NEC Express5800/120Ri-2 User's Guide

NEC Express5800 SeriesNEC ESMPRO AlertManagerUser's Guide7-2006ONL-4152aN-COMMON-128-99-0606

6 Using the Alert ManagerScheduling Function of Alert Report– Report scheduling function:Reportable time periods can be specified.– Retry functio

Using the Alert Manager 7– Pop-up message function:A pop-up message is displayed on the screen when the alert occurs.The report contents include a

8 Using the Alert ManagerReceive Function of Alert– Receive Alert from SMB function:This function receives the alert from Server Management Board

Using the Alert Manager 9OPERATION PREPARATIONSetupTo set up the Alert Manager, you must match the event or alert that is to be reported with the r

10 Using the Alert ManagerBase SettingThe base setting consists of the following three items. Setting reporting measures (*1) Setting report rece

Using the Alert Manager 11– Setting reporting measures:The setting of a reporting measure refers to preparations required for reporting otherthan

12 Using the Alert Manager– Setting report reception measures:The setting of a report reception indicates the preparations required for the manager

Using the Alert Manager 13Setting DestinationsDestination setting consists of the following four items. Setting destination IDs Setting destina

14 Using the Alert Manager– Setting destination ID groups:A destination ID group can be created by grouping a number of destination IDs.In the desti

Using the Alert Manager 15Use tree windows for all the settings.– Setting monitor events (Agent's function):Set for each event that is displa

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16 Using the Alert Manager– Setting monitor alerts (Manager's function):Set for each alert to be displayed on the tree. Setting results are

Using the Alert Manager 17– Report test:The test enables users to verify whether each event displayed on the tree is notified tothe associated des

18 Using the Alert ManagerOPERATIONOverviewThis section gives an explanation of practical operation for Alert Manager. Basic operation of setting t

Using the Alert Manager 19– Report method list:Bitmaps indicating report methods, report valid/invalid bitmaps are displayed.– Report method bitm

20 Using the Alert Manager– Report receiving method description:Selecting the report receiving method displays the description for the report receiv

Using the Alert Manager 21Destination Setting Destination Setting dialogThe setting is made by selecting Destination Setting of the Setting menu

22 Using the Alert Manager– Delete ID button:An ID selected from the ID list is deleted.– Add Group button:Group is added.Pressing this button disp

Using the Alert Manager 23How to Make SettingFor additions: 1. Enter an ID name. 2. Select a reporting method in the Method field, such as Mail, P

24 Using the Alert Manager– Add button:IDs selected from the ID list are moved to the Group Member list.– Remove button:An ID selected from the Gro

Using the Alert Manager 25Addition of Monitoring Object EventThe setting is made by selecting Monitor Event Setting in the menu displayed by draggi

ContentsChapter1 Installing the Alert Manager ...1Chapter2 Using the Alert

26 Using the Alert ManagerAddition of Monitoring Object AlertThe setting is made by selecting Monitor Event Setting from the menu displayed by draggi

Using the Alert Manager 27Monitor Event SettingThe setting is made by selecting Monitor Event Setting from a menu displayed by dragging the rightmo

28 Using the Alert Manager Suppress window– Suppress Interval:Mark this check box to suppress report of the same event during the Suppress Interva

Using the Alert Manager 29Destination Association SettingThe setting is made by selecting Link Destination from a menu displayed by dragging the ri

30 Using the Alert Manager– Remove button:IDs selected from the Report To list are moved to the Destination ID list.– ID list:Information for IDs s

Using the Alert Manager 31 [Manager (TCP/IP In-Band)] dialog– [IP address (or host name)]:An IP address (or host name) of the remote Manager is

32 Using the Alert ManagerIMPORTANT: If the default value does not work, set the portnumber in the range of 6001 to 65535.Clicking the [Default] but

Using the Alert Manager 33 [Manager (TCP/IP Out-of-Band)] dialog– [IP address (or host name)]:An IP address (or host name) of the remote Manager

34 Using the Alert Manager– [Port number]:The port number used for the communication between sockets can be set.For this number, the same value must

Using the Alert Manager 35Internet MailFor the base setting, make the following settings. [Internet Mail Base Setting] dialog– [Mail Server (SMT

About This GuideThe ESMPRO monitors the configuration, failures, and performance of systems across a network.This user's guide is intended for th

36 Using the Alert ManagerFor the destination settings, make the following settings. [Internet Mail Destination Setting] dialog– [To]:Type in the

Using the Alert Manager 37– [User]:Enter RAS user name.– [Password]:Enter RAS user's password.– [Base Setting]:To open the Internet Mail Ba

38 Using the Alert ManagerMail (MAPI)No base setting is provided.Before setting the destination, sign in must be done to the post office (Mail server

Using the Alert Manager 39For the destination setting, make the following setting: [Mail Setting] dialog– [To], [Cc]:A destination of a mail set

40 Using the Alert Manager– [Detach]:File attach is canceled.– [OK]:Set information is added and this dialog box closes.– [Cancel]:This dialog box

Using the Alert Manager 41 [Address] dialog (On MS Mail) [Address] dialog (On Messaging)

42 Using the Alert ManagerPager CallFor the base setting, make the following settings. [Pager Setting] dialog (Base Setting)– [Serial port]:Select

Using the Alert Manager 43For the destination setting, make the following setting. [Pager Setting] dialog (Destination Setting)– [Phone number]:

44 Using the Alert ManagerThe value (second) which can be set for "," depends on the setting of the "S8" register(pause time) of

Using the Alert Manager 45Pop-up MessageNo base setting is required.For the destination setting, make the following setting:[Pop-up Message Setting

Chapter 1Installing the Alert ManagerAlert Manager software is installed automatically in the Agent and the Manager when Agentsoftware and ESMPRO Mana

46 Using the Alert ManagerPrinter OutputNo base setting is required.For destination setting, make the following setting.[Print Setting] dialog is use

Using the Alert Manager 47– [Time]:To display a time, mark this check box.– [Event Source]:To display a source name, mark this check box.– [Even

48 Using the Alert ManagerWriting to FileBase setting is not required.For the destination setting, make the following setting:[Write File Setting] di

Using the Alert Manager 49– [Time]:To display a time, mark this check box.– [Event Source]:To display a source name, mark this check box.– [Even

50 Using the Alert ManagerCommand ExecutionNo base setting is required.For the destination setting, make the following setting: [Run Command Settin

Using the Alert Manager 51Client ReportNo base setting is required. Refer to the following for the explanation about Destination setting. [Rep

52 Using the Alert Manager– [Cancel]:This dialog box closes with no set information added.– [Alert Item]:For selecting report items, press this but

Using the Alert Manager 53Setting According to The Report Receiving MethodThe [Receive] property sheet of the [Base Setting] dialog is used to sele

54 Using the Alert ManagerSetting of Alert Receiving from Agent (TCP/IP)Make the setting as follows:[Receive from Agent (TCP/IP) Setting] dialog is u

Using the Alert Manager 55Setting According to Other Report Receiving MethodSelect the setting method from a list in the [Other] property sheet of

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56 Using the Alert ManagerNOTE: If this function status is Red, the server never shutdown/reboot even if a critical event or the shutting down reques

Using the Alert Manager 57Save and Restore of Alert Manager SettingMake the setting in the dialog displayed by pressing the [Save Alert Manager Set

58 Using the Alert ManagerSetting of "Restore Alert Manager Setting"You can restore the Alert Manager setting information from the file to

Using the Alert Manager 59Setting of "Save Monitor Event"You can save the monitor event information of the Alert Manager (including monit

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Chapter 2Using the Alert ManagerREPORT THE ALERT FUNCTIONThe function of the Alert Manager is to direct and manage reports on the alerts occurring on

4 Using the Alert ManagerOPERATION ENVIRONMENTHardware the same as the ESMPRO Manager or Agent required. SMTP Server (required for the Internet

Using the Alert Manager 5OPERATION OVERVIEWAlert Manager consists of the following five major functions: Alert Manager setting Alert monitoring