SolarWinds (SWI)

Managing networks can be a pretty complicated process, but SolarWinds makes software that tries to make it easier and more efficient. Not only that, they also have an online community called Thwack that helps users solve any problems or questions they have about a SolarWinds product.

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SolarWinds' Renewed Geek Speak Site Offers New Learning Resource Hub for IT Professionals

AUSTIN, TX -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 01/14/10 --
SolarWinds® (NYSE: SWI), a leading provider of
powerful, simple and affordable network management software to more than 88,000 customers
worldwide, today announced the re-launch of its Geek Speak resource center and a step towards a deeper commitment
to delivering valuable educational content and resources on the SolarWinds
Website.


"Demand for strong, learning-based content continues to grow at a pretty
high rate. This year, we are making a concerted effort and investment to
improve our content and make it more accessible to fulfill our community's
needs. Relaunching our Geek Speak site is an important first step," said
Josh Stephens, SolarWinds Head Geek and VP of technology.


From the Head Geek's blog to the growing catalog of product tutorials and
Webcasts, IT professionals can easily access resources grouped by topic to
learn about or further advance their IT management knowledge. In addition,
SolarWinds has added live chat functionality and direct email links so
visitors can reach Stephens more easily.


Geek Speak highlights:


-- Blog - Stay current on the Head Geek's advice, tips and musings.
Didn't make the most of your office holiday downtime? Read "Head Geek's Top 5 Things to Focus on While
Working thru the Holidays," and get organized for the new year.


-- Videos - Peruse through a library of Tech
Talks, Product Tours, Customer Videos and Fireside Chats featuring various
network management topics and technologies. Learn how integrating fault,
performance and configuration management can improve the reliability of
your network and make it easier to manage by watching, "Integrated
Performance and Config Management" here.


-- Webcasts - Check out the Head Geek's most popular
Webcasts like "Hidden Secrets of Cisco IOS" or register to watch the upcoming "Prepare for Network
Management Success in 2010" slotted for January 21 and 22.


-- Geek Guides - Become an instant expert on
network technologies with the Geek's Guide to NetFlow or get the latest tips and
tools for Application Monitoring,
to name a few.


The new Geek Speak joins SolarWinds' two other education and learning
platforms -- thwack and SolarWinds Certified Professional (SCP)
Learning Center
.


"IT professionals vary in experience and skill-level, but they're all
looking to figure out which technologies and tools we should use and how.
Through this and our other learning sites, we hope to provide all the tools
and resources for anyone to 'self-help' their way through IT management
challenges," said Stephens.


Additional Resources


Geek Speak


thwack


SolarWinds Certified Professional
(SCP)


About SolarWinds


SolarWinds provides powerful, simple and affordable network management
software to more than 88,000 customers worldwide -- from Fortune 500
enterprises to small businesses. Focused on the real-world needs of
network professionals, SolarWinds products are downloadable, easy to use
and maintain, and provide the power, scale, and flexibility needed to
manage today's complex network environments. SolarWinds' growing online
community, thwack, is a gathering-place for problem-solving,
technology-sharing, and participating in product development for all of
SolarWinds' products. Learn more today at http://www.solarwinds.com.


SolarWinds, SolarWinds.com, thwack, and Orion are registered trademarks of
SolarWinds. All other company and product names mentioned are used only for
identification purposes and may be trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective companies.


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