Monitoring, Reporting, Notifications, and the Event Log

Data Protector Notifications

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External Send Method

External script notification allows you to process the output of the report in your own script. The script receives the output as standard input (STDIN). The recommended format for script processing is the tab format.

The script, which is located on the Cell Manager, must reside in the /opt/omni/lbin (HP-UX and Solaris systems) or <Data_Protector_home>\bin (Windows systems) directories. You need to provide only the name of the script, not the whole path.

TIP

You can use this delivery method to perform a scheduled eject of the

 

specified media. Refer to “Scheduled Eject of Media” on page 138.

 

 

Use Report Group Send Method

Report group notification allows you to start a report group when a specified event occurs. See “Configuring Reports Using the Data Protector GUI” on page 335 for more information on report groups.

Data Protector Event Log Send Method

By default, all notifications are sent to the Data Protector Event Log. The Data Protector Event Log is accessible only for Data Protector users in the Admin group and to Data Protector users that are granted the Reporting, notifications and event log user rights. You can view or delete all events in the Data Protector Event Log. Refer to “Data Protector Event Log” on page 356.

Configuring Notifications

To configure a notification, do the following:

1.In the Data Protector Manager, switch to the Reporting context.

2.Click the Objects tab below the Scoping Pane to switch to the Objects view.

3.Right-click Notifications and then select Add Notification. The Add Notification wizard appears. Follow the wizard.

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