Network Performance Monitor Getting Started Guide
Welcome to the Getting Started Guide: Part 1.
To learn how to start monitoring your network, complete the following tasks:
|   | Install NPM. See the SolarWinds Orion Installer for system requirements, planning checklists, and installation instructions. The Getting Started Guide expects that you have already installed NPM. | 
|   | Discover the devices on your network and select devices to monitor. 
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|   | Investigate devices with issues: 
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|   | Resolve an alert that was triggered. | 
|   | Run a predefined report and schedule the report to run regularly. | 
When you have finished this guide, see Getting Started Guide: Customize to get familiar with basic customization procedures and Beyond Getting Started for information about other features.
Existing customers: Access your licensed software from the SolarWinds Customer Portal. If you need any help, contact our Support Reps.
Evaluators: Download your free 30-day evaluation from www.solarwinds.com. If you need assistance with your evaluation, contact sales@solarwinds.com.