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SolarWinds Releases Latest Version of its Most Popular Free Tool - TFTP Server

AUSTIN, Texas - November 3, 2009 - SolarWinds® (NYSE:SWI), a leading provider of powerful, simple and affordable network management software </> to more than 88,000 customers worldwide, announced today the latest update to its most popular free tool, SolarWinds TFTP Server. TFTP Server </products/freetools/free_tftp_server.aspx>, which has been a part of the SolarWinds product line-up since 1998, is a well-trusted, reliable and secure solution for network engineers to back up configurations, change community strings, and run IOS updates as they prepare for the year ahead.

“Configuration management is a part of every network engineer's standard maintenance, but with high user activity throughout the year, it's often difficult to apply changes without running the risk of causing a disruption. With the end of year approaching, it's a good time for network administrators to take advantage of downtime and a lower risk environment while users are out of the office. And, this updated version of our free TFTP Server is a great tool to help them get started.” - said Josh Stephens, SolarWinds' Head Geek.

SolarWinds' multi-threaded TFTP Server helps network engineers with projects ranging from file transfers up to 4 GB to network auditing projects. Rather than manually enter network command lines, users can download the free TFTP Server to upload/download executable images and configurations to routers, switches, firewalls, and other network infrastructure devices.

TFTP Server highlights support year-end best practices:
• Upgrade IOS images and firmware to network devices while users are away to avoid interruption and to provide ample free time if troubleshooting is required.
• Backup configuration files on critical routers and switches. While backing up configs is recommended on a regular basis, down time associated with the end of year is an ideal time to make sure everything is in order and that no config has been overlooked.
• Apply any new policies, including community strings, on network devices as part of a yearly policy audit to change password credentials.

Additional features:
• 4 GB Transfers - transfer files up to 4 GB supporting the latest IOS or firmware versions without file size concerns
• Multi-vendor Support - upload or download configs to multi-vendor network devices
• Advanced Security - authorizes specific IP addresses or ranges of IP addresses for transfers
• Multi-threaded - concurrently uploads and downloads images from multiple network devices saving valuable time when managing large networks with many devices
• Runs as a Service - delivers 24 x 7 TFTP Server availability for an entire network
• Latest Update - 64 bit OS support, improved error handling, and multiple subnet binding