The Server Monitor default tests are created when you add a server. All tests reside in the details pane. You can also add new tests at any time. Tests define which events to monitor and what actions to take when specific test criteria are met.
You can:
- Modify - Modifies an existing test
- Remove - Removes an existing test
- Add - Adds a new test
The first screen of the test configuration wizard is different for each new test. The additional screens are the same for each test.
Understanding test criteria descriptions
The name that displays is the name you assigned to the test on the last screen of the Create New Test Criteria wizard. It is a good idea to make the test name as descriptive of the test as possible.
Note: The test name is set by default on the last screen of the Create New Test Criteria wizard. You can change this name at any time.
Working with default tests
When you add a server to the Server Monitor Administrator, a set of default tests are created. Right-click a test (or, click Action on the toolbar) to access the available options:
- Properties - Opens the Create New Test Criteria wizard
- Delete - Deletes the selected test
Default tests created when you add a server to the Server Monitor
|
Test Type |
Test Criteria and Actions |
|---|---|
| Composers | If compose verification fails, send an email. |
| Connector Manager | If the number of messages in the queue is greater than 100, send an email. Note: This test is applied for all configured connectors. |
| Connectors | If any of the connectors are disabled, send an email. |
| Database Size | If the MSDE database size is greater than 1.5 GB and less than 1.8 GB, send an email once every 24 hours. If the MSDE database size reaches 1.8 GB, stop the service. Note: These tests are generated only if MSDE is the installed SQL database. |
| Filescan Folder | If the percentage of free disk space is less than 20%, send an email. If the age of control files is greater than 60 minutes, send an email. Note: These tests are generated only if the Filescan connector is installed. |
| Server Disk Space | If the percentage of free disk space is less than 20%, send an email once every 24 hours. If the percentage of free disk space is less than 5%, stop all services. |
| Services | If any of the services are not running, send an email. |
| Telco Folder | If the percentage of free disk space is less than 20%, send an email. This test is applied for both the Recv and Send folders. |
| Telco Modem Services | If the percentage of free disk space is less than 20%, send an email. If the oldest item in the queue (for the RecvLocal folder) is more than 60 minutes old, send an email. |
| Workflow Components | If the oldest item in the queue is more than 60 minutes old, send an email. This test is applied to all components. |
Modifying a test
Installing Server Monitor creates a number of default tests. You can modify these tests to fit your environment.
Note: Click Update if you want to replace a modified test name with the generated default name.
- In the details pane, double-click the test you want to modify.
- (Or, right-click the test you wish to modify and select Properties.)
- The Create New Test Criteria screen appears. It is different for each test.
- Follow the instructions on the screen and click Next. The Specify the Actions to take for this Test screen appears.
- Modify the Specify the Actions to take for this Test section, as needed, and click Next. The final screen of the wizard appears.
- Complete the final screen of the wizard.
- Click Finish.
Removing a test
Installing Server Monitor creates a number of default tests. If you do not want to use a default test, you can remove it from the Server Monitor Administrator.
In the details pane, right-click the test you wish to remove and select Delete.
(Or, click the test you want to remove, click Action on the toolbar, and select Delete.)
Using the Test wizard
Whether you are modifying an existing test or creating a new one, you will use the test wizard to step through the configuration screens. The first screen of the test wizard is different for every test. It can be an information screen or a configuration screen, depending on the test you are working with.
For example, the Composer Test wizard opens with an information screen. Or, the Database Size Test wizard opens with a configuration screen.
The remaining screens on the wizard include the same options for each test.
Adding a new test
Default tests are created when you add your server. If a default test does not meet your needs, however, you can add a new test at any time.
- On the Server Administrator tree, right-click the server you want to monitor and select New from the menu that appears.
- (Or, highlight the server you want to monitor, click Action on the toolbar, and select New.)
- Select the type of test you want to create. The Create New Test Criteria screen appears. This screen is different for each test.
- Follow the instructions on the screen and click Next. The Specify the Actions to take for this Test screen appears.
- Click Add. The Add Test Action screen appears.
- Select an action and click Next. The screen that appears next depends on the action you selected.
- Modify the action screen as needed, click Finish, and then click Next. The final screen of the test wizard appears.
- Complete the final screen of the wizard.
- Click Finish.
See also
Optional Server Monitor Configuration