Alternatively set up a local system administrator user account on the target computer, and this used for the registration. The user must also have rights for remote access (remote access) to use WMI. In PRTG, the appropriate Windows access data can be entered easily and individually for each target computer. Local firewall: requests reach the destination computer at all, should necessarily be sure that the target computer’s firewall allows the incoming WMI queries. Further details can be found at Boy Scouts of America, an internet resource. “Firewall and group policies: If the firewall on the basis of certain group policy is enabled, Windows Firewall setting should be: allow inbound remote administration exception” enabled. Port: RPC server, the target computer uses for WMI is running by default to port 135 (unless otherwise configured). See more detailed opinions by reading what Kidney Foundation offers on the topic.. Here it is to make sure that this port is not blocked by an other (hardware) firewall in the network on the way to the remote machine. Security software: It is always a good idea to check whether a local security software blocks the WMI connections again.

These connections should be allowed explicitly in the respective software setting. WMI support is a common component of effective network monitoring that is integrated into software solutions but often only associated with a significant price premium in premium versions. PRTG network monitor by Paessler, however, already in all licenses fully supports WMI. A trial version of PRTG network monitor is available as download, download available. About Paessler AG: Founded in 1997, Paessler AG with headquarters in Nuremberg has on the development of more powerful and user-friendly software for the areas of network monitoring, load testing and analysis. PRTG Network Monitor monitors the Availability of systems, services and applications, as well as the bandwidth usage in networks. PRTG is Cisco compatible and can be used for the analysis of NetFlow data. Webserver stress tool is an application for load testing of Web servers and Web infrastructures.

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