Configuration of the TREX Alert Server
Use
In the configuration of the TREX alert server, you can set the e-mail function and put together check sets.
Integration
You configure the
TREX alert server in the Landscape ® Alert Server Configuration area in
the
TREX admin
tool (stand-alone).
Features
Configuration of the E-Mail Function
The following parameters can be specified for the e-mail function:
Parameter |
Description |
Mail Sender |
Specification of a valid e-mail address from which e-mails are sent in the event of errors Example: mytrex@mycompany.org |
Mail Recipients |
Comma-separated list of recipients who are to be informed by e-mail Example: mysysadmin@mycompany.org, sysadmin@mycompany.org, |
Mail Subject |
Specification of a subject for the e-mails to be sent The following subject, which contains variables, is used by default: SAP TREX (%SID%%INSTANCE%) - AlertServer Status Change for %NUMCHECKS% checks |
Send Mails |
If necessary, you can deactivate the e-mail function. no: Deactivates the e-mail function yes: Activates the e-mail function |
SMTP Server |
Specification of the SMTP server used to send the e-mails Example: smtp.mycompany.org |
To check the configuration of the e-mail function, choose Send Test Mail. This sends an e-mail to the specified recipients. Then check the recipients’ inboxes.
Configuration of the Display
The following parameters contain default values that fit the majority of requirements. You can change the values, if required.
Parameter |
Description |
Max. History Age |
Specifies the maximum age of the entries on the History tab page in seconds. Default entry: 604800 seconds (one week) |
Max. History Entries |
Specifies the maximum number of entries that are displayed on the History tab page. Default entry: 1000 |
Max. Result Age |
Specifies the time in seconds for which the results of a check run are valid. If this value is exceeded, the system starts a new check run. Default entry: 30 seconds |
Configuration of Check Sets
For more information about the configuration of check sets, see Checks and Check Sets.
Activities
Start the TREX admin tool (stand-alone) and navigate to the Landscape: Alert window. To call up the configuration, choose Alert Server Configuration.
Make the required entries.
To save your entries, choose Save. To cancel processing, choose Cancel.
In the case of a distributed TREX system, the configuration is transferred automatically to all hosts.