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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.
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Sound audible signal
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Display on-screen message box
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Log event into an on-screen report window
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Run any user-specified program, e.g., BEEPER, FAX, EMAIL, etc.
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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.
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Record network characteristics (e.g., utilization, error rate)
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Set thresholds to generate events when values are out of range
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Provide the basis upon which you can predict future network load based on current usage and plan for future
requirements
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