Appendix B Customizing Eliteview | SMC Networks 6.20 specification

APPENDIX B

CUSTOMIZING ELITEVIEW

EliteView is a powerful network management platform that is designed to meet all your needs. To maximize system usability and functionality, EliteView takes full advantage of all user and programming interfaces available in the Microsoft Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000, XP and Vista environments.

You can easily customize EliteView by editing the NETMGR.INI, TRAP.INI and the configuration files found in the EliteView directory (C:\EV60). These files use the general format of the Windows initialization file. This chapter describes the contents of these INI files.

EliteView’s Initialization Files

The initial settings for the EliteView program modules are found in several different initialization files. The default directory for initialization files is C:\EV60. To view these files, use any word processor or text editor

(e.g., NOTEPAD.EXE). Initialization files are also included for the platform program and several other EliteView modules as described below. You may modify these files to meet your particular needs. (However, be sure to maintain backup copies of the original initialization files.) Detailed examples of how to modify these files are provided in the following sections.

Inside the NETMGR.INI File

The initial settings for the main EliteView program are found in NETMGR.INI. The topics included in this file are listed below.

Description of Sections in NETMGR.INI

	Table B-1 Description of Sections in NETMGR.INI

Section	Description

device	Describes each device that can be managed by EliteView.

tools	Items that appear in the Tools menu or the main program.

util	Items that appear in the Utilities menu or the main program.

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SMC Networks 6.20 manual Appendix B Customizing Eliteview, EliteView’s Initialization Files, Inside the NETMGR.INI File

Contents

Management Guide Page EliteView User Guide Trademarks Licence Agreement Limited Warranty Limitation of Liability and Damages General Manual Coverage About This GuideConventions Used in this Manual Additional ReferencesPage Contents Network Tools Collecting Data with Log Manager Snmp MIB Management Managing Events Using Rmon CodeBase 6.0 DLL Sub-License Agreement G-1 Glossary Index Xiii Tables Xiv General Description Chapter Introduction Application Interface Management Functions EliteView includes the following features Features of EliteView Introduction Installation for EliteView Chapter InstallationSystem Requirements To Start Setup Using Setup to Install EliteView Overview Chapter Getting StartedNetwork Interface Event-Driven, Modular Architecture EliteView Modules EliteView Main Program DiscoveryEvent Manager Log Utilities MIB-2 Viewer MIB CompilerName Database Manager Report Trap Manager Tftp Server Data Logging and Event Management How the Event Manager Works Starting EliteView Platform Using the Main EliteView Program Menu Label Description EliteView Program Menu Definitions Button Label Description EliteView Program Toolbar Configuring the Toolbar Configuring Polling ParametersStatus Bar Quick Guide to Map Building Command MenuCreating a Network Map Discovery Using Discovery Menu Description Protocol selection and advanced settingsMenu Definitions Discovery Menu Definitions To automatically discover devices Field Description for Discovery Setup MenuField Description To automatically discover devices in a community Name Database Manager Deleting Device Entries Adding a New EntryUpdating Device Entries Name Database Manger Editing Tools Searching for Device Entries Creating Network Maps Menu Description for Map Functions Menu Description for Map Functions Map Editing Toolbar Buttons Adding a Map Object Editing Map ObjectsMap Generic Device Types Map Add New Object Dialog Box UDP Sample Configuration Deleting Objects Modifying ObjectsDuplicating Objects Moving Objects Map Limitations Object Status Bootp Protocol Setting Addresses with the Bootp ServerHow EliteView’s Bootp protocol works Chapter Network Tools To open the Bootp Database Starting the Bootp ServerBootp Server Dialog Box Parameter Description Example Adding and Modifying Node Information Adding a Node to the Bootp ServerTo add a new node Adding Filename Mappings To define a default address with IP and physical addresses Default InformationProbing Devices with the Alive Test To select a target device To adjust parameters for the Alive TestAlive Test Statistics Statistics Description Example Using the Tftp Server Problem Solving with the Alive TestDownloading Files with the Tftp Server Starting the Tftp Server Tftp Process List Viewing the Tftp Process ListField Description Example Telneting to Other Computers on the Network To telnet into a workstation using your network mapFetching Files from Other Servers To start a transfer session File Menu Commands Where You Are WUR Search Device Menu CommandsRemove All Exit Setup Option Menu CommandsLearn Table Self Table Utilities Menu Commands Batch UpgradeOutput Upgrade Edit Menu CommandsTftp Server Select All Options Menu Commands BackupLoad From Map Refresh File List Backup Stop Schedule Start Schedule Network Tools Chapter Snmp MIB Management MIB Database MIB Compiler Running the MIB Compiler Starting the MIB CompilerMIB Compiler Dialog Box Description Sample Display MIB Module List Description Sample Display Loading a new MIB MIB-2 Viewer Things to remember when using the MIB CompilerUnloading MIB modules Viewing the MIB Module List New Open Save Save As System Information MIB-2 DirectoryMenu Bar System Information Window Field Description for Interface Admin Window Interface AdministrationField Description for Interface Admin Window Field Description for Interface Statistics Window Interface StatisticsField Description for Interface Statistics Window Viewing Statistics Basic Functions of MIB Browser MIB BrowserAdding a Log Process Menu Definitions Menu DescriptionMIB Browser Menu Definitions Fetching Device Values Using The MIB Browser Accessing Device Values MIB Variable Textual Definitions Get Bulk Request Get Request Get Next Request Snmp MIB Management Pause Resume Abort Viewing Output Data Using the Output Options Collecting Data with LOG Manager Add/Delete/Edit Numeric Data Process Display Activate Adding a New Log Process Editing a Log Process Modifying a Log Process Field Description for Log Manager/Information Dialog BoxesField Description for Log Manager/Information Dialog Boxes Log Controls Using the Log Database ManagerViewing Log Data Deleting a Log Process Edit Menu File Menu Filter Formula Defining Filter Formulas Syntax for Simple Expressions Filter Formula syntaxSyntax for Complex Expressions Elements of Filter Formulas Elements of Filter FormulasParameter Example Description Threshold vs. Filter Formula Defining Threshold FormulasAccuracy Threshold Formula Syntax Threshold Formula Refer to the same section under Filter Formulas Syntax Elements of Threshold Formulas Elements of Threshold Formulas Basic Functions of Chart Manager Chart Manager UtilityChart Manager Menu Definitions Log Chart Information Creating Log ChartsAbout the Chart Manager Editing Data Summarizing Data Displaying Graphic Charts Graph Controls Chart Manager Graph ControlTab Title Description For each line from the drop-down menu opposite the check-box Overlay point on that bar Column in the table for use in the image map Collecting Data with LOG Manager Understanding the Event Manager Chapter Managing EventsStarting the Event Manager Defining Event Actions Defining EventsPre-Defined System Events Defining User Events Action Description Example Event Actions Event Data Parameters Description Example Event Data Limitations of Trap Messages Receiving Snmp Traps with the Trap ManagerTrap Types Report Window Menu Definitions Posting Messages to the Report WindowMenu Function Edit Menu Brief Description of Rmon Introduction Rmon Manager Probe Window Starting the Rmon Manager Rmon Manger Main Screen Rmon Groups Rmon UtilitiesGroup Description Statistics Group Control Table Statistics Group Adding or Editing an Entry in the Control Table Viewing StatisticsSMC6724L3 1 Interface Description SMC6724L3 1 Interface Description Rmon Utilities Statistics Areas Parameters Description Statistics Parameter Descriptions Statistics Menu and Tool Bar History GroupStatistics Status Bar 10 History Control Table Viewing History 11 Alarm Control Table Alarm and Event Groups May be sampled 12 Event Control Table Index Entries Host Group 13 Host Control Table 14 Host Control Table Menu and Tool Bar Descriptions Host Top N Group 15 Host Top N Menu and Tool Bar Descriptions 16 Matrix Control Table Matrix Group 16 Matrix Control Table 17 Matrix Menu and Tool Bar Descriptions Filter and Capture Groups Accepted 18 Channel and Buffer Control Table Using Rmon 19 Filter Configuration Options Data The bit pattern to filter 20 Channel and Buffer Add/Edit Dialog Box Or Always Ready 21 Separate Control Tables Channels 22 Separate Control Tables Filters 23 Separate Control Tables Buffers Using Rmon 24 Buffer Menu and Toolbar Descriptions Using Rmon To add a new MIB into the EliteView MIB database Adding a New MIB Using the MIB Compiler Node Label field, type ezRptrTotalFrames, and press Enter Managing a Third-Party Device Using the MIB Browser To set a variable in a third party device Using the Log and Event Managers to Monitor the NetworkTo use the Log Manager and Event Manager Critical events Table A-1 Log and Event Manager ParametersIdeal for sending a message via email or FAX Action is recommended for routine events Table A-2 Port Packet Reception Parameters To monitor the total packets received by the target deviceParameter Given Information Table A-3 Target Device Packet Reception Parameters Customizing EliteView to Receive Third-Party Traps To export logged data into other software Exporting Logged Data to Other Software Typical Eliteview Applications EliteView’s Initialization Files Appendix B Customizing EliteviewInside the NETMGR.INI File Description of Sections in NETMGR.INI Parameter format conventions Changing Parameters in NETMGR.INI Device Section System SectionDescription of Parameters in NETMGR.INI Table B-2 Description of Parameters in NETMGR.INI Table B-3 Parameter Definitions for the device Section Parameter Definitions for the device SectionParameter Description Parameter Definitions for the tools Section Tools SectionTo edit the tools section Table B-4 Parameter Definitions for the tools Section Table B-5 Identifying Particular Tools for a Device Bitmaps Section Table B-6 Enumerating Graphic Bitmaps Parameter Definitions for the util Section Util SectionTo edit the util section Table B-7 Parameter Definitions for the util Section Startup Section Tftp SectionTo edit the startup section Parameter Definitions for the startup Section Discover SectionTable B-8 Parameter Definitions for the startup Section Parameter Definitions for the discover Section Inside the TRAP.INI FileDescription of Sections in TRAP.INI Table B-9 Parameter Definitions for the discover Section Elements of a Trap Message Generic SectionTable B-11 Elements of a Trap Message Table B-12 Parameters of the generic Section To edit the enterprise section Enterprise SectionTable B-13 Parameters of the enterprise Section To edit specific traps Specific Trap SectionsTable B-14 Trap Message Parameters Example Sample of specific trap entry Table B-15 Trigger Event Parameters Customizing Eliteview Snmp Roles Appendix C Snmp EnvironmentManaging Data Table.index notation Objects \EV60\NETMGR.INI Iso origin Table C-1 Branches to the iso Origin BranchesObject Identifier Numeric Identifier RFC Reports Appendix D Technical References Table D-1 RFC Reports Networking Information RFC ReportsRFC Number Title Publisher/Year Industry-Related Documentation Technical References Optimize Your Computer System Appendix E Performance TipsMinimize Unnecessary Resources Table E-1 RFC Reports Managing Data Other Tips Managing Data Industry-Related Documentation Product Overview Appendix F SpecificationsTable F-1 Product Overview Inventory and Configuration Management Fault ManagementPerformance Management Resource and Load Management System Requirements Data Transfer Specifications SUB-LICENSE Agreement Appendix GDefinitions Transfer Restrictions Sub-LicenseDisclaimer Miscellaneous Symptoms Appendix H TroubleshootingEliteView Map Icon Stays Red Possible Causes Distributable Software SymptomTrap Manager MIB Variable Not Found EliteView Appendix Error Messages Device section error in NETMGR.INI Create file errorInvalid old password Cannot open submap window Invalid timeout value Invalid passwordInvalid polling interval Invalid retries value Bootp Server Out of memory Bind to UDP socket failed with error code = %dOut of Memory for allocation Record not Found Get bootp service info error Enable receive broadcast frame error with error code %dGot Fdread message, but got length error with error code %d Open UDP Socket failed with error code = %d Setup receive message error with error code = %d Send packet failed with error code %dBootp application is installed Network subsystem is not ready Cannot find IP general node in device section of NETMGR.INI Cannot find %%%%%%% or this bitmap file has problemCreate status window not successful Dump all Ethernet objects to namebase failed IPX Diagnostic Service Socket open failure Dump function cannot work when searching for objectsDump all UDP objects to namebase failed Initial namebase failure None of the SNMP/UDP or SNMP/IPX protocols work Open IPX channel failure. IPX protocol will be disabledNot enough memory to allocate channel parameter structure Not enough memory to allocate for IPX packet data Ipxnode= entity of discover in NETMGR.INI is not correct Ipnode= entity of discover in NETMGR.INI is not correctNwserver= entity of discover in NETMGR.INI is not correct Path= entity of bitmaps in NETMGR.INI is not specified Event Manager Got Fdread message, but got length error error code %d Enable receive broadcast frame error error code %dGet protocol information failed for icmp Icmp communication channel has terminated Send request failed with error code = %d Open RAW Socket failed with error code = %dSetup receive message error error code = %d Receive frame for socket %d. Not for Icmp socket %d Log Manager Invalid stop time Invalid start timeLOG database is corrupt Invalid number Cannot create new output file Cannot create MIB tree windowCannot create statistics window Cannot create Toolbar Line xxx Bad Record Polling interval must not be less than timeoutLine xxx Invalid value will be discarded No Snmp Request Snmp GetNextRequest Error Snmp GetRequest ErrorSnmp SetRequest Error Trap error Error happened in merge tree node Parser had an error Line %d Message %sAccess %s in %s near line %d is unknown Object list is not a tree Error Peers with the same ID node1 = node2 = subidentifier Merge Tree ErrorStatus %s in %s near line %d is unknown Near line %d is a self-defined identifier Cannot find any traps for the MIB module Index %s is not defined in the database or MIB fileCannot find next node Cannot find the node’s parent MIB database error Invalid search modeCannot find the text any more Cannot find this text Report Tftp Server Invalid Retry value Initialize namebase failedOpen Snmp communication channel failed Open Tftp communication channel failed Cannot open IFM window Get tftp service information error Receive frame from wrong socket %d Setup received message error error code = %dPort number of application is duplicate Winsock.dll should at least support version Trap ManagerInvalid format in section enterprise entry MIB variable varlabel not found Error Messages Technical Support Information Appendix J Product Support ServicesTechnical Support Table J-1 Technical Support Information Internet Mail addressestechsupport@smc.com Glossary Local Area Network LAN IP AddressMAC Address Map Out-of-Band TimeoutPacket Protocol Winsocket Unicast Packet Index-1 Index Index-2 Page EliteViewTM