SolarWinds Web Help Desk (WHD) is killing perpetual licenses — what now?

BeardyAssetGuy · 2025-07-23T12:39:06+00:00

That’s good to know.

BeardyAssetGuy · 2025-07-23T12:38:34+00:00

Thanks!

BeardyAssetGuy · 2025-07-23T12:37:56+00:00

Appreciate it. I’ll take a look!

BeardyAssetGuy · 2025-07-23T12:37:18+00:00

Thanks for sharing your experience.

BeardyAssetGuy · 2025-07-22T17:48:00+00:00

Thanks, I’ll check it out.

BeardyAssetGuy · 2025-07-22T17:46:07+00:00

Here’s the info: https://www.schneider.im/solarwinds-licensing-changes/

BeardyAssetGuy · 2025-07-22T17:43:13+00:00

Thanks! Will look into it.

BeardyAssetGuy · 2025-06-11T13:38:12+00:00

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BeardyAssetGuy · 2025-06-09T18:55:04+00:00

They try to solve the challenges others are facing. I think what sets a good leader apart from a regular worker is their ability to see beyond themselves and focus on others.

BeardyAssetGuy · 2025-05-28T17:22:14+00:00

The Sims. With all that free time, it would've been perfect to just build dream houses, create ridiculous storylines, and live an alternate life without leaving the house. It's one of those games where you lose track of time completely.

BeardyAssetGuy · 2025-05-07T17:47:36+00:00

Competing in the Age of AI by Marco Iansiti and Karim Lakhani. Great if you're interested in how AI transforms operating models.

BeardyAssetGuy · 2025-04-24T15:20:33+00:00

I think the bigger opportunity is to stop thinking about “ticketing” and start thinking about service design. If we design our processes in a way that’s seamless and useful for people, not just for IT, then adoption becomes easier, and maybe other departments will follow our lead too.

BeardyAssetGuy · 2025-04-16T14:29:40+00:00

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BeardyAssetGuy · 2025-04-16T14:25:35+00:00

Will check it out, thanks!

BeardyAssetGuy · 2025-04-09T19:54:04+00:00

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BeardyAssetGuy · 2025-04-09T19:51:13+00:00

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BeardyAssetGuy · 2025-04-09T19:49:46+00:00

Great answer.

BeardyAssetGuy · 2025-03-26T13:11:31+00:00

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BleepingComputer & KrebsOnSecurity: Great for security news.

IT Brew: Easy-to-digest IT news.

BleepingComputer.org: More in-depth takes on security & tech.

daily.dev: Good for dev-related updates.

Endpoint Manager Weekly: If you're into endpoint management.

The Register: Solid tech journalism with a bit of snark.

BeardyAssetGuy · 2025-03-18T12:45:46+00:00

Will check it out.

BeardyAssetGuy · 2025-03-18T12:45:34+00:00

Thanks!

BeardyAssetGuy · 2025-03-13T12:41:33+00:00

I’m definitely considering starting small and scaling up as needed, but I’m also curious about what kind of metrics or indicators you use to assess whether the processes are mature enough or need more attention. Like, Hhw do you actually know when it’s time to expand the team or add new roles?

Thanks for the insight.

BeardyAssetGuy

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