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Reserve Your Seat TodayUsing SNMP Monitoring for Effective Fault Management
In the world of network management, Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is the most commonly used protocol for, you guessed it, network management. What is SNMP? What can it do for you? How can you use it successfully for fault management? Let's get started.
Andrew Erickson
July 1, 2023
Remote Site Monitoring Alarm Code Glossary - Part II
Mastering alarm codes doesn't just make you better at your job, it also marks you as a specialist. It's a skill set that's vital in today's tech-driven world - and it's something in high demand. Learn another 20 of the most common remote site monitoring codes here.
Andrew Erickson
June 25, 2023
Glossary of Alarm Codes in Remote Site Monitoring
Remote site monitoring can sometimes seem like a language all its own. In the interest in brevity and for proper display on smaller LCD screens, a variety of alarm codes are output by monitoring gear and by your other devices themselves. Let's look at the top 15 most common alarm codes you're likely to encounter.
Andrew Erickson
June 24, 2023
SNMP Inputs, Outputs, & Cybersecurity of NetGuardian RTUs
Let's look at some specific examples to really clarify how NetGuardians support SNMP. DPS Telecom uses Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) extensively in our remote monitoring devices.
Andrew Erickson
June 18, 2023
SCADA Prices and Maintenance Costs
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems are crucial components in a wide array of industries. This includes telecom, energy, water treatment, manufacturing, and more.
Andrew Erickson
June 17, 2023
RTU Guide: Prices, Functionality, and Capacities
Understanding the cost of a Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) for site monitoring is essential when you are considering how to best keep tabs on your remote locations. However, the price of an RTU is influenced by a variety of factors, including functionality, capacity, and softer things like brand reputation. How do these factors affect the price you pay when you buy?
Andrew Erickson
June 11, 2023
SNMP - Technical Info, History, and Usage of the Simple Network Management Protocol
Simple Network Management Protocol, or SNMP, is a widely adopted protocol for managing and monitoring network devices like routers, switches, servers, printers, and more. It provides a convenient way for network administrators to: Manage network performance Find
Andrew Erickson
June 10, 2023
Guide to Monitoring Backup Power Generators at Remote Telecom Sites
Telecom sites such as repeater towers, fiber huts, microwave towers, and power substations rely heavily on uninterrupted power supply for their operations. As these are often situated in remote areas, it's essential to have backup power generators that are ready to activate during an extended power loss.
Andrew Erickson
May 27, 2023
Common Remote Site Monitoring Acronyms Defined
Remote site monitoring involves the use of various protocols and acronyms. The parade of terms like SCADA, RTU, SNMP, NMS, FTP, VPN, IP, SLA, QoS, LAN, WAN, TCP, HTTP, ICS, M2M, PLC, DNP3, LTE, IoT, and RS485 can be overwhelming when you're new at this.
Andrew Erickson
May 24, 2023
How a Power Company Got a Customized RTU-PDU Hybrid
This story begins at a power utility company, probably quite similar to the one in your local market. They were committed to improving and preserving lives among the general public by ensuring an uninterrupted power supply. Learn how they found the right PDU+RTU - even though it didn't yet exist in the commercial marketplace.
Andrew Erickson
May 19, 2023
