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Scan -
A scan is the PageR function of checking each Monitored Object to see if an alarm condition exists. The scanning cycle (i.e. time between scans) is determined by the interval setting in the Globals tab and Monitored Objects.
Scan Interval -
This is the amount of time between PageR’s monitoring scans. Typically the scan interval is controlled in the Globals tab of the Options screen. The default setting is 60 seconds (1 minute) although this can be modified. The scan interval can be modified on a monitored object basis to override the Global setting.
Schedule -
A schedule is attached to a Monitored Object and controls when the object is scanned. On each scan of Monitored Objects, those with a schedule will check the schedule to determine they should be scanned at that time. Schedules allow Monitored Objects to be scanned at various times instead of every time a scan is run. Users can set up scanning schedules based on clock time, days of the week, days of the month, the number of scans and more.
Sensor -
A sensor is a monitoring device that attaches to Room Alert or Room Alert PLUS. These sensors typically monitor environment conditions like temperature, humidity, main power, UPS power, flood/water, smoke/fire and more. When the sensor threshold is passed, a signal is sent to PageR and alarms are generated.
Service -
A service is a program executed in the background and is separate from the user’s desktop (i.e. not running as a desktop accessible application). Services are used to implement many system and application functions that do not require user interaction. Services have a service name (short) which is used to uniquely identify the service internally and a display name (long) used to identify the service to users. Services are managed by the Services Control Panel Applet within Windows.
Severity -
Severity is a value from 1-9 that indicates the importance or severity of an alarm condition on a Monitored Object. ‘1’ is the most severe, and ‘9’ is the least severe. The severity attribute allows you to rank Monitored Objects in terms of the impact an alarm has to the organization. Optionally, Monitored Objects can be scanned by severity with the most severe Monitored Objects being scanned first. The severity setting can also be used in various screens to sort or select Monitored Objects. Some users have also used the Severity setting as a symbol to represent various departments or office locations within the network.
SMTP -
SMTP or Simple Mail Transport Protocol is a TCP/IP based mail protocol that PageR uses (if selected) to send email notification to Contacts.
SPIN Directory -
This is a directory, typically labeled SPIN in the PageR Enterprise directory, that is monitored for .msg files. If files are found in the directory by PageR, they will be processed and sent to the Message Server or modem. Any application can copy or write .msg files to the SPIN directory to have them processed by PageR. This is just one way that any other application can be set up to use PageR’s advanced alert notification process.
Standalone Edition -
This is the Windows version of PageR that allows the monitoring of the Windows NT/2000 host system where PageR is running. It also includes network IP ping capability.
Status -
This is the current state of a monitored object or some associated attribute of PageR. The status of PageR, monitored objects or other attributes is available for display through PageR’s Activity Log or Web Status screen (web browser interface).
Substitution Keywords -
Substitution Keywords are tags that can appear in a text string or .msg files and are replaced by the actual system runtime values when the text string or .msg file is processed. For example, the keyword [DATE] is replaced by the current date when expanded. This allows alarm messages to include unique information specifically related to the individual event being reported.
Syslog -
Syslog is a logging facility used by UNIX systems and other systems supporting UNIX compatibility. Syslog is used by applications and operating systems to log messages and error conditions. Syslog can easily forward messages to PageR’s Syslog monitored object for alarm processing.
System ID -
This is the 5-digit number created by PageR at the time of installation to define and identify the host system. System IDs are unique and used to create software keys to enable use of PageR and the wide variety of features within it. You must supply this number to AVTECH before they can create a software key to unlock PageR for use.
System Console -
The PageR System Console screen displays a graphical, system level view of computers, devices and monitored objects across the network. Different graphical backgrounds and displays represent various status conditions. By clicking on the displayed systems, users can look at monitored object details and make various setting changes.
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