nv-l

RE: [nv-l] Simulating node/interface up/down events

2004-01-22 03:53:36
Subject: RE: [nv-l] Simulating node/interface up/down events
From: colin.walls AT barclays.co DOT uk
To: nv-l AT lists.us.ibm DOT com
Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2004 08:27:18 -0000
> I'm a little confused by the trap generation harness script you have 
> supplied as it doesn't seem to have enough parameters.Both 
> Node up/down 
> events and Interface up/down events should both have 8 varbinds.

The node up/down script was put in some while ago (under NV 5 I believe),
and hasn't been changed. Hence the reason for so few parameters.
 
> The next question is whether your NetView can really "see" 
> any of these nodes / interfaces?  I assume not?  

No, it can't. We can't see any of the network infrastructure. Only BT can
using their network management software.

> Is this just a TRAP system that forwards events to TEC for correlation?  

Yes
 
> Check the NV 7.1.3 Release Notes for info on varbinds 7 and 8 
> (page 13).

Will do. 

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