From:	Director, IT & Operations
Subject:	Configuring Ip Monitor
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Between the procedures drafted last week and your department's recent recommendations, our new monitoring procedures are almost up-to-speed. We've purchased a complete software package for C-Bay's monitoring.

Among the items considered to help us monitor C-Bay's network is the program IpMonitor, which should be arriving shortly. In the meantime, I want to do a “test run” by downloading, setting up, and configuring the trial version of this program; we want to hit the ground running when the software arrives.

You can see an overview of the program and download a trial version at the following URL's, respectively:

• http://www.ipmonitor.com/pdf/ipMonitor7.1_Specifications.pdf
• https://www.ipmonitor.com/network_monitoring/trial/download.aspx

Configure the screens in the trial version listed in the outline in the forwarded email below, and then send me screen captures of the pages you've configured.

You've done nice work since you joined our team--well done!

Thanks,

IT Director

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Forwarded email

From: eleanor@cbay.com

To: ITDirector@cbay.com

Re: Configuring ipMonitor

Below is a brief outline of the main pages from ipMonitor that our team would like to see configured ahead of time. This should allow us to hit the ground running next week.

1. Set up an “admin ” account
   1. Create an “admin ” account.
   2. Select access permissions.
   3. If the PC is not currently used as a Web server, then choose an IP address that, according to the programs specs, provides the highest level of security. Otherwise the default address 192.68.1.100 can be used.
   4. Select NT Control Settings.
2. Complete Configuration
   1. Configure Monitor
      1. Add Monitor--Add main page globally.
         • Application level and in depth testing
         • Windows NT and file change (i.e., Dr. Watson Logs)
         • Frequently used TCP/IP monitors
         • Other TCP/IP monitors
      2. Add Network--Add Internet/Intranet.
         • Scan network (10.10.10.0).
         • Scan for monitors.
      3. Add Machines and Scan Network
   2. Monitor Results
      1. Verify the network connectivity for a list of user-defined devices or services.
      2. Provide a sample report of user activity.
      3. Provide real-time and historical reporting to assist in tracking network resources availability.
   3. Conduct Sample Reporting
      1. Set Report Configurations. For test purposes, choose the following options:
         • For Report Style: Availability Report
         • For Report Options: Trend Analysis and Detailed Reporting
      2. Set Profile Configuration for Instant Status Report--Automatic Notification and Alert Range.
      3. Set Profile Configuration for Network Event Logging.
      4. Configure History Events--both Fields and Content Selection.
      5. Provide a sample of ipMonitor's History Event Reporting.

Regards,

Eleanor Mack, Tech. Support Manager