later to find that the...
View ArticleSolarwinds Orion Module Engine won't start on additional poller after FoE...
We have a core server and 8 additional polling engines. The core server was cloned using vCenter and then FoE was installed following the WAN/DR method.After the install the core server seems to be...
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Additional poller port requirements
Hello, Could someone please verify for me the below is correct in regards to port requirements for an Additional Poller. - Bidirectional communication on TCP port 17777 between the Primary NPM server...
View ArticleCan Failover Engines be part of domain?
We are currently running SolarWinds Orion 10.1.3 on a server that is part of our domain.We want to implement failover using SolarWinds Failover Engine v6.4.1.Our failover topology includes 2 identical...
View ArticleFoE - Help us Help You
We're plugging away at some improvements we have planned for FoE and would love to get a better understanding of the environment in which you're running FoE today. If you own SolarWinds Failover...
View ArticleWAN Public IP blockage
I have the FOE server setup and replicating. I have tested it and it is working great. However I need to setup split brain avoidance. In order to do so, I want to ping the public IP of the Primary and...
View ArticleSolarwinds Orion Module Engine won't start on additional poller after FoE...
We have a core server and 8 additional polling engines. The core server was cloned using vCenter and then FoE was installed following the WAN/DR method.After the install the core server seems to be...
View Articlewhat is the role of DNS in FoE DR installation and how can I avoid using it
Hican someone explain the above.what does the FoE has to do with the DNS?how can I skip the DNS part during the installation if I dont want it ? thanksShani
View ArticleFoE and MSSQL Reporting Service
Good afternoon folks,I'm working on my first Solarwinds deployment. I'm having trouble getting one of my nodes to switch over via the failover engine. Let me tell you a bit about our topology: One...
View Articlewhat are primary Solarwinds modules for FoE
I know that FoE is licensed for primary Solarwinds modules. They are NPM, SAM ... but I cannot find 3rd one on SW website and KB. I'm sure they are not NTA or NCM. Anybody knows?
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