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• The database on the central site server (SuperDB) takes on the data of the local sites (Nodes and Maps). Local databases only hold data relevant to the local infrastructure
• Import of nodes and maps on the Central Site Server are based on nodes and hierarchies for a uniform structure. The imported data contain hierarchy and node information including the properties
• Automatic update based on the scheduler

• Better support for large networks by separating the server from the database and distributing server components (Discovery Server/History Server)
• Increased resilience using synchronized redundancy server
• Active alarming if redundancy system fails

• Access control for objects that are in change mode. Changes are taken on to the other users view after editing

• The analysis of several devices is shown in the view window at a glance
• Port online statistics, availabilities and response times are displayed

• Improved Performance
• Inventory information of the devices is detected
• A CORBA interface supplies the information to cable management systems

Increased display options for VLANs

• Service level Analysis and problem solution can be integrated via theGuard! ServiceLevelAnalyzer and the optional Knowledgebase

Release 5.1 is now available With the release 5.1 we provide new features as explained below.

Highlights:

• Multi client orientation Restricting the access of users to more than one logical unit, such as customers, locations or responsibilities within single or differentiated network sites
• Extended user and group concept assigning users to groups with different rights for maintaining and viewing information within theGuard! NetworkManager
• New discovery/topology functions Comfortable definition of profiles for discovery and topology scans. Wizard functions to optimize the scan profiles Scheduling of discovery runs on regular bases
• Improved performance manager Short term performance values visualization for longer periods with a scroll bar Faster processing of history data for the analysis
• Event pre-filter Filtering of incoming traps to optimize the alarming mechanism Reduce the information overload of identical messages
• Extended Web Console Performance data are available in the Web view Node status overview at a glance Last status of the network devices visualized as graphical images
• Extended RMON agent Analysis of ports and network applications Communication matrix of the IP Addresses Identification of the used protocols
• Multi Site Edition REALTECH's solution for network management in large distributed system landscapes

New service pack available now!

The new service pack 1.8 for theGuard! NetworkManager 5.01 is now available for download in the support area. The service pack offers some improvements to the software. A list of the fixes can be found in the support area.

Improved Handling Bug fixes Increased Performance

Servicepack 1.8 is available in the download area.

 
theGuard! NetworkManager 5.01 is available!

For customers of theGuard! NetworkManager 5.0 the upgrade to 5.01 is free! It is installable as ServicePack (v1.6).  

What is new in theGuard! NetworkManager 5.01

Automated generated Map

• Easy and comfortable generation of maps per drag&drop of scanned components.

Detailed analysis of network topology

• Manual configuration of request conditions (filter) for handling of redundant networks.

Extended Availability statistic functions

• Availability statistics on all monitored attributes (SNMP, HTTP, ICMP, TCP)
• Weighting of dedicated attributes, the whole node or node groups
• Analysis of entire availability
• Consideration of maintenance/service times

Extended performance monitor

• Analysis of response and availability data
• Centralized task management
• Extended archive functions

Significant reports

• The optional report package contends automated generated PDF-Reports
• Available reports: Node, Performance, Availability

Windows XP Support for theGuard! RMON Agenten

Optional components

• theGuard! NetworkManager Reporting Package
• SAP Solution Manager Integration
• Integration des theGuard! InventoryManager
• Integration des theGuard! HelpDesk
• Integration in theGuard! SystemManagementPortal

The new ServicePack 1.4 contains a lot of specific enhancements and new features. For example:

• ATM adresses are supported now.
• VLAN optimizing for "Find connection" function.
• Limiting operators rights within profile configuration.
• Masking of community names in "Node Edit" dialog .
• "Select Node" dialog is now sortable. Dialog.

The Servicepack is available in the download area.

SAP Solution Manager Integration!

The SAP Solution Manager Integration offers the possibility to display alert situations of both theGuard! NetworkManager and theGuard! ApplicationManager inside the SAP Solution Manager. In addition to the CCMS based information, theGuard! ApplicationManager provides essential systems management data, which extends the monitoring spectrum of the SAP Solution Manager. The alert messages and events can be displayed both in the system monitoring and in the business process monitoring.

new PSM available!

Immediately a new PSM for network Appliance Filer (F800 Series) is available. In consequence Network Appliance Filer (F800 Filer Series) are complete and centralized administrable with theGuard! NetworkManager. Network Appliance Filer are the fastest data and file server for UNIX and MS-Windows environments. As the first NAS product the network Appliance Filer were taken up to the Microsoft hardware Compatibility list

Version 5.0 to be released in March!

More intuitive and user-friendlier than ever, theGuard! NetworkManager version 5.0 contains a number of new features such as the new Web console that enables you to use the Web browser to evaluate historical data online.

The new release is based on an entirely new database concept. The CORBA architecture and MS SQL database guarantee high performance and extensive flexibility in terms of new technology.

Some details!

High advances in the design and graphical user interface

• Ergonomic and centralized view to network topology and devices
• Extensive WEB-Reports about any statistic data presented in pdf format
• Extended Event Manager allows -action sets- for simple generating and handling of complex processes
• Integrated Topology- and VLAN-Manager

New Performance Monitor

• High performance and save of resources through Intelligent data reduction
• Automated reduction, delete and archive of data
• Recording of response times

New Database concept

New implemented CORBA-Architecture guaranties platform independence

Operates completely on MS-SQL Database

New technique of license

Simplifies the management of licensees and increases the operational reliability

New Web based interface

• History data are online available via web browser, graphical presentation of utilization, errors, ect.

Integration in theGuard! SystemManagementPortal

REALTECH theGuard! SystemManagementPortal runs on top of theGuard! ApplicationManager, theGuard! NetworkManager, theGuard! HelpDesk and theGuard! InventoryManager. It is a state-of-the-art application to display, correlate and map all information from Network, Operating System, Database and mission critical applications for fast root-cause analysis and structured problem solution. The key features are:

• Reduce information to the essentials
• Root-cause analysis for fast problem solution using pre-configurable event set models and network topology information
• Business Views: Mapping of technical issues to organizational units (groups, persons, etc.)
• Self-adjusting Knowledge Base with real information from the field 
• Predefined workflows to avoid steps/actions not needed
• Complete web-based user interface and support of alternative user interfaces (e.g. WAP)
• Powerful Reporting Engine for SLA-Reports and management decision support