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NetOps Monitoring

2012-12-06T03:04:17Z

Carlson-lynch:

==Getting Started==
===Verify Account Contacts===
*If you want to receive email or sms notifications regarding the status of your monitored hosts, you will need to make sure that the email address and/or mobile number is tied to a contact on your customer account.
*To add or change an account contact from myaccount.acd.net click '''Manage Contacts''' on the left hand menu. You can then ''Edit'', ''Delete'', or ''Add New Contact''
===Entering NetOps Monitoring===
*Once you have your contacts set, you can access NetOps Monitoring by clicking the link '''NetOps Monitoring''' on the left hand menu.
*The first page you will see will be your ''Host List'' if this is the first time you've used NetOps Monitoring, your list will be empty and you will just see a bar labelled ''Non-Grouped Hosts''. Your monitored hosts will be displayed here once you've added them.
==Managing Hosts==
===Adding A Host===
*Once in the NetOps Monitoring section of myaccount.acd.net, click the '''Add Host''' link at the top of the page.
*In the ''Hostname/IP'' text field, enter the hostname or IP address of the host you want to monitor.
*Under ''Account Contacts:'' you will see the ''Name'' of the contact from your customer account contacts, accompanied by their ''Email Address''and ''Cell Phone'', each with a checkbox to the right. You will also see, next to the ''Cell Phone'' checkbox, a drop down menu under ''Email - to - SMS'' containing a list of common email-to-sms extensions used by providers.
**For each account contact who should receive notifications regarding the state of the monitored host, click the checkbox next to the desired contact method (you can select both ''Email'' and ''Cell Phone'' for any contact).
**If you've selected the ''Cell Phone'' number as a contact method, please use the ''Email - to - SMS'' dropdown menu to select the email-to-sms extension used by your cellular service provider. If you do not know what extension they use, the information should be available on your providers website or can usually be obtained by contacting their support department.
*Once you've entered the IP or hostname of the host, and chosen your desired contacts and contact methods (you can choose no contacts initially and add them later) click the '''Submit''' button to add the host to our NetOps Monitoring system.
**You will see a notification page confirming that the device was successfully added. You can then click '''Host List''' to return.
**The information for your new host may not display right away but within a few minutes it should be available.
===Removing A Host===
*At the bottom of each host entry on the host list there is a '''Remove Host''' link. To remove a host click this link for the host you would like to delete.
*Click the confirmation link on the confirmation page to confirm you wish to delete the host from monitoring.
===The Manage Host Page===
*One of the links at the bottom of each host's entry on the ''Host List'' page is the '''Manage Host''' link. This will take you to a page where you can set a nickname for the host, manage the host's group membership and toggle notifications on/off for the host.
====Set Nickname====
*The top section on the ''Manage Host'' page is the '''Set Nickname''' section.
*To set a nickname, fill in the text field labelled '''Nickname''' (only accepts alphanumeric characters, whitespace and underscore) and click the link labelled '''Update Nickname'''
====Add Host to Group====
*If you've created any groups for your hosts, from the ''Manage Host'' page you can add the host to a group.
*Select the desired group from the '''Select Group''' dropdown (for each group the host is already in, you will see a label "Already In Group" following the hostname).
*Click the button labelled '''Add To Group'''
====Remove Host from Group====
*In the '''Remove From Group''' section there is a link for each group the host is in.
*Click the link to remove the host from that group.
====Disable/Enable Notifications====
*If you want to stop or start email and/or emait-to-sms notifications for a host, on that host's ''Manage Host'' page, there is a button labelled ''Disable Notifications'' or ''Enable Notifications'' depending on whether notifications are currently enabled or disabled for that host.
*Click the button to toggle notification stauts.
==Managing Groups==
===Creating A Group===
*To add a group, click the '''Manage Groups''' link at the top of the page.
*From the ''Manage Groups'' page, fill in the '''Group Name''' field at the top and click '''Add Group''' to add the group.
*The new group will appear on the ''Manage Groups'' page under the '''Group Name''' header.
===Removing A Group===
*From the ''Manage Groups'' page, to the right of the name of each group there is a link labelled '''Delete Group'''.
*Click the '''Delete Group''' link corresponding to the group you wish to delete, then confirm on the confirmation page to remove the group.

NetOps Monitoring

2012-12-03T22:26:12Z

Carlson-lynch:

==Getting Started==
===Verify Account Contacts===
*If you want to receive email or sms notifications regarding the status of your monitored hosts, you will need to make sure that the email address and/or mobile number is tied to a contact on your customer account.
*To add or change an account contact from myaccount.acd.net click '''Manage Contacts''' on the left hand menu. You can then ''Edit'', ''Delete'', or ''Add New Contact''
===Entering NetOps Monitoring===
*Once you have your contacts set, you can access NetOps Monitoring by clicking the link '''NetOps Monitoring''' on the left hand menu.
*The first page you will see will be your ''Host List'' if this is the first time you've used NetOps Monitoring, your list will be empty and you will just see a bar labelled ''Non-Grouped Hosts''. Your monitored hosts will be displayed here once you've added them.
==Managing Hosts==
===Adding A Host===
*Once in the NetOps Monitoring section of myaccount.acd.net, click the '''Add Host''' link at the top of the page.
*In the ''Hostname/IP'' text field, enter the hostname or IP address of the host you want to monitor.
*Under ''Account Contacts:'' you will see the ''Name'' of the contact from your customer account contacts, accompanied by their ''Email Address''and ''Cell Phone'', each with a checkbox to the right. You will also see, next to the ''Cell Phone'' checkbox, a drop down menu under ''Email - to - SMS'' containing a list of common email-to-sms extensions used by providers.
**For each account contact who should receive notifications regarding the state of the monitored host, click the checkbox next to the desired contact method (you can select both ''Email'' and ''Cell Phone'' for any contact).
**If you've selected the ''Cell Phone'' number as a contact method, please use the ''Email - to - SMS'' dropdown menu to select the email-to-sms extension used by your cellular service provider. If you do not know what extension they use, the information should be available on your providers website or can usually be obtained by contacting their support department.
*Once you've entered the IP or hostname of the host, and chosen your desired contacts and contact methods (you can choose no contacts initially and add them later) click the '''Submit''' button to add the host to our NetOps Monitoring system.
**You will see a notification page confirming that the device was successfully added. You can then click '''Host List''' to return.
**The information for your new host may not display right away but within a few minutes it should be available.
===Removing A Host===
*At the bottom of each host entry on the host list there is a '''Remove Host''' link. To remove a host click this link for the host you would like to delete.
*Click the confirmation link on the confirmation page to confirm you wish to delete the host from monitoring.
===The Manage Host Page===
*One of the links at the bottom of each host's entry on the ''Host List'' page is the '''Manage Host''' link. This will take you to a page where you can set a nickname for the host, manage the host's group membership and toggle notifications on/off for the host.
====Set Nickname====
*The top section on the ''Manage Host'' page is the '''Set Nickname''' section.
*To set a nickname, fill in the text field labelled '''Nickname''' (only accepts alphanumeric characters, whitespace and underscore) and click the link labelled '''Update Nickname'''
====Add Host to Group====
*If you've created any groups for your hosts, from the ''Manage Host'' page you can add the host to a group.
*Select the desired group from the '''Select Group''' dropdown (for each group the host is already in, you will see a label "Already In Group" following the hostname).
*Click the button labelled '''Add To Group'''
====Remove Host from Group====
*In the '''Remove From Group''' section there is a link for each group the host is in.
*Click the link to remove the host from that group.
==Managing Groups==
===Creating A Group===
*To add a group, click the '''Manage Groups''' link at the top of the page.
*From the ''Manage Groups'' page, fill in the '''Group Name''' field at the top and click '''Add Group''' to add the group.

==The Manage Groups Page==
==Removing A Host==
==Removing A Group==
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NetOps Monitoring

2012-12-03T20:27:02Z

Carlson-lynch:

==Getting Started==
===Verify Account Contacts===
*If you want to receive email or sms notifications regarding the status of your monitored hosts, you will need to make sure that the email address and/or mobile number is tied to a contact on your customer account.
*To add or change an account contact from myaccount.acd.net click '''Manage Contacts''' on the left hand menu. You can then ''Edit'', ''Delete'', or ''Add New Contact''
===Entering NetOps Monitoring===
*Once you have your contacts set, you can access NetOps Monitoring by clicking the link '''NetOps Monitoring''' on the left hand menu.
*The first page you will see will be your ''Host List'' if this is the first time you've used NetOps Monitoring, your list will be empty and you will just see a bar labelled ''Non-Grouped Hosts''. Your monitored hosts will be displayed here once you've added them.
==Managing Hosts==
===Adding A Host===
*Once in the NetOps Monitoring section of myaccount.acd.net, click the '''Add Host''' link at the top of the page.
*In the ''Hostname/IP'' text field, enter the hostname or IP address of the host you want to monitor.
*Under ''Account Contacts:'' you will see the ''Name'' of the contact from your customer account contacts, accompanied by their ''Email Address''and ''Cell Phone'', each with a checkbox to the right. You will also see, next to the ''Cell Phone'' checkbox, a drop down menu under ''Email - to - SMS'' containing a list of common email-to-sms extensions used by providers.
**For each account contact who should receive notifications regarding the state of the monitored host, click the checkbox next to the desired contact method (you can select both ''Email'' and ''Cell Phone'' for any contact).
**If you've selected the ''Cell Phone'' number as a contact method, please use the ''Email - to - SMS'' dropdown menu to select the email-to-sms extension used by your cellular service provider. If you do not know what extension they use, the information should be available on your providers website or can usually be obtained by contacting their support department.
*Once you've entered the IP or hostname of the host, and chosen your desired contacts and contact methods (you can choose no contacts initially and add them later) click the '''Submit''' button to add the host to our NetOps Monitoring system.
**You will see a notification page confirming that the device was successfully added. You can then click '''Host List''' to return.
**The information for your new host may not display right away but within a few minutes it should be available.
===Removing A Host===
*At the bottom of each host entry on the host list there is a '''Remove Host''' link. To remove a host click this link for the host you would like to delete.
*Click the confirmation link on the confirmation page to confirm you wish to delete the host from monitoring.
===The Manage Host Page===
*One of the links at the bottom of each host's entry on the ''Host List'' page is the '''Manage Host''' link. This will take you to a page where you can set a nickname for the host, manage the host's group membership and toggle notifications on/off for the host.
====Set Nickname====
*The top section on the ''Manage Host'' page is the '''Set Nickname''' section.
*To set a nickname, fill in the text field labelled '''Nickname''' (only accepts alphanumeric characters, whitespace and underscore) and click the link labelled '''Update Nickname'''
====Add to Group====
*From the ''Manage Host'' page for a host, you can add the host to
==Managing Groups==
===Creating A Group===
*To add a group, click the '''Manage Groups''' link at the top of the page.
*From the ''Manage Groups'' page, fill in the '''Group Name''' field at the top and click '''Add Group''' to add the group.

==The Manage Groups Page==
==Removing A Host==
==Removing A Group==
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NetOps Monitoring

2012-11-30T00:23:47Z

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NetOps Monitoring

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NetOps Monitoring

2012-11-15T23:03:21Z

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==Removing A Host==
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NetOps Monitoring

2012-11-15T23:03:04Z

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==Removing A Host==
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NetOps Monitoring

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NetOps Monitoring

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NetOps Monitoring

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NetOps Monitoring

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Iperf Speed Testing

2012-04-03T19:58:15Z

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== What it Is ==

Iperf is an industry standard tool for doing accurate speed testing. This tool is accurate and provides clear metrics to understand and use performance. Iperf is open source code. Please read carefully the information contained in this document.

*Iperf is the command line version.
*Jperf is a Graphical User Interface version that uses Iperf.

*Public Source Information about Iperf is located here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iperf
*ACD's Iperf server is iperf.acd.net

== Speed Test Software and Issues ==

There are many types of speed test softwares. Speed testing software is inherently innaccurate due to the complex nature of Internet.

ACD uses IPerf as the standard software for doing performance testing. Changing variables within Iperf also change the performance results, often quite dramatically.

Based upon our lab results, please provide us data with the Recommended Settings for Testing below. Data without the recommended settings and time stamps will generally not be taken into account for troubleshooting.

=== Recommended Settings for Testing ===

This command will run 10 parallel client threads over 240 seconds (4min).

'''iperf -c iperf.acd.net -P 10 -t 240'''

== Servers on ACD.net's Network Configured for iperf ==

iperf.acd.net

== Installing Iperf ==
*[[File:Iperf.zip]]
Download IPerf, unrar and install into '''c:\iperf\'''

== Getting Started ==

To begin using iperf, open up the command prompt and change to the iperf directory by typing '''cd c:\iperf'''.

=== Server Setup (Windows) ===

If you are testing to the ACD server, you do not need to install your own server.

To begin transmitting files between two locations, one machine must be designated the server, while the other must be the client. The command to designate one machine as the server is as follows:
iperf -s

The full command line at this point should read as follows:
C:\iperf>iperf -s
------------------------------------------------------------
Server listening on TCP port 5001
TCP window size: 8.00 KByte (default)

This setup is useful for creating a temporary iperf server for an iperf client to test to. It does not, however, set up a persistent server that will be up and online automatically whenever the machine is.

=== Client Setup (Windows) ===

In order for the second machine to run in client mode, the following command will be entered into the command prompt:

iperf -c [server IP address -or- Hostname]

At this point the client will connect to the server and transfer a single file for the default period of 10 seconds.

C:\iperf>iperf -c 69.63.233.183
------------------------------------------------------------
Client connecting to 69.63.233.183, TCP port 5001
TCP window size: 8.00 KByte (default)
------------------------------------------------------------
[1832] local 69.63.233.182 port 3716 connected with 69.63.233.183 port 5001
[ ID] Interval Transfer Bandwidth
[1832] 0.0-10.0 sec 109 MBytes 91.7 Mbits/sec

== Client Arguments ==
The iperf client supports a great deal of arguments that allow for the transfer to be customized in a number of ways. The following section covers these arguments in detail:

=== Using Single Arguments ===

==== Changing the duration of transfer: ====

To change the duration of the transfer from the default value of 10 seconds, the argument '''-t #''' can be added to the end of the client command, where '''#''' represents the duration in seconds.

C:\iperf>iperf -c iperf.acd.net -t 5

This argument would transfer data to the server for 5 seconds instead of the default 10 seconds.

==== Changing the interval rate: ====

The interval at which data is transferred to the server can be set by using the argument '''-i #''' where '''#''' represents the period in seconds for each interval.

C:\iperf>iperf -c 69.63.233.84 -i 2

This argument would transfer data to the server for 10 seconds (default), and display the data in intervals of 2 seconds (-i 2)

==== Transferring a specific file size: ====

To transfer a file via iperf based on a specific file size as opposed to a duration, the argument '''-n #''' is used, where '''#''' represents the file size in bytes. You can also use '''-n #M''' or '''-n #K''' to enter transfer size in Mbytes or Kbytes.

C:\iperf>iperf -c netflow01.acd.net -n 100000

Will display like:

------------------------------------------------------------
Client connecting to netflow01.acd.net, TCP port 5001
TCP window size: 8.00 KByte (default)
------------------------------------------------------------
[1908] local 69.63.233.190 port 3605 connected with 207.179.118.136 port 5001
[ ID] Interval Transfer Bandwidth
[1908] 0.0- 0.0 sec 104 KBytes 54.5 Mbits/sec

And

C:\iperf>iperf -c netflow01.acd.net -n 100M

Will display like:

------------------------------------------------------------
Client connecting to netflow01.acd.net, TCP port 5001
TCP window size: 8.00 KByte (default)
------------------------------------------------------------
[1908] local 69.63.233.190 port 3614 connected with 207.179.118.136 port 5001
[ ID] Interval Transfer Bandwidth
[1908] 0.0- 8.9 sec 100 MBytes 94.0 Mbits/sec

==== Bidirectional testing: Individually ====

To test both directions of the transfer, one direction at a time, the argument '''-r''' is used.

C:\iperf>iperf -c 69.63.233.182 -r

This argument will test in both directions in turn and will output something like this:

------------------------------------------------------------
Server listening on TCP port 5001
TCP window size: 8.00 KByte (default)
------------------------------------------------------------
------------------------------------------------------------
Client connecting to 69.63.233.182, TCP port 5001
TCP window size: 8.00 KByte (default)
------------------------------------------------------------
[1852] local 69.63.233.190 port 3058 connected with 69.63.233.182 port 5001
[ ID] Interval Transfer Bandwidth
[1852] 0.0-10.0 sec 110 MBytes 92.5 Mbits/sec
[1944] local 69.63.233.190 port 5001 connected with 69.63.233.182 port 2828
[ ID] Interval Transfer Bandwidth
[1944] 0.0-10.0 sec 81.9 MBytes 68.8 Mbits/sec

==== Bidirectional testing: Simultaneously ====

To test both directions of the transfer simultaneously, the argument '''-d''' is used.

C:\iperf>iperf -c netflow01.acd.net -d

Will output like:

------------------------------------------------------------
Server listening on TCP port 5001
TCP window size: 8.00 KByte (default)
------------------------------------------------------------
------------------------------------------------------------
Client connecting to netflow01.acd.net, TCP port 5001
TCP window size: 8.00 KByte (default)
------------------------------------------------------------
[1848] local 69.89.110.216 port 2993 connected with 207.179.118.136 port 5001
[1816] local 69.89.110.216 port 5001 connected with 207.179.118.136 port 55020
[ ID] Interval Transfer Bandwidth
[1848] 0.0-130.2 sec 848 KBytes 53.4 Kbits/sec
[1816] 0.0-163.9 sec 3.13 MBytes 160 Kbits/sec

==== Running Multiple Parallel Connections ====

The argument '''-P #''' where '''#''' represents the number of parallel connections you want to run.

C:\iperf>iperf -c netflow01.acd.net -P 3

Will output like:

------------------------------------------------------------
Client connecting to netflow01.acd.net, TCP port 5001
TCP window size: 8.00 KByte (default)
------------------------------------------------------------
[1872] local 69.89.110.216 port 3065 connected with 207.179.118.136 port 5001
[1888] local 69.89.110.216 port 3064 connected with 207.179.118.136 port 5001
[1908] local 69.89.110.216 port 3063 connected with 207.179.118.136 port 5001
[ ID] Interval Transfer Bandwidth
[1908] 0.0-130.4 sec 456 KBytes 28.6 Kbits/sec
[1872] 0.0-130.4 sec 264 KBytes 16.6 Kbits/sec
[1888] 0.0-130.9 sec 208 KBytes 13.0 Kbits/sec
[SUM] 0.0-130.9 sec 928 KBytes 58.1 Kbits/sec

Displaying the results port by port followed by the [SUM] with totals for the entire transaction.

==== Choosing which port to connect to or listen on ====

To set which ports to use on the client side of iperf the argument '''-p''' and '''-L''' are utilized. 
:When used by the client, the '''-p''' argument determines which port on the server to connect to using the format '''-p #'''' where # is a port number on the iperf server. 
:The '''-L''' argument lets you select which port the client will listen on in the case of bidirectional testing using the format '''-L #''' where # is a port number on the client machine. 

=== Using Multiple Arguments ===

It is possible to use iperf arguments together to have more control over the testing process and the results you receive in return. What follows are examples of some of the useful and possible combination of iperf arguments.

==== Using the interval and duration arguments together: ====

Changing both the duration of the transfer as well as the interval for the same test is as simple as adding both arguments to the command line:

C:\iperf>iperf -c 69.63.233.84 -i 2 -t 20

This argument would transfer data to the server for 20 seconds (-t 20), and display the data in intervals of 2 seconds (-i 2)

File:Iperf.zip

2012-04-03T19:57:40Z

Carlson-lynch:

Iperf Speed Testing

2012-04-03T19:50:45Z

Carlson-lynch: /* Installing Iperf */

== What it Is ==

Iperf is an industry standard tool for doing accurate speed testing. This tool is accurate and provides clear metrics to understand and use performance. Iperf is open source code. Please read carefully the information contained in this document.

*Iperf is the command line version.
*Jperf is a Graphical User Interface version that uses Iperf.

*Public Source Information about Iperf is located here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iperf
*ACD's Iperf server is iperf.acd.net

== Speed Test Software and Issues ==

There are many types of speed test softwares. Speed testing software is inherently innaccurate due to the complex nature of Internet.

ACD uses IPerf as the standard software for doing performance testing. Changing variables within Iperf also change the performance results, often quite dramatically.

Based upon our lab results, please provide us data with the Recommended Settings for Testing below. Data without the recommended settings and time stamps will generally not be taken into account for troubleshooting.

=== Recommended Settings for Testing ===

This command will run 10 parallel client threads over 240 seconds (4min).

'''iperf -c iperf.acd.net -P 10 -t 240'''

== Servers on ACD.net's Network Configured for iperf ==

iperf.acd.net

== Installing Iperf ==

Download IPerf, unrar and install into '''c:\iperf\'''

== Getting Started ==

To begin using iperf, open up the command prompt and change to the iperf directory by typing '''cd c:\iperf'''.

=== Server Setup (Windows) ===

If you are testing to the ACD server, you do not need to install your own server.

To begin transmitting files between two locations, one machine must be designated the server, while the other must be the client. The command to designate one machine as the server is as follows:
iperf -s

The full command line at this point should read as follows:
C:\iperf>iperf -s
------------------------------------------------------------
Server listening on TCP port 5001
TCP window size: 8.00 KByte (default)

This setup is useful for creating a temporary iperf server for an iperf client to test to. It does not, however, set up a persistent server that will be up and online automatically whenever the machine is.

=== Client Setup (Windows) ===

In order for the second machine to run in client mode, the following command will be entered into the command prompt:

iperf -c [server IP address -or- Hostname]

At this point the client will connect to the server and transfer a single file for the default period of 10 seconds.

C:\iperf>iperf -c 69.63.233.183
------------------------------------------------------------
Client connecting to 69.63.233.183, TCP port 5001
TCP window size: 8.00 KByte (default)
------------------------------------------------------------
[1832] local 69.63.233.182 port 3716 connected with 69.63.233.183 port 5001
[ ID] Interval Transfer Bandwidth
[1832] 0.0-10.0 sec 109 MBytes 91.7 Mbits/sec

== Client Arguments ==
The iperf client supports a great deal of arguments that allow for the transfer to be customized in a number of ways. The following section covers these arguments in detail:

=== Using Single Arguments ===

==== Changing the duration of transfer: ====

To change the duration of the transfer from the default value of 10 seconds, the argument '''-t #''' can be added to the end of the client command, where '''#''' represents the duration in seconds.

C:\iperf>iperf -c iperf.acd.net -t 5

This argument would transfer data to the server for 5 seconds instead of the default 10 seconds.

==== Changing the interval rate: ====

The interval at which data is transferred to the server can be set by using the argument '''-i #''' where '''#''' represents the period in seconds for each interval.

C:\iperf>iperf -c 69.63.233.84 -i 2

This argument would transfer data to the server for 10 seconds (default), and display the data in intervals of 2 seconds (-i 2)

==== Transferring a specific file size: ====

To transfer a file via iperf based on a specific file size as opposed to a duration, the argument '''-n #''' is used, where '''#''' represents the file size in bytes. You can also use '''-n #M''' or '''-n #K''' to enter transfer size in Mbytes or Kbytes.

C:\iperf>iperf -c netflow01.acd.net -n 100000

Will display like:

------------------------------------------------------------
Client connecting to netflow01.acd.net, TCP port 5001
TCP window size: 8.00 KByte (default)
------------------------------------------------------------
[1908] local 69.63.233.190 port 3605 connected with 207.179.118.136 port 5001
[ ID] Interval Transfer Bandwidth
[1908] 0.0- 0.0 sec 104 KBytes 54.5 Mbits/sec

And

C:\iperf>iperf -c netflow01.acd.net -n 100M

Will display like:

------------------------------------------------------------
Client connecting to netflow01.acd.net, TCP port 5001
TCP window size: 8.00 KByte (default)
------------------------------------------------------------
[1908] local 69.63.233.190 port 3614 connected with 207.179.118.136 port 5001
[ ID] Interval Transfer Bandwidth
[1908] 0.0- 8.9 sec 100 MBytes 94.0 Mbits/sec

==== Bidirectional testing: Individually ====

To test both directions of the transfer, one direction at a time, the argument '''-r''' is used.

C:\iperf>iperf -c 69.63.233.182 -r

This argument will test in both directions in turn and will output something like this:

------------------------------------------------------------
Server listening on TCP port 5001
TCP window size: 8.00 KByte (default)
------------------------------------------------------------
------------------------------------------------------------
Client connecting to 69.63.233.182, TCP port 5001
TCP window size: 8.00 KByte (default)
------------------------------------------------------------
[1852] local 69.63.233.190 port 3058 connected with 69.63.233.182 port 5001
[ ID] Interval Transfer Bandwidth
[1852] 0.0-10.0 sec 110 MBytes 92.5 Mbits/sec
[1944] local 69.63.233.190 port 5001 connected with 69.63.233.182 port 2828
[ ID] Interval Transfer Bandwidth
[1944] 0.0-10.0 sec 81.9 MBytes 68.8 Mbits/sec

==== Bidirectional testing: Simultaneously ====

To test both directions of the transfer simultaneously, the argument '''-d''' is used.

C:\iperf>iperf -c netflow01.acd.net -d

Will output like:

------------------------------------------------------------
Server listening on TCP port 5001
TCP window size: 8.00 KByte (default)
------------------------------------------------------------
------------------------------------------------------------
Client connecting to netflow01.acd.net, TCP port 5001
TCP window size: 8.00 KByte (default)
------------------------------------------------------------
[1848] local 69.89.110.216 port 2993 connected with 207.179.118.136 port 5001
[1816] local 69.89.110.216 port 5001 connected with 207.179.118.136 port 55020
[ ID] Interval Transfer Bandwidth
[1848] 0.0-130.2 sec 848 KBytes 53.4 Kbits/sec
[1816] 0.0-163.9 sec 3.13 MBytes 160 Kbits/sec

==== Running Multiple Parallel Connections ====

The argument '''-P #''' where '''#''' represents the number of parallel connections you want to run.

C:\iperf>iperf -c netflow01.acd.net -P 3

Will output like:

------------------------------------------------------------
Client connecting to netflow01.acd.net, TCP port 5001
TCP window size: 8.00 KByte (default)
------------------------------------------------------------
[1872] local 69.89.110.216 port 3065 connected with 207.179.118.136 port 5001
[1888] local 69.89.110.216 port 3064 connected with 207.179.118.136 port 5001
[1908] local 69.89.110.216 port 3063 connected with 207.179.118.136 port 5001
[ ID] Interval Transfer Bandwidth
[1908] 0.0-130.4 sec 456 KBytes 28.6 Kbits/sec
[1872] 0.0-130.4 sec 264 KBytes 16.6 Kbits/sec
[1888] 0.0-130.9 sec 208 KBytes 13.0 Kbits/sec
[SUM] 0.0-130.9 sec 928 KBytes 58.1 Kbits/sec

Displaying the results port by port followed by the [SUM] with totals for the entire transaction.

==== Choosing which port to connect to or listen on ====

To set which ports to use on the client side of iperf the argument '''-p''' and '''-L''' are utilized. 
:When used by the client, the '''-p''' argument determines which port on the server to connect to using the format '''-p #'''' where # is a port number on the iperf server. 
:The '''-L''' argument lets you select which port the client will listen on in the case of bidirectional testing using the format '''-L #''' where # is a port number on the client machine. 

=== Using Multiple Arguments ===

It is possible to use iperf arguments together to have more control over the testing process and the results you receive in return. What follows are examples of some of the useful and possible combination of iperf arguments.

==== Using the interval and duration arguments together: ====

Changing both the duration of the transfer as well as the interval for the same test is as simple as adding both arguments to the command line:

C:\iperf>iperf -c 69.63.233.84 -i 2 -t 20

This argument would transfer data to the server for 20 seconds (-t 20), and display the data in intervals of 2 seconds (-i 2)

Iperf Speed Testing

2012-04-03T19:12:17Z

Carlson-lynch: /* Installing Iperf */

== What it Is ==

Iperf is an industry standard tool for doing accurate speed testing. This tool is accurate and provides clear metrics to understand and use performance. Iperf is open source code. Please read carefully the information contained in this document.

*Iperf is the command line version.
*Jperf is a Graphical User Interface version that uses Iperf.

*Public Source Information about Iperf is located here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iperf
*ACD's Iperf server is iperf.acd.net

== Speed Test Software and Issues ==

There are many types of speed test softwares. Speed testing software is inherently innaccurate due to the complex nature of Internet.

ACD uses IPerf as the standard software for doing performance testing. Changing variables within Iperf also change the performance results, often quite dramatically.

Based upon our lab results, please provide us data with the Recommended Settings for Testing below. Data without the recommended settings and time stamps will generally not be taken into account for troubleshooting.

=== Recommended Settings for Testing ===

This command will run 10 parallel client threads over 240 seconds (4min).

'''iperf -c iperf.acd.net -P 10 -t 240'''

== Servers on ACD.net's Network Configured for iperf ==

iperf.acd.net

== Installing Iperf ==

Download IPerf, unrar and install into '''c:\iperf\'''
*Iperf can be downloaded from: http://sourceforge.net/projects/iperf/

== Getting Started ==

To begin using iperf, open up the command prompt and change to the iperf directory by typing '''cd c:\iperf'''.

=== Server Setup (Windows) ===

If you are testing to the ACD server, you do not need to install your own server.

To begin transmitting files between two locations, one machine must be designated the server, while the other must be the client. The command to designate one machine as the server is as follows:
iperf -s

The full command line at this point should read as follows:
C:\iperf>iperf -s
------------------------------------------------------------
Server listening on TCP port 5001
TCP window size: 8.00 KByte (default)

This setup is useful for creating a temporary iperf server for an iperf client to test to. It does not, however, set up a persistent server that will be up and online automatically whenever the machine is.

=== Client Setup (Windows) ===

In order for the second machine to run in client mode, the following command will be entered into the command prompt:

iperf -c [server IP address -or- Hostname]

At this point the client will connect to the server and transfer a single file for the default period of 10 seconds.

C:\iperf>iperf -c 69.63.233.183
------------------------------------------------------------
Client connecting to 69.63.233.183, TCP port 5001
TCP window size: 8.00 KByte (default)
------------------------------------------------------------
[1832] local 69.63.233.182 port 3716 connected with 69.63.233.183 port 5001
[ ID] Interval Transfer Bandwidth
[1832] 0.0-10.0 sec 109 MBytes 91.7 Mbits/sec

== Client Arguments ==
The iperf client supports a great deal of arguments that allow for the transfer to be customized in a number of ways. The following section covers these arguments in detail:

=== Using Single Arguments ===

==== Changing the duration of transfer: ====

To change the duration of the transfer from the default value of 10 seconds, the argument '''-t #''' can be added to the end of the client command, where '''#''' represents the duration in seconds.

C:\iperf>iperf -c iperf.acd.net -t 5

This argument would transfer data to the server for 5 seconds instead of the default 10 seconds.

==== Changing the interval rate: ====

The interval at which data is transferred to the server can be set by using the argument '''-i #''' where '''#''' represents the period in seconds for each interval.

C:\iperf>iperf -c 69.63.233.84 -i 2

This argument would transfer data to the server for 10 seconds (default), and display the data in intervals of 2 seconds (-i 2)

==== Transferring a specific file size: ====

To transfer a file via iperf based on a specific file size as opposed to a duration, the argument '''-n #''' is used, where '''#''' represents the file size in bytes. You can also use '''-n #M''' or '''-n #K''' to enter transfer size in Mbytes or Kbytes.

C:\iperf>iperf -c netflow01.acd.net -n 100000

Will display like:

------------------------------------------------------------
Client connecting to netflow01.acd.net, TCP port 5001
TCP window size: 8.00 KByte (default)
------------------------------------------------------------
[1908] local 69.63.233.190 port 3605 connected with 207.179.118.136 port 5001
[ ID] Interval Transfer Bandwidth
[1908] 0.0- 0.0 sec 104 KBytes 54.5 Mbits/sec

And

C:\iperf>iperf -c netflow01.acd.net -n 100M

Will display like:

------------------------------------------------------------
Client connecting to netflow01.acd.net, TCP port 5001
TCP window size: 8.00 KByte (default)
------------------------------------------------------------
[1908] local 69.63.233.190 port 3614 connected with 207.179.118.136 port 5001
[ ID] Interval Transfer Bandwidth
[1908] 0.0- 8.9 sec 100 MBytes 94.0 Mbits/sec

==== Bidirectional testing: Individually ====

To test both directions of the transfer, one direction at a time, the argument '''-r''' is used.

C:\iperf>iperf -c 69.63.233.182 -r

This argument will test in both directions in turn and will output something like this:

------------------------------------------------------------
Server listening on TCP port 5001
TCP window size: 8.00 KByte (default)
------------------------------------------------------------
------------------------------------------------------------
Client connecting to 69.63.233.182, TCP port 5001
TCP window size: 8.00 KByte (default)
------------------------------------------------------------
[1852] local 69.63.233.190 port 3058 connected with 69.63.233.182 port 5001
[ ID] Interval Transfer Bandwidth
[1852] 0.0-10.0 sec 110 MBytes 92.5 Mbits/sec
[1944] local 69.63.233.190 port 5001 connected with 69.63.233.182 port 2828
[ ID] Interval Transfer Bandwidth
[1944] 0.0-10.0 sec 81.9 MBytes 68.8 Mbits/sec

==== Bidirectional testing: Simultaneously ====

To test both directions of the transfer simultaneously, the argument '''-d''' is used.

C:\iperf>iperf -c netflow01.acd.net -d

Will output like:

------------------------------------------------------------
Server listening on TCP port 5001
TCP window size: 8.00 KByte (default)
------------------------------------------------------------
------------------------------------------------------------
Client connecting to netflow01.acd.net, TCP port 5001
TCP window size: 8.00 KByte (default)
------------------------------------------------------------
[1848] local 69.89.110.216 port 2993 connected with 207.179.118.136 port 5001
[1816] local 69.89.110.216 port 5001 connected with 207.179.118.136 port 55020
[ ID] Interval Transfer Bandwidth
[1848] 0.0-130.2 sec 848 KBytes 53.4 Kbits/sec
[1816] 0.0-163.9 sec 3.13 MBytes 160 Kbits/sec

==== Running Multiple Parallel Connections ====

The argument '''-P #''' where '''#''' represents the number of parallel connections you want to run.

C:\iperf>iperf -c netflow01.acd.net -P 3

Will output like:

------------------------------------------------------------
Client connecting to netflow01.acd.net, TCP port 5001
TCP window size: 8.00 KByte (default)
------------------------------------------------------------
[1872] local 69.89.110.216 port 3065 connected with 207.179.118.136 port 5001
[1888] local 69.89.110.216 port 3064 connected with 207.179.118.136 port 5001
[1908] local 69.89.110.216 port 3063 connected with 207.179.118.136 port 5001
[ ID] Interval Transfer Bandwidth
[1908] 0.0-130.4 sec 456 KBytes 28.6 Kbits/sec
[1872] 0.0-130.4 sec 264 KBytes 16.6 Kbits/sec
[1888] 0.0-130.9 sec 208 KBytes 13.0 Kbits/sec
[SUM] 0.0-130.9 sec 928 KBytes 58.1 Kbits/sec

Displaying the results port by port followed by the [SUM] with totals for the entire transaction.

==== Choosing which port to connect to or listen on ====

To set which ports to use on the client side of iperf the argument '''-p''' and '''-L''' are utilized. 
:When used by the client, the '''-p''' argument determines which port on the server to connect to using the format '''-p #'''' where # is a port number on the iperf server. 
:The '''-L''' argument lets you select which port the client will listen on in the case of bidirectional testing using the format '''-L #''' where # is a port number on the client machine. 

=== Using Multiple Arguments ===

It is possible to use iperf arguments together to have more control over the testing process and the results you receive in return. What follows are examples of some of the useful and possible combination of iperf arguments.

==== Using the interval and duration arguments together: ====

Changing both the duration of the transfer as well as the interval for the same test is as simple as adding both arguments to the command line:

C:\iperf>iperf -c 69.63.233.84 -i 2 -t 20

This argument would transfer data to the server for 20 seconds (-t 20), and display the data in intervals of 2 seconds (-i 2)

Using your Cpanel Interface

2012-01-19T23:08:30Z

Carlson-lynch: /* DNS (Simple DNS Zone Editor) */

==The Admin Page==
*Once you've logged in to your cPanel account ([[Accessing your Web Hosting Cpanel account]]) you will be greeted by your Admin Page. From this interface you can manage many facets of your domain hosting.
[[File:Homescreen.png|thumb|alt=Cpanel Admin Page|Example of Admin Page]]
===Preferences===
*The preferences section offers options relating to your Cpanel account along with language and style options for your Admin Page.
====Getting Started Wizard====
*The '''Getting Started Wizard''' will walk you through some basics of web hosting along with walking you through a few basic Cpanel tasks.
====Video Turorials====
*Links to a set of video tutorials provided by Cpanel which walk you through common cpanel tasks.
====Change Password====
*You can change the main password for your Cpanel account from here.
====Update Contact Info====
*From here you can set contact emails which you can set to be automatically notified when your disk usage, bandwidth or email account quotas are at or near their maximum.
====Change Style====
*Lets you change the look of your Admin Page.
====Change Language====
*Allows you to select the language for your Admin Page from the following options:
**Arabic
**Brazilian Portuguese
**Chinese
**Dutch
**English
**French
**German
**Hindi
**Iberian Spanish
**Polish
**Portuguese
**Romanian
**Russian
**Spanish
====Shortcuts====
*Will help you automatically generate links or desktop shortcuts that will take you to your Admin Page or Webmail.
===Mail===
*The mail section provides utilities to manage email accounts, forwards, spam filtering, MX records and a variety of other options.
[[File:EmailAccounts.PNG|thumb|alt=Email Accounts Interface|Email Accounts Management Interface]]
====Email accounts====
*From the email accounts interface you can:
**Add Email accounts
**Remove Email accounts
**Change Quota for individual email accounts
**Change Password for individual email accounts
**Download auto-configure scripts for Microsoft Outlook, Outlook Express and Mac Mail
*Further information on this can be found at: [[Cpanel Email Accounts Interface]].
====Webmail====
*Redirects you to the Webmail Login interface.
====BoxTrapper====
*Allows you to configure BoxTrapper on a per account basis.
*"BoxTrapper protects your inbox from spam by requiring all email senders not on your Whitelist reply to a verification email before you can receive their mail."
====Spam Assassin====
*Spam Assassin lets you configure a spam filer for accounts in your domain.
*More information on setting up SpamAssassin filtering for your Cpanel hosted email can be found at: [[Cpanel SpamAssassin Setup and Management]]
====Forwarders====
*Lets you set up email forwarding on a per account or per domain basis for your Cpanel hosted email and domains.
====Auto Responders====
*Lets you set up an automated reply which will be received by anyone who sends to an account you specify and control.
====Default Address====
*From the Default Address interface you can configure settings for what to do with email sent to invalid (non-existent) email addresses within your domain.
*You have the option to:
**Discard with an error message bounceback returned to the sender.
**Forward the emails to an email address of your choosing.
**Forward the emails to your system account.
**Send the email to a program of your choosing that you've uploaded to your hosting space.
**Discard without bounceback email being sent.
===DNS (Simple DNS Zone Editor)===
[[File:CpanelDNS.PNG|thumb|alt=Simple DNS Zone Editor Interface|Simple DNS Zone Editor Interface]]
*The Simple DNS Zone Editor lets you and and remove A and CNAME records for your domain.
====Add an A Record====
*To add an A record to your zone, enter the name you would like in the '''Name''' field and the associated IP address in the '''Address''' Field. Then press '''Add a Record'''.
====Add an CNAME Record====
*To add an CNAME record to your zone, enter the name you would like in the '''Name''' field and the name you would like it to point to in the '''CNAME''' Field. Then press '''Add CNAME Record'''.
====User-Defined Records====
*Will show you a list of existing User created records for your DNS zone.
=====Delete a DNS Record=====
*You can '''Delete''' entries under '''User Defined Records''' by clicking the link labelled '''Delete''' listed under '''Action'''

Using your Cpanel Interface

2012-01-19T22:20:03Z

Carlson-lynch:

File:CpanelDNS.PNG

2012-01-19T22:13:15Z

Carlson-lynch: Cpanel Simple DNS Zone Editor Screenshot

Cpanel Simple DNS Zone Editor Screenshot

Using your Cpanel Interface

2012-01-19T22:12:18Z

Carlson-lynch:

==The Admin Page==
*Once you've logged in to your cPanel account ([[Accessing your Web Hosting Cpanel account]]) you will be greeted by your Admin Page. From this interface you can manage many facets of your domain hosting.
[[File:Homescreen.png|thumb|alt=Cpanel Admin Page|Example of Admin Page]]
===Preferences===
*The preferences section offers options relating to your Cpanel account along with language and style options for your Admin Page.
====Getting Started Wizard====
*The '''Getting Started Wizard''' will walk you through some basics of web hosting along with walking you through a few basic Cpanel tasks.
====Video Turorials====
*Links to a set of video tutorials provided by Cpanel which walk you through common cpanel tasks.
====Change Password====
*You can change the main password for your Cpanel account from here.
====Update Contact Info====
*From here you can set contact emails which you can set to be automatically notified when your disk usage, bandwidth or email account quotas are at or near their maximum.
====Change Style====
*Lets you change the look of your Admin Page.
====Change Language====
*Allows you to select the language for your Admin Page from the following options:
**Arabic
**Brazilian Portuguese
**Chinese
**Dutch
**English
**French
**German
**Hindi
**Iberian Spanish
**Polish
**Portuguese
**Romanian
**Russian
**Spanish
====Shortcuts====
*Will help you automatically generate links or desktop shortcuts that will take you to your Admin Page or Webmail.
===Mail===
*The mail section provides utilities to manage email accounts, forwards, spam filtering, MX records and a variety of other options.
[[File:EmailAccounts.PNG|thumb|alt=Email Accounts Interface|Email Accounts Management Interface]]
====Email accounts====
*From the email accounts interface you can:
**Add Email accounts
**Remove Email accounts
**Change Quota for individual email accounts
**Change Password for individual email accounts
**Download auto-configure scripts for Microsoft Outlook, Outlook Express and Mac Mail
*Further information on this can be found at: [[Cpanel Email Accounts Interface]].
====Webmail====
*Redirects you to the Webmail Login interface.
====BoxTrapper====
*Allows you to configure BoxTrapper on a per account basis.
*"BoxTrapper protects your inbox from spam by requiring all email senders not on your Whitelist reply to a verification email before you can receive their mail."
====Spam Assassin====
*Spam Assassin lets you configure a spam filer for accounts in your domain.
*More information on setting up SpamAssassin filtering for your Cpanel hosted email can be found at: [[Cpanel SpamAssassin Setup and Management]]
====Forwarders====
*Lets you set up email forwarding on a per account or per domain basis for your Cpanel hosted email and domains.
====Auto Responders====
*Lets you set up an automated reply which will be received by anyone who sends to an account you specify and control.
====Default Address====
*From the Default Address interface you can configure settings for what to do with email sent to invalid (non-existent) email addresses within your domain.
*You have the option to:
**Discard with an error message bounceback returned to the sender.
**Forward the emails to an email address of your choosing.
**Forward the emails to your system account.
**Send the email to a program of your choosing that you've uploaded to your hosting space.
**Discard without bounceback email being sent.
===DNS (Simple DNS Zone Editor)===
*The Simple DNS Zone Editor lets you and and remove A and CNAME records for your domain.
====Add an A Record====

Using your Cpanel Interface

2012-01-18T22:16:10Z

Carlson-lynch: /* Default Address */

Cpanel Email Accounts Interface

2011-09-30T22:48:58Z

Carlson-lynch:

===Adding an Email Account===
[[File:EmailAccounts2.PNG|thumb|alt=Email Accounts Interface|Adding an Email Account]]
*Enter the desired username and password into the text fields on the Email Accounts page.
**Passwords must have a strength score of 50 or greater.
*Set the Quota for the email account.
*The user will be able to access webmail for the account at http://''yourdomain.example'':2095
*You can set up your email client (outlook, thunderbird, mac mail, etc) using the following settings for your cPanel hosted email:
**Incoming Mail Server (POP3): mail.''yourdomain.example''
***Port: 110
**Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP): mail.''yourdomain.example''
***Port: 25
**Using password authentication for your outgoing server no SSL or SPA.

Cpanel Email Accounts Interface

2011-09-30T22:48:37Z

Carlson-lynch:

===Adding an Email Account===
[[File:EmailAccounts2.PNG|thumb|alt=Email Accounts Interface|Adding an Email Account]]
*Enter the desired username and password into the text fields on the Email Accounts page.
**Passwords must have a complexity score of 50 or greater.
*Set the Quota for the email account.
*The user will be able to access webmail for the account at http://''yourdomain.example'':2095
*You can set up your email client (outlook, thunderbird, mac mail, etc) using the following settings for your cPanel hosted email:
**Incoming Mail Server (POP3): mail.''yourdomain.example''
***Port: 110
**Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP): mail.''yourdomain.example''
***Port: 25
**Using password authentication for your outgoing server no SSL or SPA.

Cpanel Email Accounts Interface

2011-09-30T22:47:57Z

Carlson-lynch:

===Adding an Email Account===
[[File:EmailAccounts2.PNG|thumb|alt=Email Accounts Interface|Adding an Email Account]]
*Enter the desired username and password into the text fields on the Email Accounts page.
*Set the Quota for the email account.
*The user will be able to access webmail for the account at http://''yourdomain.example'':2095
*You can set up your email client (outlook, thunderbird, mac mail, etc) using the following settings for your cPanel hosted email:
**Incoming Mail Server (POP3): mail.''yourdomain.example''
***Port: 110
**Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP): mail.''yourdomain.example''
***Port: 25
**Using password authentication for your outgoing server no SSL or SPA.

Cpanel Email Accounts Interface

2011-09-30T22:38:19Z

Carlson-lynch:

===Adding an Email Account===
[[File:EmailAccounts2.PNG|thumb|alt=Email Accounts Interface|Adding an Email Account]]
*Enter the desired username and password into the text fields on the Email Accounts page.
*Set the Quota for the email account.
*The user will be able to access webmail for the account at http://''yourdomain.example'':2095
*You can set up your email client (outlook, thunderbird, mac mail, etc) using the following settings for your cPanel hosted email:
**Incoming Mail Server (POP3): mail.''yourdomain.example''
***Port: 110
**Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP): mail.''yourdomain.example''
***Port: 25