How to create and monitor redundant means to access network
Remote access should not have single point of failure Remote access to intranets and other restricted areas has always been a trade-off between…
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Make sure your Web servers support modern security protocols
Prevent security risks related to out-of-date security protocols To make sure no site content is modified or intercepted en route, HTTPS protocol is…
Prevent security issues when monitoring with SNMP family of protocols
Avoid typical pitfalls when using SNMP family of protocols Simple Network Management Protocol, SNMP, refers to a family of protocols used to query…
Intrusion detection techniques: monitor and react to unusual activity
Look for typical traits of upcoming problems Security monitoring is a constantly changing area: threats can appear at any moment, and true zero-day…
Active response monitoring: first aid for your services
Use alerts to initiate external actions Monitoring is often viewed as an informational service: when a problem arises, messages are sent to alert the…
Security monitoring optimization: typical problems and their solutions
Optimizing security monitoring Security issues can be a challenge, and properly configured monitoring can reduce both downtime and investigation…
Make your monitoring efficient: use clear and visible alerts
An efficient monitoring setup Default monitoring settings can be quite usable for many setups; however, as the monitoring system grows, a few…
Optimize email notifications – maximum flexibility with minimum efforts
Building flexible email notifications By default, in default IPNetwork installation the simplest email notification is used. While it’s…
Custom Nagios plugins
Custom Nagios plugins Nagios is a well-known monitoring framework; it’s also known for its plugins, the software components that are actually…
Use SNMP to monitor whatever you need
Receive monitoring data via SNMP SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is a widely supported protocol family used by network devices, servers,…
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What topics are covered in the IPNetwork Monitor blog?
The blog covers practical network and server monitoring topics, including website uptime, SNMP, WMI, PING, alerting, scripting, security, backups, virtualization, and remote monitoring. It also explains how to use IPNetwork Monitor features such as Remote Network Agents, application templates, Push notifications, and the MCP Server.
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Does the blog include step-by-step troubleshooting guides?
Yes. The blog includes practical guides for diagnosing website failures, intermittent server slowdowns, low-latency PING monitoring issues, and other common infrastructure problems. These articles explain what to check, which metrics to collect, and how IPNetwork Monitor can help identify recurring failures.
Can the blog help me extend IPNetwork Monitor with scripts and automation?
Yes. Articles explain how to create custom monitors and alert actions with the bundled Python environment, process complex data through proxy hosts, and enhance monitoring with Windows Subsystem for Linux. The blog also covers MCP Server integration for automating monitoring tasks through compatible AI assistants and development tools.
Does the blog explain new IPNetwork Monitor features?
Yes. Product-focused articles introduce features such as the Linux Remote Network Agent, Android Push notifications, and AI automation through the built-in MCP Server. These articles provide concise setup guidance and describe how each feature can be used in a real monitoring environment.