Restricting the Data Collection Method

Context

The SAPphone data collection method is started by default for all clients in an SAP system. However, it is possible to restrict the number of queried clients. To do this, specify the clients in which the communication components are to be queried.

Procedure


  1. Choose Start of the navigation pathAdministration Next navigation step CCMS Next navigation step Configuration Next navigation step Alert monitorEnd of the navigation path (transaction RZ21).

    A list of the existing monitors (MTE classes) is displayed.

  2. Select SAPphone by double-clicking it.

  3. In the Methods frame, select Method Definitions.

  4. In the Methods frame, choose Display Overview.

    A list of all method definitions is displayed.

  5. Select the method name SAPphone by double-clicking it.

  6. Switch from display to change mode.

  7. On the Parameters tab page, specify which clients are to be monitored.

    Parameter

    Value

    CLIENT

    001

    CLIENT

    002

    CLIENT

    003

    In the default setting, no client is entered. This means that all clients are monitored.

  8. Save the dialog.

Results

The data collection method only queries the telephony servers (flagged for monitoring) that exist in the specified clients.