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Getting a Quick Start with NerveCenter      Introduction

Getting a Quick Start with NerveCenter

Introduction

About This Book
Requirements for Using This Book
Understanding NerveCenter
SNMP Basics

Installing NerveCenter

NerveCenter's Architecture
Installing NerveCenter on UNIX
Preparing Your System for Installation
Running the Installation Script
Setting Environment Variables
Installing NerveCenter on Windows
Running the Windows Setup Wizard
Setting Up the NerveCenter Database on Windows

Preparing To Use NerveCenter

Starting the NerveCenter Server
Starting the NerveCenter Client
Adding Nodes to the Database
Defining Nodes
Querying Nodes

Working with Behavior Models

Understanding Behavior Models
How Behavior Models Operate
Importing the IfData_LogToFile Behavior Model
Enabling the IfData_LogToFile Behavior Model
Viewing the IfData_LogToFile Alarm
Poll that Triggers the Alarm
Turning on the Alarm
Enabling the IfLoad Behavior Model
Viewing the IfLoad Alarm
Poll That Triggers the Alarm
Turning on the alarm
Generating an Alarm Instance

Monitoring Alarms

Viewing Alarm Instances
The Tree View
The Alarm Detail View
Analyzing Historical Detail for an Alarm Instance
Reading Logged Data
Resetting and Disabling Alarms
Suggestions for Customizing the Behavior Models
IfData_LogToFile Behavior Model Changes
IfLoad Behavior Model Changes

Where To Go from Here

Viewing the Online Documentation
Expanding on What You've Learned
Configuration Options
Node Management
Event Correlation
Alarm Actions
The Web Client
Reports
Shutting Down the Client
Shutting Down the Server

Index

Getting a Quick Start with NerveCenter Introduction
29 July 2003