SMC Networks 6.20 manual Chapter Managing Events, Understanding the Event Manager

CHAPTER 8

MANAGING EVENTS

Understanding the Event Manager

Events are special conditions which occur during normal operation of network devices, and normally require the network manager’s attention. Events are generated by the main EliteView program, the Log Manager, and the Trap Manager.

In response to messages from the main EliteView program, the Trap Manager or Log Manager, the Event Manager can dispatch actions in any of five different ways.

•Sound audible signal

•Display on-screen message box

•Log event into an on-screen report window

•Run any user-specified program, e.g., BEEPER, FAX, EMAIL, etc.

•Log events into a database for later analysis

Unlike simplistic network monitoring, EliteView’s Event Manager can accept input and process the event according to pre-defined rules.

Starting the Event Manager

The Event Manager automatically starts when the main EliteView program is invoked, and when any system or user-defined event occurs. If the Event Manager is closed or hidden, simply select Event Manager from the Utilities menu of main EliteView program or click on the Event Manager icon in the EliteView program group to bring it up.

•Record network characteristics (e.g., utilization, error rate)

•Set thresholds to generate events when values are out of range

•Provide the basis upon which you can predict future network load based on current usage and plan for future requirements

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