IBM 4.3-W Chapter 5: Defined Resources

Netcool/Proviso Cisco IP Telephony Technology Pack User’s Guide, Version 4.3-W 151
Chapter 5: Defined Resources
This chapter discusses the following topics:
Overview
A Netcool/Proviso resource is a netw ork element or sub-element, such as a router or a hub. Typically, an IBM
Technology Pack defines a set of Netcool/Proviso elements, sub-elements, and properties that map to specific
devices and services operating in a network. These resources allow IBM support engineers to:
• Configure (using the Netcool/Proviso DataMart Request Editor) data collection requests for the sub-
elements associated with each Technology Pack
• View (using the Netcool/Proviso DataMart Resource Editor) sub-elements and sub-element groups
associated with each Technology Pack
Cis co I P Tel eph ony Tech nol ogy Pack Resources
The Cisco IP Telephony Technology Pack provides the following Netcool/Proviso resources for the devices,
services, and interfaces that the Cisco IP Telephony device manages:
Topic Page
Overview 151
Cisco IP Telephony Technology Pack Resources 151
Sub-Element Types 153
Resource Description
Element The name that identifies the Cisco IP Telephony technology being monitored. With SNMP
collection, this name is typically the IP address where the associated SNMP Agent is running.
With bulk collection of CDR and CMR data, the name is typically the CallManager cluster name.
Example: hqccm.canalst.dev.mycorp.com
Example: SFCLSTR
In the Netcool/Proviso DataMart Resource Editor, element names appear in the name column
on the Element tab.