A "Portable" SolarWinds setup, particularly one carried on a USB drive or a laptop, represents a high-value target. It contains credentials (SNMP community strings, SSH keys, maybe even domain admin rights) and deep knowledge of the network topology.
SolarWinds Portable is a USB-based device that runs on a Windows operating system and provides a range of network management tools. The device is pre-configured with SolarWinds' network management software, including Network Performance Monitor (NPM), NetFlow Traffic Analyzer (NTA), and Server & Application Monitor (SAM). The portable device allows network administrators to easily plug into a network and start monitoring and managing devices without the need for installation or configuration. solarwinds portable
We cannot discuss portable network tools without addressing the elephant in the room: A "Portable" SolarWinds setup, particularly one carried on
SolarWinds Portable has a range of applications, including: It watches everything, all the time
This is the model. It watches everything, all the time.