Chapter 3: Learning CoreWatch Basics
Starting CoreWatch in Solaris
Note:
CoreWatch requires CDE to run properly on Solaris 2.5.1 and 2.6 operating
systems. Ensure that your Solaris system includes CDE before attempting to run
CoreWatch.
To start CoreWatch in the Solaris 2.5.1 or 2.6 environment:
1.
Enter the following command at the Solaris prompt:
CoreWatch
The Login Dialog dialog box appears.
Note:
2.
Type the name or IP address and community string for the SSR. If you do not know
this information, see your network administrator.
3.
Click OK.
For details on the window that CoreWatch opens, see
Interface" on page
Starting CoreWatch in Windows NT, Windows 95, or Windows 98
To start CoreWatch in the Windows NT, Windows 95, or Windows 98 environment:
1.
Choose the Start menu, select Programs, select Cabletron CoreWatch, and then choose
CoreWatch. The Login Dialog dialog box appears.
Note:
2.
Type the name or IP address and community string for the SSR. If you do not know
this information, see your network administrator.
3.
Click OK.
For details on the window that CoreWatch opens, see the
Interface" on page
Starting CoreWatch from within SPECTRUM Enterprise Manager
SPECTRUM Enterprise Manager is Cabletron Systems' flexible and scalable network
management platform based on leading-edge, object-oriented, artificial intelligence
technology. SPECTRUM, which is available on Solaris and Windows NT, provides a suite
of bundled applications as well as additional optional applications. The SSR is modeled in
SPECTRUM using the SmartSwRtr model type. The SSR can be Auto-Discovered or
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If the CoreWatch command is not found, you can locate it in /opt/CScw/bin.
29.
If you installed the program in a startup folder other than Programs >
Cabletron CoreWatch, select that folder from the Start menu and then select
CoreWatch.
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