Checking the Pulse of iSeries Resources – iSeries Monitoring from Help/Systems is Key
The key to keeping an iSeries system running smoothly is iSeries monitoring. By using solutions like Help/Systems' Robot/CONSOLE for message monitoring and Robot/TRAPPER for SNMP trap and network device monitoring, organizations can effectively keep their fingers on the pulse of their iSeries systems.
(PRWEB) June 21, 2004 -- http://www.helpsystems.com/ - Founded in 1982, Help/Systems is
the world's largest company specializing in operations automation software for
the IBM iSeries platform. iSeries monitoring, through solutions like
Help/Systems' Robot/CONSOLE for message log monitoring and Robot/TRAPPER for
SNMP trap and network device monitoring, gives organizations ready access to the
entire network creating an enterprise management solution.
So much to
watch
Take a moment and think about how much there is to keep track of on an
iSeries systems these days: jobs, job queues, subsystems, lines, controllers,
and devices; not to mention Web servers, Domino servers, TCP/IP, network
servers, and any service that uses TCP/IP. Now, think about all the statuses for
these resources: running, on hold, delay waiting, ineligible, lock waiting,
message waiting, and more. Plus, no two job states are the same. Sometimes a
message waiting status is good; other times, not so good. Even the most
sophisticated IT professional can be overwhelmed trying to manage all of these
resources.
So little time
Send Robot/CONSOLE, Help/Systems’ iSeries
message and resource management package, to the rescue. Robot/CONSOLE iSeries
monitoring can monitor iSeries resources and take action if the resource is not
in the desired state, allowing operations staff to focus on issues elsewhere.
Robot/CONSOLE has always been able to respond to messages sent to a message
queue, but now it can make sure the necessary resources are available.
Robot/CONSOLE’s resource monitor checks define resources on the iSeries
system to make sure they are in their correct status. And, Robot/CONSOLE is
flexible – it can be customized to match an organizations’ environment.
Use OPAL recovery for total resource monitoring automation
For true
automation, recovery options can be built into the resource monitoring setup. By
using OPerator Assistance Language (OPAL) recovery Robot/CONSOLE can take action
if it encounters a resource in an unexpected status.
Monitor job queues
easily
Job queues are an area of contention for any iSeries support staff.
Robot/CONSOLE can monitor the depth of job queues to ensure that jobs are being
processed in a timely manner. Many IT shops are accountable for meeting various
service levels associated with the services they provide. Monitoring job queue
depth ensures that the jobs meet the most stringent service level requirements.
All services ready for action
Robot/CONSOLE resource monitoring goes
beyond checking to be sure devices and jobs are in the correct state. It also
verifies that important services are available and ready for use. Robot/CONSOLE
checks the ports these services use and their corresponding iSeries job.
Whatever needs to be monitored, Robot/TRAPPER and Robot/CONSOLE are
ready
Robot/TRAPPER with Robot/CONSOLE work to complete monitoring goals.
Robot/TRAPPER can monitor other devices within an environment by using the SNMP
capabilities built into most Ethernet-capable devices. With Robot/TRAPPER, you
can capture SNMP traps sent from any device, turn them into iSeries messages,
and take action if necessary. Robot/ TRAPPER can verify that devices are
available on a network by using an echo request. If a device responds to the
echo request, the device is “alive” on your network. Because SNMP is not native
to the iSeries, this built-in function can be used to monitor any device that
can send an SNMP trap. Devices such as time clocks, fire equipment, telephone
switches, environmental controls, or even your security system.
Power,
flexibility, and unlimited possibilities with the Robot Automated Operations
Solution
In today’s competitive business environment, having
computer-related services available is essential to the success of any
organization. This means going beyond the iSeries to monitoring attached
devices. By combining Robot/CONSOLE, Robot/TRAPPER, Robot/ALERT, and
Robot/NETWORK, the possibilities are endless. The end result—a powerful,
flexible enterprise monitoring system, capable of watching an entire network of
devices—right at an IT Professionals fingertips.
About Help/Systems, Inc.
- http://www.helpsystems.com
Founded in 1982, Help/Systems is
the world's largest company specializing is iSeries software for operations
automation. Help/Systems was the first company in the United States to achieve
certification under the international quality standard ISO 9001 and continues
its certification today. The company develops, markets, and supports a modular
suite of software products collectively known as the Robot Automated Operations
Solution.
For more information about Help/Systems iSeries Monitoring and
Operations Automation solutions visit Help/Systems online
at:
Robot/CONSOLE for iSeries monitoring including message log monitoring
and management - http://www.helpsystems.com/products/console.html
Robot/TRAPPER for SNMP trap and network device monitoring - http://www.helpsystems.com/products/trapper.html
Robot/ALERT
for iSeries monitoring via pager or e-mail - http://www.helpsystem.som/products/alert.html
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