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SolarWinds SCP-NPM certification exam is a valuable credential for IT professionals who work with SolarWinds NPM and want to enhance their skills and knowledge in managing network performance. SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor (NPM) Exam certification can help individuals to advance their careers by demonstrating their expertise in network performance monitoring and management, and can also help organizations to identify skilled professionals who can optimize their network performance using SolarWinds NPM.
SolarWinds SCP-NPM Exam covers a wide range of topics related to network performance monitoring, including network mapping, device discovery, performance measurement, and troubleshooting. It tests the candidate's knowledge of how to use SolarWinds NPM to identify and resolve network issues quickly and efficiently. SCP-NPM exam also assesses the candidate's ability to create custom reports, alerts, and dashboards that provide valuable insights into network health and performance.
NEW QUESTION # 10
What is the average resource consumption of an agent?
- A. Less than 1% CPU, no storage because the agent is 1% in memory for faster access
- B. Between 1-2% CPU if the bandwidth is less than 8 KB/s
- C. Agents run as a virtual process and do not require local resources
- D. Less than 1% CPU, max 1 MB of memory, 1 MB storage
Answer: D
NEW QUESTION # 11
What can you use to retrieve a single value in SNMP? (Choose all that apply.)
- A. GET NEXT
- B. GET
- C. GET VALUE
- D. GET TABLE
Answer: A,B
NEW QUESTION # 12
In which scenario is an agent the best solution?
- A. If the WMI ports are already in use on Linux
- B. If Native GLX log file monitoring is required
- C. If you cannot allow ICMP polling on your routers
- D. If hosts in distributed networks have overlapping IP addresses
Answer: D
Explanation:
An agent is a software component that you can install on a node to collect and send data to the Orion server. Agents are useful when you need to monitor nodes that are behind firewalls, in the cloud, or have overlapping IP addresses. Agents can also provide more detailed information about the node's performance and status than SNMP or WMI. Agents can use either agent-initiated or server-initiated communication, depending on your network configuration and security requirements. Reference: NPM Administrator Guide, page 67; SCP Study Aid - NPM, page 15.
NEW QUESTION # 13
How do you prevent alerts when an interface is down, without influencing the status of the parent node?
- A. Add a dependency with the node as the parent object, and the interface as the child
- B. Select Display Interface as Unplugged Rather Than Down in the Node Management view
- C. Add a dependency with the interface as the parent object, and the interface as the child
- D. Select Unmanage Now in the parent node's Maintenance Mode drop-down
Answer: B
Explanation:
If you do not want to be notified when an interface is down, you can specify that the interface is unpluggable.
The interface status is not reflected in the status of the parent node and in alerts. On the Node Management view, select the interface, and click Edit Properties. Select Display Interface as Unplugged Rather Than Down, and click Submit. The interface status does not influence the status of the parent node1. References:
Suspend collecting data for interfaces in NPM - SolarWinds (see the Set the interface status as Unpluggable section)
NEW QUESTION # 14
You're troubleshooting a complex network issue and need to build a comparison of several metrics across multiple devices and SolarWinds products to identify the problem. What feature can you use?
- A. AppStack
- B. Network Insight
- C. NetPath
- D. PerfStack
Answer: D
Explanation:
PerfStack is a feature of the Orion Platform that allows you to compare and correlate performance data from multiple SolarWinds products and entities in a single view1. You can drag and drop metrics from different sources, such as NPM, SAM, NCM, NTA, and more, and create custom dashboards that help you troubleshoot complex network issues2. PerfStack can also show historical data and baselines for comparison3. Reference: 1: Network Performance Monitor Administrator Guide - Use PerfStack to troubleshoot issues 2: Network Performance Monitor Getting Started Guide - Troubleshoot your network with PerfStack 3: SolarWinds Certified Professional Program - Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Exam Study Guide - Use PerfStack to troubleshoot issues
https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/orionplatform/content/core-create-performance-analysis-charts.htm
NEW QUESTION # 15
You want to create an alert that notifies you when packet loss meets or exceeds 50%, but only for a select set of nodes in your network. How do you accomplish this?
- A. Set the alert trigger evaluation to evaluate nodes to be included in the alert
- B. Create separate SWQL trigger condition for each node to be included in the alert
- C. Set an alert limitation for the nodes to be included in the alert
- D. Set the scope of the alert to only apply to nodes to be included in the alert
Answer: C
NEW QUESTION # 16
Network performance over an inter-campus Ethernet link is slow. One side of the connection is experiencing a high number of packet drops. What information in NPM can you review to help discover the cause of the issue?
- A. Routing tables on each side of the link
- B. Packet loss on the nodes on either side of the connection
- C. Possible Duplex Mismatches
- D. MTU of each side of the link
Answer: B
Explanation:
Packet loss is a measure of how many packets are lost or discarded during transmission over a network. Packet loss can cause network performance issues such as slow response time, jitter, and degraded voice quality. NPM can monitor packet loss on nodes and interfaces using ICMP ping or SNMP statistics. You can review the packet loss metrics on the Node Details or Interface Details views, or create a custom chart or report to compare packet loss across multiple nodes or interfaces. By reviewing the packet loss on the nodes on either side of the connection, you can identify which node or interface is experiencing the problem and troubleshoot the root cause. You can also use the Performance Analysis dashboard (PerfStack) to correlate packet loss with other metrics such as response time, CPU load, memory usage, buffer misses, and interface errors123. Reference:
Monitor packet loss in NPM - SolarWinds
Troubleshoot intermittent network slowdowns with NPM - SolarWinds
SCP Study Aid - SolarWinds (page 9)
NEW QUESTION # 17
You want to create an Orion Map that shows the connections between your on-site devices and your servers in the Cloud. You can see the connections between all of the devices on site, but do not have visibility to the connections to your cloud servers.
How do you resolve this?
- A. Open additional firewall ports between the cloud servers and the on-site devices
- B. Manually configure connections between onsite and cloud resources in Orion Maps
- C. Switch to SNMP polling for all devices to show the connections between on site and cloud resources
- D. Increase the polling intervals between Orion and the cloud servers
Answer: C
NEW QUESTION # 18
How does NPM calculate capacity usage trends?
- A. Historical data
- B. Average calculation
- C. Volume capacity
- D. Capacity forecasting widget
Answer: A
Explanation:
Capacity usage trends are calculated based on historical data. By default, the longest time period taken into account for calculating the capacity forecast is 180 days. The more historical data up to 180 days are available, the more precise is the calculated forecast. Forecast calculation methods include peak calculation and average calculation, which can be set globally or customized for individual objects. Capacity forecasting is available for nodes, interfaces, and volumes that meet certain requirements, such as being managed in NPM and having enough historical data in the database. Reference: Monitor capacity usage trends on the network and forecast capacity issues in NPM, Forecast capacity for nodes, interfaces, or volumes in NPM, Real-Time Network Monitoring Tool
NEW QUESTION # 19
How many agents does NPM require for Quality of Experience, NetPath, and system monitoring on the same Windows server?
- A. 0
- B. 1
- C. 2
- D. 3
Answer: C
Explanation:
NPM requires only one agent for Quality of Experience, NetPath, and system monitoring on the same Windows server. The agent is a software component that collects data from the server and sends it to the Orion server1. The agent can perform multiple tasks, such as packet analysis, network path analysis, and system health monitoring, depending on the configuration and the license2. You can install the agent on the server either manually or remotely from the Orion Web Console3. References: 1: Network Performance Monitor Administrator Guide - Agents 2: Network Performance Monitor Getting Started Guide - Monitor with agents 3: Network Performance Monitor Installation Guide - Install agents
NEW QUESTION # 20
You start a new job where NPM is already in use. As soon as you are added to the alert list, you begin receiving "high traffic utilization" alerts from a handful of interfaces.
When you check the alert, the traffic spike has ended. Your new colleagues advise you to ignore these alerts because the spikes rarely last for more than a couple of minutes and are only a concern if they last longer.
How should NPM be modified so you receive fewer false alerts?
- A. Increase the status polling frequency on the problematic interfaces
- B. Increase the statistics polling frequency on the problematic interfaces
- C. Configure the alert so that it resets only when traffic utilization remains high fora sustained period
- D. Configure the alert so that it triggers only when traffic utilization remains high for a sustained period
Answer: D
Explanation:
The best way to reduce false alerts for high traffic utilization is to configure the alert trigger condition to be more specific and accurate. By setting the alert to trigger only when traffic utilization remains high for a sustained period, you can avoid getting alerted for short-lived spikes that are not a cause for concern. You can use the Time of Day and Trigger Condition options in the alert configuration wizard to define the duration and threshold of the high traffic utilization condition. For example, you can set the alert to trigger only when traffic utilization is greater than 80% for more than 10 minutes during business hours. Reference:
How do I create a high transmit percent utilization alert to monitor interface bandwidth - Forum - Network Performance Monitor (NPM) - THWACK Products How alerts work - SolarWinds SCP Study Aid - SolarWinds (page 8)
NEW QUESTION # 21
How many days of data must your database contain in order to see Capacity Forecast Charts in NPM?
- A. 7 Days
- B. 5 Days
- C. 3 Days
- D. 1 Day
Answer: A
NEW QUESTION # 22
You want to create a custom poller for a device. When you select the OID you get an "OID not supported" error. What does this mean?
- A. Your firewall is blocking SNMP requests
- B. The SNMP string that you used is incorrect
- C. This OID requires the read/write community string
- D. The SNMP agent on the device does not report on this OID
Answer: D
Explanation:
An OID (Object Identifier) is a unique identifier for a specific variable in a MIB (Management Information Base) that can be polled or monitored by SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol). However, not all OIDs are supported by all devices or SNMP agents, which are software components that collect and report the MIB data. If you select an OID that is not supported by the device or the SNMP agent, you will get an "OID not supported" error when you try to create a custom poller for that device in NPM (Network Performance Monitor). This means that the device or the SNMP agent does not have the information for that OID or does not respond to the SNMP request for that OID12.
To resolve this issue, you can try the following steps34:
Verify that the device supports the OID that you want to monitor. You can use the MIB Browser or the MIB Walk tool to browse the MIB tree of the device and find the OID. You can also check the device vendor's documentation or website for the supported OIDs and MIBs.
Verify that the SNMP agent on the device is configured properly and has the latest version. You may need to update the SNMP agent or enable some features or extensions to support the OID. You can also check the SNMP agent's logs or status for any errors or warnings.
Verify that the SNMP credentials and settings are correct and match the device's configuration. You may need to use a different SNMP version, community string, port, or timeout value to communicate with the device. You can also test the SNMP connectivityusing the SNMP Test tool or the Test button in the UnDP (Universal Device Poller) application.
Verify that there are no network issues or firewalls that are blocking the SNMP traffic between the NPM server and the device. You may need to allow the SNMP protocol and port on the firewall or router, or use a different network path or interface to reach the device. You can also use the Ping or Traceroute tools to check the network connectivity and latency.
References: 1: What is an OID?5, 2: The OID is not supported, 3: Troubleshoot Unknown Nodes, 4:
Troubleshoot SNMP issues
NEW QUESTION # 23
You monitor three Cisco routers with NPM. NPM reports utilization statistics for two of the routers. NPM only shows Availability and Response Time statuses for the third router. Why do you not see utilization statistics on the third router?
- A. The third node is monitored with SNMP instead of ICMP
- B. SNMP is not configured correctly on the third node
- C. The third node is monitored with the NPM agent
- D. The third node is monitored with WMI instead of SNMP
Answer: B
Explanation:
NPM uses SNMP to collect utilization statistics from network devices, such as routers, switches, firewalls, etc. If NPM only shows Availability and Response Time statuses for a device, it means that SNMP is not configured correctly on that device or NPM cannot access the device via SNMP1. Some possible reasons for this are:
The device does not support SNMP or SNMP is disabled on the device
The device has a different SNMP version or community string than NPM
The device has a firewall or access control list that blocks SNMP traffic from NPM The device has a misconfigured SNMP agent or MIB To troubleshoot this issue, you can use the SNMP Test Tool in NPM to verify the SNMP settings and connectivity of the device2. You can also check the device logs and configuration to ensure that SNMP is enabled and properly configured3. References: 1:
Network Performance Monitor Administrator Guide - Troubleshoot SNMP issues 2: Network Performance Monitor Administrator Guide - Test SNMP access 3: Network Performance Monitor Getting Started Guide - Troubleshoot SNMP issues
NEW QUESTION # 24
You have two groups of users - one in Sydney and one in Perth. How do you limit the users within the Orion Platform so they only have access to the devices in their location?
- A. Group devices into geographical Orion groups and use single group Account limitations to limit user access
- B. Configure Network Atlas to show only devices in their geographical location
- C. Use the Orion Service Manager to limit user access to nodes only in their location
- D. Configure the Orion Web Console settings to show only devices in the user's geographical location
Answer: A
Explanation:
According to the SolarWinds NPM Administrator Guide, you can use Orion groups to organize your network objects based on any criteria, such as location, device type, department, etc. You can then apply account limitations based on Orion groups to restrict user access to only the network objects that belong to a specific group. For example, you can create two Orion groups, one for Sydney and one for Perth, and assign the devices in each location to the corresponding group. Then, you can use the single group Account limitation to limit the users in Sydney to only view the Sydney group, and the users in Perth to only view the Perth group. Reference: SolarWinds NPM Administrator Guide, page 163-165; Limit users to specific network areas in the SolarWinds Platform
NEW QUESTION # 25
What is required of your nodes to detect duplex mismatches? (Choose all that apply.)
- A. Duplex of both devices must be identified as full or half
- B. Unify the duplex mode configuration on neighboring interfaces
- C. Ensure corresponding values for each interface are different
- D. The nodes must support topology and be interconnected
Answer: A,C
NEW QUESTION # 26
Network performance over an inter-campus Ethernet link is slow. One side of the connection is experiencing a high number of packet drops. What information in NPM can you review to help discover the cause of the issue?
- A. Routing tables on each side of the link
- B. MTU of each side of the link
- C. Packet loss on the nodes on either side of the connection
- D. Possible Duplex Mismatches
Answer: D
NEW QUESTION # 27
NetPath can analyze paths to which network segments?
- A. On-premise networks
- B. All of the above
- C. Cloud Networks
- D. Hybrid Networks
Answer: B
NEW QUESTION # 28
You need to change the polling method from ICMP to SNMP on 200 nodes you monitor with Orion. How would you best accomplish this?
- A. Unmanage all the nodes and remanage them choosing SNMP as the polling method
- B. Use the Orion Polling Configuration tool to change polling methods
- C. Edit each individual node and change the polling method
- D. Bulk select nodes in Manage Nodes and change the polling method
Answer: D
Explanation:
The easiest and fastest way to change the polling method for multiple nodes is to use the Manage Nodes feature in the web console. You can select up to 1000 nodes at a time and edit their properties in bulk. You can choose the polling method from the available options, such as ICMP, SNMP, WMI, or Agent, and provide the required credentials or settings. This will apply the changes to all the selected nodes without affecting their existing data or alerts. Reference: Choose the polling method to use in the SolarWinds Platform; Polling Intervals - Best Practices; SOLARWINDS NETWORK PERFORMANCE MONITOR
NEW QUESTION # 29
You created a Universal Device Poller. You want to create an alert based on this custom poller. When you create the alert, you select "I want to alert on: Custom Poller." How would you identify the custom poller within the trigger condition?
- A. Using the MIB used in your UnDP
- B. Using the Unique Name of your UnDP
- C. Using the SNMP get type
- D. Using the enabled status
Answer: B
NEW QUESTION # 30
You receive an alert that one of your routers is experiencing critical level CPU utilization. The router details in the web console show as critical utilization, but you do not consider the utilization on that router to be at a critical level.
What change can you make in NPM to reflect a CPU utilization level you consider to be critical for the device?
- A. Copy the alert, change the trigger threshold, and limit the scope on that device
- B. Change the critical CPU threshold on the node
- C. Change the global critical CPU threshold for node statuses
- D. Change the trigger threshold on the alert
Answer: B
Explanation:
By default, NPM uses the global critical CPU threshold for node statuses, which is 90%. However, you can override this threshold for individual nodes by editing their properties and specifying a custom value for the critical CPU threshold. This way, you can adjust the threshold according to the specific characteristics and performance of each node. Changing the critical CPU threshold on the node will affect how the node status is calculated and displayed in the web console, as well as how the alerts are triggered based on the CPU utilization. References: Thresholds in the SolarWinds Platform; CPU Critical Threshold - Forum - Network Performance Monitor (NPM) - THWACK
NEW QUESTION # 31
You monitor three Cisco routers with NPM. NPM reports utilization statistics for two of the routers. NPM only shows Availability and Response Time statuses for the third router. Why do you not see utilization statistics on the third router?
- A. The third node is monitored with SNMP instead of ICMP
- B. SNMP is not configured correctly on the third node
- C. The third node is monitored with the NPM agent
- D. The third node is monitored with WMI instead of SNMP
Answer: B
Explanation:
NPM uses SNMP to collect utilization statistics from network devices, such as routers, switches, firewalls, etc. If NPM only shows Availability and Response Time statuses for a device, it means that SNMP is not configured correctly on that device or NPM cannot access the device via SNMP1. Some possible reasons for this are:
The device does not support SNMP or SNMP is disabled on the device
The device has a different SNMP version or community string than NPM
The device has a firewall or access control list that blocks SNMP traffic from NPM The device has a misconfigured SNMP agent or MIB To troubleshoot this issue, you can use the SNMP Test Tool in NPM to verify the SNMP settings and connectivity of the device2. You can also check the device logs and configuration to ensure that SNMP is enabled and properly configured3. Reference: 1: Network Performance Monitor Administrator Guide - Troubleshoot SNMP issues 2: Network Performance Monitor Administrator Guide - Test SNMP access 3: Network Performance Monitor Getting Started Guide - Troubleshoot SNMP issues
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