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Feature List |
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pjm2, 19/10/2000 |
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tdb1, 20/11/2000 |
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Hosts: - |
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Monitor machine loads, swap space, memory, etc. |
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Send the above information to a central server over a |
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UDP connection using XML formatting. |
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Server: - |
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Implemented using Java with CORBA technology to allow |
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the components of the server to be distributed around |
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a network. |
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Collect and filter data from hosts using a hierarchical |
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filter system allow for ease of expansion. |
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Provide a configurable filter system, with a manageable |
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and extendable structure. |
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Provide a centralised point of configuration for the |
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entire system, with the ability to have new/changed |
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configuration files automatically re-read. |
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Provide a central point for logging of system messages |
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throughout the server. |
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Store collected data in a database. |
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Allow clients to connect to the server to provide |
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viewing of real time host information. |
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Send automatic alerts via email, SMS, etc. |
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Allow viewing of collected data in various ways via a |
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web-based interface. |
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Option of automatically creating an 'MOTD' based on the |
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current status of hosts. |
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Clients: - |
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Allow viewing of realtime information and alerts with a |
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graphical user interface. |
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Web interface: - |
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Allows viewing of the latest host statuses. |
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Provides ways of viewing past data. |
