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9.1.2 Plug-In Repository
A plug-in is a package of code that provides additional functionality to Sentinel; ESM leverages two
types of plug-ins called Collectors (scripts) and Connectors. Implementing these features as plug-ins
allows Novell
new version of the Sentinel platform.
Collector: The Collector plug-in adds the ability to parse raw data from an event source. This
is similar to the Collector in Sentinel 5; however, from Sentinel 6.x onward, the plug-in also
provides additional metadata to enable the ESM panel to prompt the user for parameter values
as well as enable ESM to automatically select supported connection methods that work well
with the Collector. This metadata is added to the Collector plug-in by the plug-in developer.
Collectors are written by using JavaScript or our legacy scripting language and as such are
sometimes called scripts.
Connector: In Sentinel 6.1 Rapid Deployment, all Connectors are pluggable. A Connector
plug-in contains both the implementation of the connection mechanism used to gather data
from an event source as well as the GUI screens needed to configure the Connector. This
allows for a user to easily add additional Connectors to Sentinel.
Hot Fixes and New Functionality: In the future, some Sentinel enhancements and defect
fixes might be available as plug-ins.
After you import a plug-in into Sentinel, it is centrally stored in the Plug-In Repository. The
appropriate Sentinel component on other machines automatically starts by using the plug-in.
9.1.3 Auxiliary Files
Some plug-ins, such as database Connectors, require one or more auxiliary files in order to function.
Auxiliary files are typically files that can not be shipped by Novell within the standard plug-in, such
as user-specific configuration files or third-party libraries that require specific licenses. In all cases
the documentation for the plug-in includes detailed instructions about which auxiliary files are
necessary and where they can be obtained.
9.2 Introduction to the User Interface
The ESM Live View and Scratchpad are independent windows. This allows you to work on other
tabs in Sentinel as you work on ESM.
The Event Source Management windows include:
A menu bar with the ESM menus
A toolbar that helps you execute the functions of ESM
Several different types of frames to display ESM data
A Display Health Monitor frame with graph and table views where you can perform your
activities
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to deliver enhancements to our event collection system without the need to deliver a
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