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- Page 1 PERFORMANCE WIZARDt USER’S GUIDE Document No. 7800-A2-GB28-80 May 1999...
- Page 2 Paradyne worldwide office locations, use one of the following methods: H Internet: Visit the Paradyne World Wide Web site at www.paradyne.com. (Be sure to register your warranty there. Select Service & Support Warranty Registration .)
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
......... . . Getting Started with OpenLane Performance Wizard H What is OpenLane Performance Wizard? . - Page 4 Contents Using the Navigation Wizard H Displaying the Navigation Wizard ....... . . H Accessing Components and Menus .
- Page 5 Contents Using Historical Charts H What is a Historical Chart? ........H Accessing Historical Charts .
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Page 7: About This Guide
Providers. It describes how to install and use the Performance Wizard on a variety of operating platforms. Document Summary Section Description Getting Started with OpenLane Performance Wizard. Chapter 1 Provides instructions on installing and running the Performance Wizard on a variety of operating platforms. -
Page 8: H Product-Related Documents
Product-Related Documents Contact your sales or service representative to order product documentation. Paradyne documents are also available on the World Wide Web at www.paradyne.com. Select Service & Support Technical Manuals. See the DSL Sourcebook and FrameSaver Sourcebook for more information about services, applications, and network deployment. -
Page 9: Getting Started With Openlane Performance Wizard
This feature is available for FrameSaver devices only. This chapter provides you with the information you need to install and start the OpenLane Performance Wizard application on a variety of operating platforms. NOTE: OpenLane Performance Wizard Real Time reports support all Paradyne devices, as well as other devices, that support standard MIB-2 and Frame Relay MIBs. -
Page 10: H New Features
Getting Started with OpenLane Performance Wizard New Features The Performance Wizard Version 4.2 product offers several new enhancements: Support for Hotwire M/HDSL and M/SDSL devices: — Hotwire 7974, 7975, and 7976 Multirate Symmetric Digital Subscriber Line (M/SDSL) Standalone Units — Hotwire 7984, 7985, and 7986 Multirate High-bit-rate Digital Subscriber Line (M/HDSL) Standalone Units —... -
Page 11: Verifying Supported Operating Platforms
Out-of-memory errors may indicate a need to increase the amount of RAM or the size of the virtual memory swap space on your system. To install the OpenLane Performance Wizard software, you will need Internet connectivity or the OpenLane Performance Wizard CD. To install the Apache Web server in UNIX, GNUZIP utility gzip must be installed. -
Page 12: Installing The Java Runtime Environment
Installing the Java Runtime Environment The Java Runtime Environment (JRE) can be installed on your platform before you install the Performance Wizard or installed during the OpenLane automated installation. The following are the supported JREs: Solaris requires JRE Version 1.1.7 HP-UX requires JRE Version 1.1.7.01... -
Page 13: Integrating With Openview Or Netview
For Windows 95/NT: c:\pdn\PerfWiz Installing Performance Wizard The OpenLane Performance Wizard software can be installed from CD-ROM or downloaded from the World Wide Web, then installed on any of the supported platforms. The World Wide Web site download location is: http://www.paradyne.com/perfwizard/index.htm... -
Page 14: Installing In Windows
Installing in Windows " Procedure To install or upgrade OpenLane Performance Wizard for Windows, logon as a user with Admin authority: 1. From the CD-ROM or after downloading the OpenLane Performance Wizard software, double-click on the setup.exe file to begin the installation. The OpenLane installation program will locate the JRE installed on your system. - Page 15 Data Collection Daemon and the User History Poller during installation. In addition, if NetScout is found, it will be integrated into OpenLane’s menu structure so NetScout can be launched from the Action menu. 4. The Apache Web installation dialog box appears. Select an option and Next.
- Page 16 Copy Files dialog box to obtain the most current files. 6. Files are extracted and, if setting up a Web server, the Apache Web server files are downloaded, followed by the OpenLane files. Follow the Apache Web server installation prompts.
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Page 17: Installing In Unix
Overwrite is recommended. The installation program attempts to stop the Data Collection Daemon and the User History Poller during installation. In addition, if NetScout is found, it will be integrated into OpenLane’s menu structure so NetScout can be launched from the Action menu. 7800-A2-GB28-80... - Page 18 Apache Web server installed but not located. Browse to where the httpd directory is found. A copy of the httpd.conf file named httpd.conf.bak will be created before OpenLane installation modifications. Do not configure any web server. I will not be using web-based...
- Page 19 Getting Started with OpenLane Performance Wizard 5. Enter the port number for Apache to use. The default is 80. Enter an existing User and Group for the Apache Web server. By default, the HP-UX group nobody does not exist. You can use the User bin and the Group bin.
- Page 20 Getting Started with OpenLane Performance Wizard 6. Follow the prompts offered by the setup program. The setup program prompts you to enter a destination for the program files. A message appears when the installation is complete. Starting the Performance Wizard To continue, refer to on page 1-13.
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Page 21: Finalizing The Windows Nt Apache Setup
Getting Started with OpenLane Performance Wizard Finalizing the Windows NT Apache Setup If working with Windows NT, you can setup Apache as a Service to be started automatically. To do this, from the Start Menu, select: Programs Apache Web Server Install Apache as a Service Apache will start up automatically as a Service after the next reboot. -
Page 22: Starting On Solaris, Hp-Ux, And Aix
Getting Started with OpenLane Performance Wizard Starting on Solaris, HP-UX, and AIX The Performance Wizard can run as a standalone application or it can be invoked from within OpenView or NetView (depending on your operating platform) as described in the following procedures. -
Page 23: Starting On Windows
2. Click on the Performance Wizard icon or run the script PerfWiz.bat. " Procedure To start from OpenView and display the Navigation Wizard: 1. Click on the Control menu and select OpenLane. The OpenLane menu has a submenu with the options Graphs and Navigation Wizard. 2. Click on Navigation Wizard. "... -
Page 24: H Using The License Key
Getting Started with OpenLane Performance Wizard Using the License Key The OpenLane Performance Wizard is packaged with a demonstration license key, which expires shortly. The license key enables you access to the Performance Wizard product. To have continued access to the product, purchase the Performance Wizard to obtain an updated license key. -
Page 25: H Removing The Performance Wizard
Getting Started with OpenLane Performance Wizard Removing the Performance Wizard To remove the Performance Wizard from your operating platform and OpenView or NetView (if the products are integrated), use the instructions in the following sections. Removing from Solaris, HP-UX, or AIX "... -
Page 26: H Setting Up The Web Server (For Slm Reports Only)
SLM reports. Using the SLM Report Administration interface, data is collected only for FrameSaver SLV devices enabled for data collection. The User History Poller daemon is started during OpenLane Performance Wizard installation when the automated Apache Web server installation option is selected. -
Page 27: Troubleshooting The Apache Web Server Setup
Troubleshooting the Apache Web Server Setup This section describes how to verify the setup and configuration of the Apache Web server which occurred during the automated installation of OpenLane Performance Wizard. In this procedure, apachepath specifies the absolute pathname to the directory on your platform where you set up Apache Web server software. - Page 28 Getting Started with OpenLane Performance Wizard 3. Log into the SLM login page, by entering Admin for the Customer ID and then pressing the Log In button. If correctly set up, the OpenLane Service Level Management Administration page appears. If the SLM Administration page does not appear: —...
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Page 29: Using The Navigation Wizard
Using the Navigation Wizard Displaying the Navigation Wizard When you start the Performance Wizard as a standalone application, the Navigation Wizard is displayed. As the main window of the Performance Wizard, the Navigation Wizard provides you with the ability to manage devices, and access other tools, which include: Real Time Charts These charts provide a view of 1 to 4 graphs that show various types of... -
Page 30: H Accessing Components And Menus
Description Menus Provide options to manage devices and launch tools. Device Display Area Lists all devices known to OpenLane Performance Wizard. The Device Display Area is divided into three categories: Endpoint lists all interfaces and DLCIs, when the Device Display Area is expanded. -
Page 31: H Performing Tasks Using The Navigation Wizard
Using the Navigation Wizard Performing Tasks Using the Navigation Wizard Using the components and menus within the Navigation Wizard, you can perform many tasks, including: Manage the Device Display Area Set FrameSaver Options Launch Real Time Charts Historical Charts Use SLM Reports Perform Diagnostic Tests Start the NetScout Manager 7800-A2-GB28-80... -
Page 32: H Managing The Device Display Area
Using the Navigation Wizard Managing the Device Display Area Using the Device Display Area within the Navigation Wizard, you can perform a variety of tasks, including: Add new devices Navigate and select devices for operations Update device configuration information Delete a device Locate a device in the display hierarchy Populating the Device Display Area When you start the Performance Wizard, the Device Display Area may be empty. -
Page 33: Selecting Devices For Operations
Using the Navigation Wizard If you launch a Real Time Chart from within OpenView or NetView, and the device you selected is not known to the Performance Wizard, the New Device dialog box is displayed by default. 2. Enter the Hostname or IP Address of the device in the Device Name text input field. -
Page 34: Updating Device Configuration Information
Using the Navigation Wizard Updating Device Configuration Information When a device is reconfigured (for example, a new PVC is added) or if you begin encountering unexpected SNMP errors during historical collections or while creating Real Time Charts, you should ensure that the device configuration information is current. - Page 35 Using the Navigation Wizard The status line at the bottom of the dialog returns information on the device database operation. Additional Device Sync and Connection Name functions are available from the Preferences dialog. Click on the Edit menu and select Preferences. Click on the Device Sync tab.
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Page 36: Deleting Devices
Using the Navigation Wizard Deleting Devices You can remove devices from the Device Display Area that you no longer want to monitor. Removing a device deletes it from both the Device Display Area and the device database. " Procedure To remove a device: 1. -
Page 37: H Setting Framesaver Options
Using the Navigation Wizard Setting FrameSaver Options From the Navigation Wizard you can set certain FrameSaver options, which include: PVC connections Frame and burst measurements The following sections discuss these options in more detail. Managing PVC Connections You can create, modify, or remove connections or create Connection IDs using the Edit Connection dialog. - Page 38 Using the Navigation Wizard The Edit Connection dialog appears. NOTE: PVC connections are automatically discovered between FrameSaver SLV NNI units and FrameSaver SLV endpoints. However, the endpoints are unaware of these connections and the PVC connections are only visible from the SLV NNI side of the connection.
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Page 39: Setting Frame And Burst Ranges
Using the Navigation Wizard Setting Frame and Burst Ranges For FrameSaver SLV devices, you can configure frame size and burst count ranges for those devices that have been added to the Device Display Area using the Set (read/write) Community string. These configurations affect the Analysis view for Real Time and Historical Charts. - Page 40 Using the Navigation Wizard " Procedure To set frame and burst ranges: 1. Highlight a Network Port DLCI within the Device Display Area. 2. Click on the Edit menu and select Configure Device. The Configure Device dialog appears. If device configuration information is being collected, the display of the Configure Device dialog is delayed.
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Page 41: H Displaying Real Time Charts
Using the Navigation Wizard 4. Enter a valid numeric value in the Edit text entry box for Frame Range or Burst Ranges, depending on the options you are setting. You also have the option of selecting this value from the Frame Size Range Upper Limit (Octets) or Burst Range Upper Limits (Bits) text selection box, located at the bottom of the dialog. -
Page 42: Setting The Real Time Polling Frequency
" Procedure To change the Real Time Polling Interval for all charts: 1. Click on the Edit menu and select Preferences. The OpenLane Preferences dialog appears. 2. From the Performance tab, modify the default polling value of 30 seconds using one of the following methods: —... -
Page 43: Launching A Real Time Chart
Using the Navigation Wizard Launching a Real Time Chart All data for Real Time Charts is gathered and plotted for charts using the value of the Real Time Polling Frequency. You can change this polling frequency for an individual chart if you use the Launch Graph dialog. "... - Page 44 Using the Navigation Wizard 2. Select a DLCI, click the right mouse button, and select Launch Graph from the drop-down menu. The Launch Graph dialog specifies the device, interface, and DLCI (if applicable) that you selected, gives you the option of selecting Real Time or Historical Charts (Daily Details and Weekly Averaged), and lists the chart types available for the interface or DLCI you selected.
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Page 45: H Displaying Historical Charts
Using the Navigation Wizard Displaying Historical Charts A Historical Chart displays a single graph that provides details of previous activity on device interfaces or DLCIs. Before you can launch and view a Historical Chart, you must start the Historical daemon and enable historical data collections for each device on which you want to collect historical data. -
Page 46: Enabling Or Disabling Historical Data Collection For A Device
Using the Navigation Wizard Enabling or Disabling Historical Data Collection for a Device To collect historical data for a device interface or DLCI, you must enable the Historical daemon as described in Starting and Stopping the Historical Daemon on page 2-17, then specify the devices for which historical data is to be collected. The Edit Historical Data Collection dialog is used to enable a device interface or DLCI for historical data collection. -
Page 47: Launching A Historical Chart
Using the Navigation Wizard " Procedure To enable, modify, or disable a historical collection: 1. Select a device interface or DLCI from Navigation Wizard and open the Edit Historical Collection dialog box. 2. From the drop-down list, locate the chart type that you want to enable or disable. - Page 48 Using the Navigation Wizard " Procedure To launch a Historical Chart: 1. Select a device interface or DLCI from the Device Display Area. 2. Click on the Action menu and select Launch Graph. The Launch Graph dialog is displayed and by default, the options for a Real Time Chart are shown.
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Page 49: H Using The Service Level Management (Slm) Reports
Using the Navigation Wizard Using the Service Level Management (SLM) Reports SLM Reports are set up and distributed through the World Wide Web. From within the Navigation Wizard, you need only ensure the discovery of the FrameSaver SLV devices for which you want to enable data collection. See Populating the Device Display Area on page 2-4 for information on adding these devices. -
Page 50: H Accessing The Netscout Manager Plus
" Procedure To define the path for the NetScout Manager: 1. Click on the Edit menu and select Preferences. The OpenLane Preference dialog appears. 2. Enter the path to NetScout Manager as needed. A fully qualified absolute path is needed to execute RMON manager. -
Page 51: Using Real Time Charts
Using Real Time Charts What is a Real Time Chart? A Real Time Chart consists of 1 to 4 graphs that display statistical data on the performance of your network devices. These graphs are updated dynamically. That is, you can monitor the performance of devices and data is displayed and updated in real time. -
Page 52: H Accessing And Launching Real Time Charts
Using Real Time Charts Accessing and Launching Real Time Charts To display a Real Time Chart from within the Navigation Wizard, you must: 1. Select a device interface or DLCI from the Device Display Area, and 2. Launch a Real Time Chart using either a Chart button at the bottom of the Device Display Area or the Action Launch Graph dialog. - Page 53 Using Real Time Charts 7800-A2-GB28-80 May 1999...
- Page 54 Using Real Time Charts If you select a chart type for a DLCI, a Real Time Chart window similar to the following is displayed. Refer to online Help for descriptions of the components of a Real Time Chart window. May 1999 7800-A2-GB28-80...
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Page 55: H Managing Real Time Charts
Using Real Time Charts Managing Real Time Charts From a Real Time Chart window, you can: Stop and restart polling of devices. Change the appearance of graphs. Query a point on a graph. Print a chart to a file or the printer. Zoom in and out of a graph portion. -
Page 56: Specifying A Graph Format
Using Real Time Charts Specifying a Graph Format The Bar drop-down menu, located in the upper right-hand corner of a graph, is used to change the appearance of a graph. You can display plots on a graph as a Line, Bar, or Stack. Click on the drop-down menu to change to any format listed in the following table. -
Page 57: Printing A Chart To File Or Printer
Using Real Time Charts Printing a Chart to File or Printer To direct a copy of a chart to a file or the printer, click on the File menu and select Print. The Print dialog for your operating platform is displayed. Refer to the documentation for your system to obtain information on using the Print dialog. -
Page 58: Modifying Pvc Throughput Displays
Using Real Time Charts Modifying PVC Throughput Displays Some end-to-end connections provide a view of the Network (cloud). You have the option of displaying statistics on data that is transmitted, received, or both through the network, using the Tx, Rx, or Both radio buttons. The Tx button displays information that is being transmitted by the selected interface into the network. - Page 59 Using Historical Charts What is a Historical Chart? A Historical Chart displays a single graph that provides details of previous activity on network interfaces and DLCIs that have been collected using the Historical daemon and Historical Data Collection components. There are two types of Historical Charts: Daily Details –...
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Page 60: Using Historical Charts
Using Historical Charts Viewing Historical Charts When you launch a Historical Chart for either Daily Details or Weekly Averaged, a window similar to the following daily report appears: May 1999 7800-A2-GB28-80... -
Page 61: H Managing Historical Charts
Using Historical Charts Managing Historical Charts From the Historical Chart window, you can: Change the format of graphs. Query a point on a graph. Zoom in and out of a graph portion. Print a chart to a file or the printer. Obtain Help Specifying a Graph Format The Bar drop-down menu, located in the upper right-hand corner of a graph, is... -
Page 62: Zooming In And Out Of A Graph Portion
Using Historical Charts Zooming In and Out of a Graph Portion You can enlarge an area of the graph by zooming into a portion of a graph. " Procedure To zoom into a graph portion: 1. Position the cursor over the graph. 2. -
Page 63: Creating Service Level Management Reports
Administration interface available through the Web server. Discovering FrameSaver SLV Units All FrameSaver SLV devices defined in the OpenLane Performance Wizard device database can be enabled for data collections. The device database is accessed through Navigation Wizard, which lists all devices known to Performance Wizard. -
Page 64: Using The Slm Report Administration Web-Based Interface
2. Display the SLM Report Administration main page. http:// yourserver /OpenLane/ 3. Enter Admin in the Customer ID text input field, then press the Log In button. The SLM Report Administration page appears. Within this page, you can choose to create a Customer Profile or enable Data Collections for a device. -
Page 65: Slm Reports Administration
Creating Service Level Management Reports SLM Reports Administration For security purposes, the authorized user login and password should be setup immediately after accessing the Reports Administration Web page. " Procedure To modify the authorized user login: 1. From the Customer Profile Administration screen, select Admin from the Existing Customer drop-down list. -
Page 66: Saving Polling Data
Creating Service Level Management Reports " Procedure To enable Data Collections for a specific customer: 1. Access the SLM Report Administration page and specify Admin for your Customer ID. 2. Click on Data Collection. The Data Collection Administration page appears. 3. -
Page 67: Slm Report Data Export
Help for more complete details. Time Zone Settings The OpenLane SLV Reports are scheduled based on the time zone of the server. The Time Zone ID can be edited in the preferences.def or preferences.dat file. - Page 68 Creating Service Level Management Reports Table 5-1. Time Zone IDs Raw GMT Time Zone ID Time Zone Name Offset in Hours –11 Midway Islands Time –10 Hawaii Standard Time –9 Alaska Standard Time –8 Pacific Standard Time –7 Phoenix Standard Time –7 Mountain Standard Time –6...
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Page 69: Slm Report Filters
Creating Service Level Management Reports SLM Report Filters The report filter data feature is available for all report type from the report setup pages. A report type must be selected before the filter criteria can be created. The filters available are based on the report type selected. The Operator column uses one of three operator types based on the type of column or expression entered for the Left Operand: Logical: And, Or... - Page 70 Creating Service Level Management Reports PERL5 regular expressions are provided using the MatchAdvanced Operator to create your own filter expressions using syntax for PERL 5 expressions. Two examples of PERL regular expressions: Enter . . . And the MatchAdvanced filter will . . . Match any string with the value NY (case-sensitive).
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Page 71: H Viewing Slm Reports
Creating Service Level Management Reports Viewing SLM Reports Customers (or the end users), interact with SLM Reports through a standard Netscape or Microsoft Web browser. The following versions are recommended: Netscape Communicator 4.51 or higher Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.1 To enable customers to navigate through their SLM Reports, you must provide them with the location of the Web site and their customer data, which includes their Customer ID and assigned password. -
Page 72: Slm Report Example
Creating Service Level Management Reports SLM Report Example The SLV Detail Monthly Report provides statistics on each PVC as shown below. Detailed online Help is available with each report. 5-10 May 1999 7800-A2-GB28-80... -
Page 73: Diagnostic Tests
Diagnostic Tests What are Diagnostic Tests? Diagnostic Tests check the integrity and operation of FrameSaver network devices, and to some extent, the network itself. Using Diagnostic Tests, you can run loopback and pattern tests, as well as perform a Lamp Test, Connectivity Test, check EIA Lead Status, and run physical link tests. -
Page 74: H Accessing Diagnostic Tests
Diagnostic Tests Accessing Diagnostic Tests Diagnostic Tests can be accessed from within the Navigation Wizard or OpenView as described in the following sections. Accessing from the Navigation Wizard The Navigation Wizard lists and displays all devices known to the Performance Wizard. - Page 75 Diagnostic Tests A Diagnostic Test window similar to the following is opened for the selected device. 7800-A2-GB28-80 May 1999...
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Page 76: Accessing From Openview
Diagnostic Tests Accessing from OpenView Diagnostic Tests can be accessed from the OpenView or NetView menus. " Procedure To access Diagnostic Tests from OpenView: 1. Select a device from an OpenView submap. 2. Click on the Performance menu and select Performance. The Performance menu has a cascading submenu with the following options: Navigation Wizard, Graphs, or Tests. -
Page 77: Messages
Management Port in RS232 Some SNMP data not valid for mode. that configuration. No action needed. Paradyne device does not Contact your nearest sales or support MIB. service representative. Other vendor device does not Contact device vendor’s sales or support MIB. - Page 78 Messages Messages Table (2 of 2) Message Problem Action SNMP Error SNMP Set is being rejected. Verify the entry is valid on the Bad value device. SNMP Error No answer from device. Perform a Device Sync from Device timed out Navigation Wizard.
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Page 79: Glossary
Glossary IBM-UNIX operating system. BECN Backward Explicit Congestion Notification. A bit set and forwarded by the network to notify users of data traffic congestion, sent in the opposite direction of the frame carrying the BECN indicator or bit. Outbound frames may encounter congestion and be dropped. Bursty Error Seconds. - Page 80 Glossary Forward Error Correction. A method of error control for data transmission where the receiving device can detect and correct a character or block of code containing a predetermined number of erroneous bits. FECN Forward Explicit Congestion Notification. A bit set and forwarded by the network to notify users of data traffic congestion, sent in the same direction of the frame carrying the BECN indicator or bit.
- Page 81 Glossary Network Management System. A computer system used for monitoring and controlling network devices. Network-to-Network Interface. The point of connection of two frame relay networks. node A connection or switching point on the network. Out of Frame. An error condition in which frame synchronization bits are in error. Out of Service.
- Page 82 Glossary trap (SNMP) A notification message to the SNMP manager when an unusual event occurs on a network device, such as a reinitialization. Video Graphics Adapter. VLAN Virtual Local Area Network. A logical grouping of users regardless of their physical location on a network.
- Page 83 Index device database populating, 2-4 Action menu, Launch Graph, 2-20 removing entries, 2-8 administration of SLM Reports, 5-2 Device Display Area administration of SLV reports adding devices, 2-4 creating customer profile, 5-3 deleting devices, 2-8 creating report filters, 5-7 locating devices, 2-8 data export, 5-5 Device Sync, updating device database, 2-6 enabling data collection, 5-4...
- Page 84 Index Edit Connection dialog, 2-9 installation procedures, 1-5 edit Preferences, 2-14 installation troubleshooting end-to-end connections, modifying graph displays, 3-8 of Apache Web Server, 1-19 error messages, A-1 of Performance Wizard, 1-15 errors, during historical collections, 2-6 IP address, specifying for a device, 2-5, 2-6 Java Runtime Environment.
- Page 85 Index OpenLane features, 1-1 scheduling, of SLM reports, 5-5 OpenView. See HP OpenView Service Level Management Reports. See SLM Reports operating platforms Service Level Verification, SLM report, 5-1 installing Performance Wizard, 1-5 SLM Reports JRE versions, 1-4 adding devices for operations, 2-21...
- Page 86 3-7 verifying setup, 1-19 within a historical report, 4-4 Web sites accessing Performance Wizard, 1-5 for JRE environments, 1-4 Paradyne, vi Weekly Averaged, historical data, 2-19 Wizard Query dialog, removing devices, 2-8 IN-4 May 1999 7800-A2-GB28-80...