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Advanced Operation
Heartbeat Monitor
Like AutoPing, the Heartbeat monitor
allows iBoot to monitor an external
device and take action when this
device fails.
With the Heartbeat
monitor enabled, iBoot will expect a
network message on a regular interval.
When it misses a user defined number
of
intervals,
it
will
programmed action.
Use the heartbeat to insure that you
server is running.
crashes, it will be automatically rebooted.
The heartbeat can be generated in any of several ways;
•
A Windows executable program that will run as a tray applet that will transmit heartbeats at a
steady interval to an iBoot.
•
A Windows .dll file is also available for use by Windows™ applications.
The Heartbeat Protocol will allow developers to imbed this capability directly into their software
products.
All heartbeat tools are available on the distribution disk.
Heartbeat Setup Page
Frequency: Enter 1 to 999 seconds. If the heartbeat is not received within this time it will increment
the counter.
Fail Counter: Enter the number of times (1-99) the heartbeat needs to fail before the selected
action is taken. When the fail counter is reached, the heartbeat action will be triggered.
Port: Enter a port number to be used by the iBoot to look for the heartbeat. The default port is
9100.
perform
its
When the server
Example:
Kiosk generates heartbeat at a regular
interval to inform iBoot that operations
are normal. When kiosk crashes,
heartbeat stops and iBoot automatically
reboots the kiosk
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Heartbeat
Confirmation
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