R12 Publication-2025July16
Set up the API Server
Create a SolarWinds API Server:
Pre-requisites
Application Version
| Application | Version |
|---|---|
| SolarWinds | Orion NMP 12.2(or newer) |
| NetBrain | R11.1 |
Network Connectivity
| Client | Server | Ports |
|---|---|---|
| NetBrain Front Server | SolarWinds Server |
NetBrain > SolarWinds 17778 TCP SolarWinds > NetBrain 49152 – 65535 TCP |
User Account and Privileges
| Application | User Account | Required Role Assignment(s) |
|---|---|---|
| NetBrain | Required | System Admin |
| SolarWinds | Required | Guest (or higher) |
Create Solarwinds API Server Connection
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Note: If the environment has been deployed with multiple Front Servers, repeat this section for each of the Front Servers. |
- Using a web browser, login to the NetBrain Desktop UI using the System Admin credentials.
- http://<NetBrain Web Server IP>
- Navigate to the NetBrain API Server Manager.
- Domain Management > API Server Manager
- In the API Server Manager screen, click Add.
- Complete the Add API Server dialog screen as follows:
- Server Name: SolarWinds API Server <Front Server>
- Description: SolarWinds
- API Source Type: " SolarWinds API Adapter"
- Endpoint: SolarWinds instance endpoint (ex "https://192.168.28.253")
- Username: SolarWinds account's username
- Password: SolarWinds y password
- Front Server/Front Server Group: Select FS/FSG which would have reachability to SolarWinds instance endpoint
- Click Managed Devices: 0 to assign SolarWinds Search enabled devices to this API Server.
- Click + Device.
- Select "Device Type" radio button.
- Select All Device Types.
- Click ">>", then click OK two times to save the device assignment.
- Click Test to initiate a connectivity test between the NetBrain front server and the SolarWinds instance configured.
| Test Results | Screenshots |
|---|---|
| Successful Connection |  |
Error Scenario: SolarWinds Orion SDK library isn’t available Possible Resolution: Make sure NetBrain is upgraded to R11.1 or later, or contact NetBrain Support for a solution. |  |
Error Scenario: The entered credentials are incorrect. Possible Resolution: Confirm credentials specified in the Solarwinds API Adaptor configuration and retry. |  |
Error Scenario: SolarWinds endpoint is unreachable. Possible Resolution: Confirm that the NetBrain Front Server(s) can reach the SolarWinds platform using 3rd party tools (Ping, Traceroute, Wireshark) |  |