IBM Tivoli Monitoring, Version 6.2.3

Take action commands

The take action feature enables you to invoke a predefined command or enter a command on a selected managed system. Action commands can also be added to situations to implement simple (reflex) automation when an event is opened.

Some monitored applications provide predefined take action commands. You can customize those commands and create command definitions of your own, then invoke them on the system you choose.

Tip: If you want to send a command to another monitored network, use the Tivoli Enterprise Monitoring Web Services to send Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP) requests to another environment. See the IBM Tivoli Monitoring Administrator's Guide.
  • Creating a take action command
    You can create take action definitions and save them, then invoke them at will through the pop-up menu for Navigator item or query-based view, or automatically when a situation event is opened.
  • Editing a take action command
    You can open the Edit Action window to see the list of saved take action commands and then select the one that you would like to modify.
  • Sending a take action command
    You can use the take action feature to initiate a command on a managed system in your monitored enterprise. For example, you can restart a process that is not functioning properly or you can send a message.
  • Creating a take action view
    Tivoli Enterprise Portal enables you to interact directly with your applications and operating system through its take action feature. You can use the take action view to enter a system command or to stop or start a process at the system.
  • Rules and guidelines for take action commands
    Follow these rules when specifying arguments and commands for a take action definition.

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