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Listing OpC Masks

This section explains how to display a list of the OpC masks currently defined in the NerveCenter database. The section also explains how to view the definition of a particular OpCmask.

For information on creating a new OpC mask, see Defining an OpC Mask.

 
  To display a list of OpC masks and then display a particular mask's definition:

1. From the client's Admin menu, choose OpC Mask List.

   The OpC Mask List window is displayed.

   OpC Mask List Window

   

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   This window lists all OpC masks and provides a brief definition of each. For each OpC mask, the window specifies a name and the following information:

   • Whether the mask is currently enabled.
   • The application related to the message.
   • The name of the message group to which the message belongs, for example, Backup or Database.
   • The message type of the message.
   • The object that was affected by, detected, or caused the message. For example, the object may be a printer that has stopped accepting requests or a backup device that is experiencing a problem.
   • The severity of the condition described in the message.
   • The name of the trigger that is fired when NerveCenter receives a message that matches the contents of the OpC mask.
2. Select an OpC mask from the mask list.
3. Select the Open button

   NerveCenter displays the OpC Mask Definition window.

   OpC Mask Definition Window

   

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   The mask defined in this figure is named SuFailure. It is looking for a message from IT/Operations concerning a "Bad su" condition. Note that the Object field is empty since the message's object is variable: the object is the user who unsuccessfully attempts to switch users.