2022-10-29 14:58
OpenSSL is the backbone of secure Internet communication. It has two currently active and supported development branches: version 1.1.1 and version 3.0.
It has recently been discovered that… Read More
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Each time a major email service or social media platform gets hacked, the incident generates exciting headlines in the media. But behind the hype there's a very
2021-06-18 19:15
In the past week or two we have been receiving a lot of email from customers reporting that their Event Log Monitor has suddenly started failing on a number of servers. We don’t… Read More
2021-04-01 15:13
When you are installing PA Server Monitor, you will need to configure what occurs when there are event log monitor alerts. You typically set this up during the initial install. However, it i… Read More
2021-03-25 15:04
When you are configuring your event log monitor settings, you need to decide which event log events you need to worry about. Event logs are generated for a wide array of processes, applicati… Read More
2021-03-18 15:11
Did you know that you could configure PA Server Monitor’s Event Log Monitor feature to monitor one or more of your event logs? The event logs can include standard application, security… Read More
2021-03-11 16:19
How often do you check your event log monitor for potential security breaches? Did you know that many potential security breaches, events, and other problems are logged to event logs? Unfort… Read More
2021-03-04 16:00
Just like your commercial vehicles or HVAC systems, servers require regular maintenance to ensure they are operating effectively and optimally. So, we decided to compile a list of server mai… Read More
2021-02-25 16:47
Your servers generate heat—this is a fact common with any type of electronic device. The amount of heat they generate will vary, depending on where they are located and the number of s… Read More
2021-02-18 16:38
Did you know that hard drives have a recommended operating temperature range? Most people do not think about what happens when they turn on their computer or server and the hard drives begin… Read More
2021-02-11 16:24
What are the ideal server room temperature and humidity levels where you store your servers? This is an important question you should know the answer to whether you are responsible for manag… Read More
2021-02-04 16:06
You might not think that an IT server monitoring service would have an impact on your net profits. IT-related costs often fall under operational expenses. As such, you have better control ov… Read More
2021-01-28 16:01
High CPU temperature is a common issue with laptops and desktops, and it shouldn’t be ignored. If a computer system routinely generates high temps—above 80°C is usually consi… Read More
2021-01-21 16:56
How do you secure your network servers, laptops, desktops, and workstations? A good starting point is to have a checklist of how to enable security features on these devices. You also need t… Read More
2021-01-14 16:41
Fun Fact: Most types of network and computer compromises could have been discovered much sooner if the organization had enabled proper event log monitoring using an appropriate server monito… Read More
2021-01-07 16:28
Do you know what files your employees access to? Do you know when they create new files? How about when they copy, move, or delete files? How confident are you that your databases are safe a… Read More
2020-12-31 16:18
Does your IT department perform re-actively to problems as they occur or are they proactive, attempting to head off problems before they occur? Sadly, many IT departments are reactive becaus… Read More
2020-12-24 16:57
Active Directory is part of Microsoft Windows software environments primarily for networks where some sort of domain control is required. The service is much more than just authenticating an… Read More
2020-12-22 16:05
The IT world has been in shock as we’ve all learned about the Solarwinds hack. Network and server monitoring software inhabits a special niche where it often has full access to t… Read More
2020-12-17 16:11
With more people working from home due to the COVID-19 crisis, businesses of all sizes need to know when their employees are working. You need an effective way to track working hours and kno… Read More
2020-12-10 16:00
As a company’s IT systems develop and overlap in function, it becomes increasingly important that they be carefully monitored at all times.
Active network monitoring helps to ensure… Read More
2020-12-03 16:54
Server monitoring is a valuable tool when it is set up and configured correctly. With a server monitoring service, there are several things you can do if you have the right knowledge. Obtain… Read More
2020-11-26 16:28
As the COVID-19 pandemic sweeps the world, the need has arisen for workers everywhere to adopt remote working practices wherever possible.
Remote working presents many opportunities for bo… Read More
2020-11-19 16:18
Active Directory (AD) is a process service that is used in Microsoft® Windows-based environments. It is responsible for authenticating users when they connect to servers and for authoriz… Read More
2020-11-12 16:14
With more people working from home due to the coronavirus, businesses of all sizes need to have remote policies in place that help protect their data, ensure employees are working, and see t… Read More
2020-11-05 15:58
In today’s digital age, having secure data solutions is essential for improving data loss prevention. Part of this solution should also include a cybersecurity training plan for your I… Read More
2020-10-29 15:48
File sharing is a method used by some organizations where multiple employees have access to the same files. How the files are accessed does vary depending on the user environment. The files… Read More
2020-10-23 19:25
Did you know you can add custom values to the System Details panel that are looked up from a device via SNMP? It’s pretty easy – let me show you how.
First, look at… Read More
2020-10-22 15:47
One thing that all organizations of any size need to realize is that data breaches only occur when there are not sufficient breach detection tools in place. Simply having a data loss prevent… Read More
2020-10-14 21:33
With so much Work From Home (WFM) going on these days, system administrators likely have many people using Remote Desktop, hopefully through Remote Desktop Gateway, to access their work comp… Read More
2020-10-14 15:34
The network security basics for your organization should include some type of data breach detection tools. Data breaches are on the rise in recent years, including stealing personal informat… Read More
2020-09-30 15:57
Even though technology has advanced significantly over the past few decades, hackers and cybercriminals still target large volumes of email messages daily. Some of the biggest types of thing… Read More
2020-09-23 15:50
Spyware is a type of malware that hides deep inside your computer. Unlike more visible types of malware, spyware lets you go about your tasks while secretly recording information—esp… Read More
2020-09-16 15:39
As COVID-19 forces more employees to work from home, companies are reevaluating their cybersecurity plans to place an increased emphasis on securing remote access, as well as phishing and r… Read More
2020-09-11 17:49
We have the most clever customers
One customer setup a Web Page monitor to watch http://checkip.amazonaws.com which simply returns your current external IP address. The monitor can a… Read More
2020-09-09 15:30
Database security is essential to keep your business’s data and files security from others that do not need access. Whether you are a small business owner or are a database administrat… Read More
2020-09-02 15:41
Data breaches and ransomware are two of the biggest concerns businesses have about data security management and control. Data security is implementing the right procedures to protect your da… Read More
2020-08-26 15:36
Website hosting is growing in popularity with businesses of all sizes. Instead of having to maintain your in-house web server, you pay a monthly subscription to someone else to host the webs… Read More
2020-08-19 15:29
The frequency and volume of ransomware attacks have increased dramatically in the past few years. Few people in the tech industry will forget the 2017 WannaCry attack, which infected over 20… Read More
2020-08-12 20:26
We are frequently asked about which rights are needed in the product directories. PA Server Monitor, PA Storage Monitor and PA File Sight share a common directory layout.
In gen… Read More
2020-08-12 15:11
Ransomware is a malicious type of software that’s used to extort money from victims. It almost always promises to restore the data it encrypts or the operating system it locks, in exch… Read More
2020-08-05 15:52
Cyberattacks are the “buzz word” that you hear when a company’s data has been breached. Sometimes the breach results in data being released on the internet. Other times, th… Read More
2020-07-29 15:03
Working remotely has grown over the past several months for many organizations. The ability to provide remote access involves being able to control access to network and cloud-based servers… Read More
2020-07-22 15:45
Companies and businesses of all sizes collect and save all types of data. This data can be valuable to others if it were to be leaked outside the business. Data businesses collect can includ… Read More
2020-07-15 15:17
Keeping a server running optimally on a consistent basis involves managing multiple system elements simultaneously. Automated scripts and specialized software can handle the tasks your serv… Read More
2020-07-08 15:07
When it comes to business, data is everything. Whether it’s sales, supply, marketing, or your I.T. systems, every day is a constant stream of decisions to be made. To make the right de… Read More
2020-07-01 15:33
Linux systems provide a simple command known as split, which enables you to break large files up into smaller pieces. In this guide, we’ll be discussing the syntax, and giving some pra… Read More
2020-06-30 15:11
As with Win 10 Home, Windows 10 Pro users (who include Education, Enterprise, and other subscribers) should begin by making a system backup. You’ll then have to set up a feature updat… Read More
2020-06-25 15:08
VPNs and Remote Desktop Gateways are two different tools used to achieve similar goals. That is: access content or software remotely and securely, and improve the overall freedom of the user… Read More
2020-06-23 15:54
Keeping track of application usage and the installation of software on your Android phone or tablet is an essential activity, both for device management and your overall security. In this re… Read More
2020-06-09 15:04
PA Server Monitor is our flagship product that was designed with the end-user in mind. It is the easiest server monitoring solution to install and use. Once installed, our PA Server Monitor… Read More
2020-06-02 15:45
The world of cybersecurity is fast-paced and constantly changing. Where certain strategies once worked perfectly, new threats eventually emerge.
Keeping up with a growing number of malicio… Read More
2020-05-28 15:13
Introduction
Security is vital for protecting company assets and data subjects. Evolving data protection regulations, like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Co… Read More
2020-05-15 18:46
Our PA Server Monitor, PA File Sight and PA Storage Monitor products all come with built-in version checks. You can have your installation check to see if there is a new update a… Read More
2020-04-21 15:17
Launching your business website is a big step, but, if you don’t know how to launch a website the right way, you’re just wasting time. There are many considerations, including de… Read More
2020-04-09 17:10
With so many people working from home, the perimeter of corporate data safety has suddenly grown very large, in many cases encompassing employee home computers.
Data loss prevention (… Read More
2020-04-01 18:15
Dear Customers,
We here at Power Admin want to assure you that we take the health and well-being of our community, customers, and associates very seriously. Like you, we’re clos… Read More
2020-03-26 15:07
Coronavirus is changing everything. But amid all the talk of shut-downs, quarantine, and stock market crashes, another huge impact of the current crisis has been a little overlooked: it&rsqu&hell…Read More
2020-03-24 16:58
With so many people working from home now, Terminal Servers and Remote Desktop Gateways are surely getting exercised like never before. Perhaps you want to monitor them to see ho… Read More
2020-03-19 14:28
Your website is an extension of your business. In some cases, your website is what people use as their first impressions of your business. Visitors to your site expect it to work correctly a… Read More
2020-03-17 15:21
Has your phone gone in the middle of the night when your boss is calling because the server is down? Maybe you wake up to a tone of text messages that something is wrong with the server? If… Read More
2020-03-12 15:10
As more and more businesses move their servers to the cloud, it makes it more difficult to monitor the status of networks and other such events typically tracked and monitored in traditional… Read More
2020-03-10 15:59
Windows file server auditing is a great way to monitor what is going on with all the files stored on your company’s servers. You can find out who is accessing files, creating new files… Read More
2020-03-03 16:00
With Internet Explorer on the brink of death and its Edge browser close to it with a 4% share of the user base, Microsoft has finally completed the shift of the software’s rendering en… Read More
2020-02-25 16:00
Used effectively, team collaboration platforms like Trello and Slack can give a real boost to productivity, for organizations that routinely run projects requiring group input. With email, v… Read More
2020-02-12 21:11
We frequently get asked about where to find some common product files, so I’ll list them below for your use and enjoyment
License files:
License files are always in the product&rsquo&hell…Read More
2020-02-11 15:08
Abbreviated from the names of its developers – Aho, Weinberger, and Kernighan – Awk is a scripting language used in Unix or Linux environments for manipulating data and ge… Read More
2020-02-10 17:13
We frequently get people asking us for some best practice advice. Today I came across a Google article that is well written and gives some great advice on setting up monitoring… Read More
2020-02-04 16:03
The potential for disrupting business is much greater when you decommission a data center than if you’re constructing one. The process involves a lot more than just shutting down serve… Read More
2020-01-28 15:58
Industry 4.0 technology is transforming industry all over the world. Digital innovations such as data, virtual reality, automation, and robotics are all helping brands create products and se… Read More
2020-01-21 16:23
If you’re logging onto a service or running remote command line operations over a network link via the Secure Shell (SSH) protocol, the last thing you need is for your session to be cu… Read More
2020-01-14 22:44
Recently we had a case where the SNMP Trap Monitor was truncating text from the received trap. The customer captured some example SNMP Trap packets using Wireshark, and then sent us th… Read More
2020-01-14 07:37
Though much of the coverage of artificial intelligence or AI has been hype, the technology itself is real enough – and gaining traction in the commercial sphere. In fact, AI is increas… Read More
2020-01-07 15:20
If you’re an Android user, relying on data from your cellular provider is one way of avoiding the risks of free public Wi-Fi – especially if you don’t have the tools or se… Read More
2019-12-30 22:09
Software of all kinds requires information to do its work. At the back end of most programs you’ll usually find some form of database, which has been created or selected and configured… Read More
2019-12-17 16:07
Cybersecurity is a hot topic. With high profile breaches making headlines on almost a monthly basis, combined with a far more restrictive regulatory environment, the need to responsibly prot… Read More
2019-12-04 21:51
If you own a Google Pixel smartphone (or one of a couple of other models) Android’s latest update is finally here. If you own another model of Android smartphone then you’ll have… Read More
2019-11-08 15:28
We have a customer with a scenario where a set of services run on SERVER1 -or- SERVER2. If any service in a set fails, everything in the set should be stopped and the entire set should… Read More
2019-10-29 15:58
The landscape of cybersecurity is always changing, and new threats are constantly emerging.
One of the newest – and the most interesting, if you are into that kind of thing – is… Read More
2019-10-15 14:45
By Des Nnochiri
Robotic process automation, or RPA, promises to increase efficiency and improve work rates at reduced cost to the enterprise. In this article, we’ve assembled eight of… Read More
2019-10-08 14:45
Mobile apps for Android are so numerous and varied that it’s possible these days to do most of the work of a conventional office from a single handheld device. However, handhelds can&r&hell…Read More
2019-10-01 14:45
Log files in Linux often contain information that can assist in tracking down the cause of issues hampering system or network performance. If you have multiple servers or levels of IT archit… Read More
2019-09-24 14:45
By Des Nnochiri
Most enterprises now use two or more cloud service providers, and 35% use up to five monitoring tools to keep tabs on hybrid cloud and multi-cloud environments. Even before… Read More
2019-09-17 14:45
By Des Nnochiri
Budgetary constraints are often a key factor in determining how an organization sets up its IT infrastructure. The hybrid cloud typically leads to cost savings of between 5%… Read More
2019-09-10 14:45
Despite the appearance of new and supposedly improved versions of its operating system, Microsoft’s Windows 7 is proving to be a tenacious and popular environment, both for individual… Read More
2019-08-14 15:09
When you look at Task Manager, it’s hard to compare it to any counter you see in Performance Monitor. The reason is there are many ways to discuss memory usage and it&rsqu&hell…Read More
2019-08-13 14:45
By Des Nnochiri
Whether it’s for network and system administration, database management, web services, or other business functions, chances are you’ll need robust servers as par… Read More
2019-07-31 14:10
We’ve been chasing an issue lately and learned a few things so we thought we’d document them for posterity.
When you use the Windows ping command line utility, you give it an IP… Read More
2019-07-30 14:45
By Des Nnochiri
In the first installment of this two-part guide, we considered various ways of improving the performance of Windows 10. To conclude, we’ll be looking at methods for d… Read More
2019-07-23 14:45
By Des Nnochiri
In essence, the nature of business comes down to different companies exchanging value with supplier, partners, and customers. By “value”, we mean goods, services… Read More
2019-07-16 14:45
By Des Nnochiri
From online banking, insuring cars, and shopping, we are almost totally reliant upon the internet to complete daily tasks and make our lives easier.
However, as tech… Read More
2019-06-24 14:45
By Des Nnochiri
While Windows 10 has delivered some performance improvements over its predecessors, there are still areas where the latest version of Microsoft’s operating system (OS… Read More
2019-06-18 14:45
By Des Nnochiri
Reporting software is a part of a Business Intelligence or BI suite and is used for analysis in early data processing. The purpose of self-service reporting software is to h… Read More
2019-06-11 14:45
By Des Nnochiri
As globalization has created workspaces far wider than the average office, video conferencing software has become an everyday tool for many business owners, employers, and e… Read More
2019-05-28 14:45
By Des Nnochiri
When it comes to hosting applications, business and IT administrators often need to make tough decisions as to whether cloud hosting or retention of the software at their ow… Read More
2019-05-21 14:45
By Des Nnochiri
Justifiably or not, Microsoft’s Windows 10 has gained the reputation as an operating system that doesn’t respect your privacy as much as it should. If you or you… Read More
2019-05-14 14:45
By Des Nnochiri
Keeping redundant copies of essential files and programs can assist in recovery when system glitches or other incidents occur. However, duplicate files also hold the potenti… Read More
2019-04-23 14:45
For Windows 10 users, Microsoft’s OneDrive cloud storage can add critical backup, sync, and file-sharing capabilities to personal desktops or business networks. In this guide, we offer… Read More
2019-04-16 07:30
By Des Nnochiri
As with any other operating system, security is a prime concern with Linux network hardware. In this article, we’ll be giving some recommendations on how to toughen th… Read More
2019-03-26 14:45
As mobile and IoT deployments play an increasing role in enterprise networks, organizations are looking to more appropriate architecture—such as edge computing—to relieve their s… Read More
2019-03-19 14:45
By Des Nnochiri
PowerShell has long been a go-to utility for Windows network users, and Windows 7 remains a powerful player in the Microsoft ecosystem. Though the company plans to withdraw… Read More
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