Configuration Client
(Centralized Managment
and Notification Tool)
What is Configuration Client?
Configuration Client is a software sub-module of RAIDWatch installed
on a management station that runs independently from the main program. Configuration
Client is used as a tool to notify system administrators of event occurrences
in multiple RAID arrays.
To avoid the blind time of system monitoring, Configuration Client and its Root
Agents can be installed and run on different servers. Access to servers installed
with the utility is made through the Root Agent's IP address.
Configuration Client's Notification Methods:
Configuration Client provides the following methods for sending notifications:
SNMP Traps, Email, LAN broadcast, Fax, ICQ, and MSN Messenger
. Some notification methods, such as the connectivity with a Fax machine, requires
Windows MAPI support on the servers used as NPC platform.
How to Install Configuration Client?
The sub-module is automatically installed when users select the first two installatiion
shemes: Centralized Management and Stand-alone (on
Host) during the initial stage of software installation. The same Installshiled
wizard is used for installing both the RAIDWatch program and the Configuration
Client.
What does the Configuration Client provide?
The Configuration Client is another GUI that allows you to configure the notification
functions of RAIDWatch manager.
How to use the Configuration Client GUI elements?
Click here for more information
about how to access each functional panel and use the GUI screen elements.
How to Start Configuration Client?
Step 1: From the Start menu, select Programs -> Configuration Client.
Step 2: From the command menu, select File->Add
Host, and enter a Root Agent IP (oftenly the computer
IP where the Configuration Client is installed). Enter its user name and password.
The defaults are root/root.
Step 3: On the Connection View window, the connected IP displays. Double click
the Admin Tool item.
Step 4: The Module Config window should display on the right. You may now start
configuring event recivers under each notification method window. A single click
on the scroll bar displays all configuration items.
Notification Methods:
Click here to learn
how to configure each notification methods:
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