Error Message: The semaphore timeout period has expired.
I am attempting to update an Additional Polling Engine. I am currently using Solarwinds Orion Core 2016.1 and need to move up to Solarwinds Orion Core 2016.2. Error Message:...
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 ArticleDisaster Recovery Site Licenses
I would like to know what are disaster recovery site licenses. Is it another version of Failover Engine? Thanks
View ArticleAdditional 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...
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Can't receive data from SolarWinds Administration Service while setting up HA
Hi everyone, So im trying to lab up an HA on my NPM, I've download the installer through the HA section in NPM settings.Transfered it to a new server, In the installer i ticked the "Backup Server for...
View ArticleCan the FoE Channel network in a WAN configuration be a routed VLAN?
My question is about the requirements for the channel network in a WAN configuration.I'd like to setup the FoE engine to failover to a server in a co-location site that is primarily connected to HQ via...
View ArticleFoE Installation Backup restore Failure
HiI installed the FoE on Primary server successfully (install clone). When I tried to install on Secondary server I didnt pass the backup restore step. I get following error:System writer is not found...
View ArticleFirst time Installing FOE
Hi All, I am wondering if I can seek some clarification. I have been tasked to build a new Solarwinds environment consisting of NPM, NCM, SAM & NTA with an additional Poller with the same modules...
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
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Torture Testing High Availability
A few of you have asked for test failover scenarios for High Availability you can try using the beta. Below I outline a few that can be tested in Beta 1. There will be additional testing scenarios...
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 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...
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Can't receive data from SolarWinds Administration Service while setting up HA
Hi everyone, So im trying to lab up an HA on my NPM, I've download the installer through the HA section in NPM settings.Transfered it to a new server, In the installer i ticked the "Backup Server for...
View ArticleAdditional 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 ArticleSolarWinds Failover with Infoblox DNS
Wish to know if anyone has implemented SolarWinds Failover with Infoblox DNS before. If yes, I appreciate if you could share some pointers.
View ArticleFoE Installation Backup restore Failure
HiI installed the FoE on Primary server successfully (install clone). When I tried to install on Secondary server I didnt pass the backup restore step. I get following error:System writer is not found...
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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...
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Can't receive data from SolarWinds Administration Service while setting up HA
Hi everyone, So im trying to lab up an HA on my NPM, I've download the installer through the HA section in NPM settings.Transfered it to a new server, In the installer i ticked the "Backup Server for...
View ArticleError Message: The semaphore timeout period has expired.
I am attempting to update an Additional Polling Engine. I am currently using Solarwinds Orion Core 2016.1 and need to move up to Solarwinds Orion Core 2016.2. Error Message:...
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...
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