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Not so long ago we have made you - the major driving force behind our ever-expanding data center control panel, a sincere promise. More specifically, we have come up with a formula destined to continuously reinforce Admin Experience with every new EasyDCIM version released: intuitive interface → ease and speed of use → more tasks completed within less time. Because we never go back on our word, we have just subjected our software into close scrutiny to perk its structure up and keep that very promise. We proudly present the results of this ambitious venture – the comprehensively revitalized EasyDCIM v1.4.2! Let us take you on a journey through the most noteworthy modifications which will ensure maximum efficiency of your panel without losing even a bit of quality. EasyDCIM v1.4.2 will safeguard the utmost Admin Experience with a few hefty functionalities. Probably the most practical of them is the revamped Network Auto Discovering option empowering you to add all devices within your network at one go by means of an SNMP protocol. Say goodbye to the times when you had to type in the IP addresses manually! Wouldn’t you like to keep track of all the changes introduced to your devices and know the answer to all nagging questions: who, what, when and where? Now imagine you can have this whole wisdom focused in one place labeled as Revision History! There are many functionalities worth mentioning, but we shall confine this brief guide to one more, and that is IMPI Console VPN Instructions. If you want to instruct your clients on how to connect to VPN and download the Java console without tones of operations and rerouting, this is just what the doctor ordered! Just fill in four fields added in the configuration form of the IPMI connection exactly for this purpose and go easy from now on. It looks like our bag of novelties is bottomless since we still have a few aces up our sleeve! Among the tidbits that will send shivers down your spine you will discover for example a must-have functionality for auto-detecting VLANs on Cisco devices and a handful of improvements brought into your favorite EasyDCIM modules which jumped at the opportunity and picked up some freshening-up too: OS Installation For EasyDCIM 1.2.0 has been boosted with a possibility to select several install addons while installing a new OS as well as synchronize them from NOC-PS to EasyDCIM, IP Address Management For EasyDCIM 1.5.2 has been charged with two widgets resulting in a more transparent display of IP addresses in the subnet and a device's summary view. It would ruin the whole fun if we disclosed all the spicy secrets of EasyDCIM v1.4.2 right away, wouldn’t it? You know where to look for the rest – a magical place called the changelog! Go to changelog!

Some say that nothing should be done in haste but gripping a flea. We can agree that in most situations you should avoid unnecessary rush, but how to reconcile a pervasive multitasking with the ever-growing pace of life? What if you could eliminate the hurry from your work completely? You can think it is easier said than done, we say - not really! Our latest EasyDCIM v1.4.1 will make this possible. The several new, really clever features will help you save a lot of your precious time... and nerves. :) The centerpiece of this version is the capability to Mass Edit/Delete items and attributes in various tables, related, but not limited to inventory, servers, items, locations or users! You will no longer spend more time than it is absolutely necessary to control and update your data center assets. Changing the status of 500 devices in 5 seconds? You got this! Removing dozens of unnecesary spare parts in a few clicks? Nothing easier! Examples are endless, but you will surely find the best purpose for these new functionalities on your own. Just check the desired records, click on the "With Selected" dropdown menu on the right side and pick the mass action you with to perform. Choose from the dynamically loaded set of fields available for modifying and set their new value. That's it - works like a charm! We have also prepared something to let you expand the possibilities of EasyDCIM even further. The brand new Sample Module will help you understand the structure of modules used in the system, learn how to install and run them successfully, but above all, create your own modules with ease! For instance, you can hook up to easydcim.deleted: device event with the module and fire up any action like sending an email/SMS notification or deleting the related devices. What is more, we have updated and standardized the list of system events so you can fully exploit the possibilities of EasyDCIM through custom modifications. We can also tailor the system's behavior to your preferences - just let us know if you need any assistance in this matter. Our widget has been updated too! Now you will never miss the key information about your EasyDCIM license. Is there anything else that may interest you about new EasyDCIM v1.4.1? Of course there is! Actually, there are - many more fresh functionalities and facilitations. Just visit our website for more and do not forget to see the changelog! Go to changelog!

Differences between EasyDCIM v1.3.1 and v1.4.0 are clearly visible to the naked eye. While many of them expand the functionalities of the system, the most important ones are oriented towards your daily experience with our system. The latest EasyDCIM will let you fine-tune its behavior to your needs and achieve the same goals with little to none effort. See for yourself! One of the most vivid examples of change is the feature used on a daily basis by many administrators. So far, adding a completely new device to EasyDCIM required you to go through multiple sections and tabs related to e.g. model and type. The whole process was quite time-consuming. Now, you can do everything in a simple form without the necessity to set up a dozen of parameters in many sections. Define the type, choose/create the model, name your device, set the IP address and you are ready to go. The whole operation is 3 times less time than before! Another novelty worth mentioning is dynamic table columns. Before EasyDCIM v1.4.0, you were allowed to display only a previously predefined set of columns. You were not able to modify this set or display numerous data columns, as simply there was not enough space on the screen to show them so we presented you only a small piece of all available information. This state of affairs has been thoroughly changed. Now you can decide which information should be displayed on the screen in each section and choose from over a hundred options! For instance, you can enjoy easy access to the new server data like: Last Day Traffic Last Month Traffic Serial Number Manufacturer Position ...and many more! [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHVaqnW4UNw[/embed] What else has changed in the latest EasyDCIM? Honestly, every single section! Keep your eyes wide open and do not forget to let us know what you think about the direction into which our system is currently developing. Learn more about EasyDCIM v1.4.0 - the evolution of revolution! EasyDCIM then and now - see the comparison between v1.3.1 and v1.4.0

EasyDCIM has undergone radical changes over the past few months - not only in its very core, but also in the offered functionalities and the UI, of course. All these alterations have a common factor which is the constant striving to improve our system and thereby let you manage your data center with the utmost ease. If we can change EasyDCIM to help you save even a couple of minutes a day, we will! Since actions speak louder than words do, let's get down to the nitty-gritty. We would like to show you why and how the latest EasyDCIM v1.4.0 has changed in the comparison to the previous version 1.3.1, as well as the way it affects Admin Experience and the business results you achieve at the end of the day. Our menu will have the first fire. We have changed it because it was too small, hard to navigate and not working fast enough. It has been redesigned to be easier to use and much faster. We have also added the list of quick actions, allowing you to perform frequently used operations with no hassle. [easyrotator]erc_49_1504105742[/easyrotator] Next, the forms which have been basically rewritten. They are now optimized, much more transparent and include examples. Time-saving effect during daily activities guaranteed! [easyrotator]erc_81_1504107546[/easyrotator] We have created a completely new, fully responsive design for EasyDCIM. Regardless of what mobile device you currently hold in your hands, our fresh UI will assure effortless navigation and your comfort of use. [easyrotator]erc_94_1504107962[/easyrotator] The differences are really impressive, aren't they? [easyrotator]erc_10_1504108695[/easyrotator] While the entire system has been redesigned, we would like to bring the new dashboard and fonts to your attention. Now your single pane of glass is not only well organized, but also very clear thanks to changing the font from Open Sans to Roboto. [easyrotator]erc_17_1504108293[/easyrotator] The admin area in EasyDCIM is based on fully customizable widgets. We have relocated their action menu to the upper right corner and enhanced widgets' behavior. You will no longer miss anything! [easyrotator]erc_30_1504108529[/easyrotator] Last but not least, the breadcrumbs. We have standardized their presence in EasyDCIM and adjusted their display to clearly inform you about your current position in our control panel. These are just the highlights of some of the changes introduced in new EasyDCIM v1.4.0. Hope you find them really useful. One thing is certain. Now, you will spend much less time to achieve the same results. This is what we call a great boost in Admin Experience! What do you think about the recent enhancements? Do you have any idea of what we could improve in the next versions? Let us know in the comment section below! Have not heard about EasyDCIM v1.4.0 yet? Time to catch up with the novelties!

To stand still is to move back. No matter the circumstances, there is always a room for improvement. Duh! Even for sweeping changes - a quantum leap in Admin Experience! We listen very carefully to your priceless comments and we value our common talks about EasyDCIM dearly. We believe that a great system is the perfect combination of our collective ideas and experiences. In one of our recent publications we have mentioned that running your own data center is a challenging task - that is true. But together we will make it really simple and trouble-free! How can we achieve that? With a true milestone in the history of our control panel named proudly EasyDCIM v1.4.0! Undoubtedly, you are now wondering what is so extraordinary in the latest version of EasyDCIM that made us call this release groundbreaking. Starting with v1.3.0, we initiated a fresh approach to further development of our system - focused clearly on the way you interact with EasyDCIM and the way it influences your daily work. How you use it to achieve your goals, the way it helps you overcome business problems and the time you spend to make desired things happen. This is our target, to make your business day much more productive! Under the banners of Admin Experience and v1.4.0 we have: Redesigned the UI of the entire system - making it much more user-friendly and intuitive Prepared new, fully responsive design for mobile devices Improved performance and reduced loading time of pages Added fresh features related to e.g. item types, VLANs, automation, orders, and servers Enhanced many technical aspects of the system These are just the highlights of the most important changes and we are well aware of the fact that you would love to learn more, and you definitely will! In the upcoming days, we will prepare a few more Blog articles about new, ingenious functionalities introduced in the EasyDCIM v1.4.0, like the brand new menu with updated navigation, enhanced forms, adding devices, usability improvements, design changes and more! Last but not least, we have also released two new versions of our modules: OS Installation For EasyDCIM 1.1.0 with tons of new features mostly designed for the NOC-PS submodule IP Address Management For EasyDCIM 1.5.1 with updated subnet & pool summary and several improvements connected strictly with IP subnets Before this article becomes way too long, just check out some of the hottest screenshots of EasyDCIM v1.4.0 below and visit our changelog to learn more! Eager to perform the update of your current installation? Download our free Updater Script or simply ask our Team for assistance. As always, stay tuned for more information and Blog articles coming out soon. Do not forget to share your feedback about your new EasyDCIM! [easyrotator]erc_57_1502897395[/easyrotator] See The Changelog!

Running your own data center is a challenging task but taking absolute control over it is a truly hard one. Thankfully, the new EasyDCIM is here to make your life much easier! Our fully featured control panel needs no introduction, but a brief mention about the latest functionalities introduced in version 1.3.1 will surely intrigue you. EasyDCIM now supports device bays that represent the capability of a parent device to store the child devices. For instance, 4 bays can be created and assigned to a single blade server of the height of 2U. Bays can be sorted freely according to requirements. The next novelty is support for non-racked devices of the height of 0U assigned to the rack. We have also facilitated the management of racks as well as enabled your customers to view all the IP addresses and subnets assigned to their devices directly in the client area. Of course, new EasyDCIM v1.3.1 has much more to offer in terms of new features and interesting changes. One of these changes is represented by refreshed IP Address Management For EasyDCIM 1.5.0 with a new gamut of possibilities. The updated module will allow you to assign multiple devices and VLANs to IP subnets, split IP subnets upon choosing a relevant mask and access detailed summary. A must-have tool, no doubts! To cap off our post, we would like to present you the latest screenshots of new functionalities that you will not find anywhere else, and invite you to visit our changelog to learn more about EasyDCIM v1.3.1! [gallery size="medium" link="file" ids="1017,1016,1018,1020,1019,1021"] Go To Changelog!

Attention! This article contains release spoilers. You are reading it on your own risk! Before we proceed to the main course, we would like to highlight the release of EasyDCIM v1.3.1 that will take place within no longer than a week! The upcoming edition of our system will be equipped with many improvements under the sign of Admin Experience, including but not limited to support for device bays or non-racked devices and various display enhancements that will make your daily work much easier and much faster. What is more, we will also release the next version of IP Address Management For EasyDCIM module with several completely new features like subnet splitting or assigning multiple devices to subnets. More info will show up really soon so stay tuned! Turning to the subject of EasyDCIM v1.4.0, we could have summarized it with a brief statement - it's time to beautify! Having the above in mind, our team is working really hard to make your experience with EasyDCIM way more pleasant and efficient. Therefore we will redesign its whole UI! Take a look at the first preview of the upcoming update and... expect the unexpected as these screenshots are just the beta version of the new design! [gallery size="medium" link="file" ids="954,955,957"] Let us know what you think about the new interface in the comment section below and please summon up a little patience until the version 1.4.0 is ready to launch :)

PHP 7 was officially released nearly one and a half years ago. Nowadays, its ubiquity in the whole IT industry does not surprise anyone. However, introducing a fresh technology to your product is one thing, but to do it right and exploit its full potential is quite another. In EasyDCIM we are definitely on the other side! Our goal was to squeeze maximum performance out of our system - and we succeeded. In our previous Blog article about performance comparison between v1.2.3 & v1.3.0 we prepared for you a detailed tally with hard facts on various loading times' differences. This time we would like to show you a more vivid proof that the new EasyDCIM v1.3.0 on PHP 7 works even two times faster than its previous version on PHP 5. The short animation below presents the time required to find a desired server among the hundreds of devices on EasyDCIM v1.2.3 (PHP5) and EasyDCIM v1.3.0 (PHP7). Our tests have been carried out on an identical machine with the identical number of devices. Quite a difference, isn't it? On thousands of devices it would have been even greater! Have not seen the latest, turbocharged EasyDCIM v.1.3.0 yet? Visit our website and ask for a free demo version!

Nearly two weeks have passed since we released the latest version of EasyDCIM. How time flies! V1.3.0 is featured with tons of amazing changes, among which full support for PHP 7 is definitely one of the most interesting ones. Heading towards improving Admin Experience in our system, we have begun with a tremendous performance boost. Not to leave that seemingly bold statement in limbo, we have prepared a detailed comparison of various loading times between the current version and the previous one. Grab a cup of hot tea, coffee or anything you like and take a look at hard facts on how much time you will save with new EasyDCIM v1.3.0. Our tests have been carried out on an identical machine with the same measuring methods: DOMContentLoaded and load by MDN. OVH Machine: KVM OpenStack 1 vCore 2,4 GHz 2 GB RAM SSD 10 GB Local Raid 10 Testing Environments: Ubuntu 14.04.5 LTS + PHP 5.5.9 | 100 servers + 10 switches (all with SNMP support) Ubuntu 16.04.2 LTS + PHP 7.0.15 | 100 servers + 10 switches (all with SNMP support)   Table for DOMContentLoadedTable for load Seconds Per Page Ubuntu 14.04.5 LTS + PHP 5.5.9 Ubuntu 16.04.2 LTS + PHP 7.0.15 Ubuntu 14.04.5 LTS + PHP 5.5.9 Ubuntu 16.04.2 LTS + PHP 7.0.15 Servers List (10 per page) 5.52 2.08 6.51 3.20 Servers List (20 per page) 6.51 3.54 10.56 5.42 Servers List (50 per page) 14.33 4.12 33.94 9.25 Server Summary Page 2.29 2.18 3.13 2.57 Server Network Interfaces 2.35 1.90 2.90 1.94 Network Devices List (10 per page) 2.57 1.96 6.88 3.34 Dashboard 3.67 2.20 4.12 2.23 Now let's take a glance at the charts below to visualize the magnitude of changes. It is apparent that new EasyDCIM v1.3.0, which fully utilizes the potential of PHP 7, works much faster than its predecessor - v1.2.3. As you can see, in several instances the loading time of pages is even more than two times shorter! What will you do with that extra time saved each day? From now on it is totally up to you!