Re: Solarwinds Engineers Toolset 10.6
Matt Dreher
I need to install an Engineer's Toolset on a machine here, but I notice on the Customer Portal that the license is already in use. This is because one of our engineers had to rebuild his laptop recently, and used that license instead of his existing one when he installed the toolset.
Thanks for that. That's what I would have done under normal circumstances, but because the laptop was rebuilt (and the previous installation entirely obliterated) it is not listed in the newly installed License Manager. I could free up the one that is there, but I'd still need to have the other one freed up as well for him to reactivate on his laptop.
SolarWinds Engineer's Toolset has become an indispensable tool for network engineers and administrators. Users rely on this versatile software to react swiftly to problems detected in their SolarWinds Orion environment. One of the key use cases is during the setup of new networks, where the toolset is used for performing ping sweeps and subnet calculations. It also serves as an ad hoc utility for quick debugging of issues in customers' SolarWinds environment.
With SolarWinds Engineer's Toolset, users can perform basic checks like ping, SSH connectivity, and Telnet connectivity of devices directly from the SolarWinds Orion console. This eliminates the need for a larger management suite as it allows for on-demand scans of the network. Moreover, even junior engineers find value in this toolset as it enables them to gain hands-on experience without the risk of making larger changes. For setting up custom monitoring, the MIB walk tool is essential. Additionally, the toolset aids in stress testing and automatic device discovery on the network.
The benefits don't end there; SolarWinds Engineer's Toolset is also valuable for device configuration and log management. Customers make use of various features such as the MIB Browser, Config Uploader and Downloader, Ping, TraceRoute, network Port Mapper, MAC Scanner, and network discovery tool. Its versatility makes it applicable to several use cases including scanning and discovery, temporary monitoring, troubleshooting, and issue analysis.
Network engineers have found this toolset extremely useful when diagnosing and pinpointing network issues. It helps monitor production database servers by identifying issues, sending alerts, and providing access to historical data. By installing the toolset on a centrally located server, easy access is ensured for network engineers who are constantly tackling troubleshooting tasks. Its wide range of tools all in one central location makes it a troubleshooter's best friend.
Compared to native Windows tools or other SNMP tools available in the market, SolarWinds Engineer's Toolset offers improved features, including ping and port sweep, DNS tools, network discovery, and the especially helpful WAN Killer tool. It has proven to be a time-saving tool for network teams, saving them hours of engineering time. Whether it's setting up networks, debugging issues, or monitoring and troubleshooting, SolarWinds Engineer's Toolset has emerged as an essential companion for network professionals.
IP Address Management: Several users have found the product's IP address management feature to be very helpful for comparing Cisco configurations. This has made it easier for them to identify discrepancies and troubleshoot network issues.
Ping Sweep Functionality: The ping sweep functionality of the product has been particularly useful, with many reviewers mentioning that it allows them to quickly check the connectivity and availability of multiple devices on the network. This saves time and effort in troubleshooting.
Debugging Tools: Many users appreciate the debugging tools offered by the product, as they find it convenient to be able to perform tasks like ping, telnet, and SSH right from the console. This streamlined approach makes user management more efficient and enhances overall productivity.
Lack of Support for Debugging Commands and CLI Based Automation: Several reviewers have mentioned a need for more support for debugging commands and CLI based automation in the software, as they find the existing tools to be limited and insufficient for their needs.
Dated Appearance of User Interface in Some Tools: The user interface in some of the tools has been criticized by a number of users for its dated appearance. They feel that it lacks modern design elements and could benefit from a refresh to improve usability.
I am trying to uninstall the engineers toolset and can't get it to remove itself. I have tried a "repair" via add/remove programs, a redownload of the toolkit and reinstall all to no avail. Screen shot of the uninstall problem is attached. Has anyone seen this or know how to clear it?
When you mentioned some cases when you would find ETS handy - did you mean classic desktop ETS or new Webtoolset? If web, would the Toolset on a Web purchasable also as a standalone product be acceptable for you? ( of course, I speak about a future with more than just current 5 tools ported to a web).
If I had my druthers, core tools of this toolset would be integrated and INCLUDED as part of NPM. Of course I feel the same way about NTM. I think these are just ways of nickle and diming customers. NTM should replace Network Atlas. If you have to raise the price a few bucks to cover it I think most people wouldn't care. Another selling option would be to include it free with the purchase of a minimum number of licenses.
In regards to the 1st paragraph: Did you try the right-click integration allowing to call also desktop tools from certain places in NPM? If you would install the desktop toolset on your server and have the users RDP to it, they will be able to run also desktop tools from Orion console... one at the time of course, unless you have citrix...
3#: You actually can install the Toolset on the Web on the same server as Orion. One workaround for you might be to create additional Orion user, assign him Webtoolset access and have the credentials shared with the colleagues possibly interested in real-time monitoring on a Web.
The Solarwinds Engineer Toolset is a collection of over 60 powerful tools for managing, troubleshooting, and diagnosing various IT issues. The toolset addresses a wide range of needs, from network discovery to security management. Specifically, it includes tools for tasks like ping sweep, port sweeping, OS fingerprinting, and snmp enumeration.
Solarwinds Engineer's Toolset is software for network engineers designed by network engineers. As anyone who has ever worked in the network side of IT can tell you, it can be a nightmare when things just stop working. Even on the best of days, new network issues can show up even when every single patch cable is labelled and hidden behind a padlock.
One of the best things about the Engineers toolset is the fact that it puts all the tools you need in one place, and not as a separate bunch of icons and programs on your desktop that don't talk to each other. It allows you to perform robust network diagnostics for troubleshooting and quickly resolving complex network issues with tools such as Ping Sweep, DNS Analyzer, and Trace Route.
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