Summary
Each probe works in a different way to acquire event data from its source, and therefore has specific features, default values, and changeable properties. Use this summary information to learn about this probe.
Probe target |
Any device that supports the Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP). |
Probe executable file name |
nco_p_ping |
Package version |
7.6 |
Probe supported on |
For details of supported operating systems, see the following Release Notice on the IBM Software Support website: |
Properties file |
$OMNIHOME/probes/arch/ping.props |
Rules file |
$OMNIHOME/probes/arch/ping.rules |
Requirements |
A currently supported version of IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus or IBM Cloud Pak for AIOps. |
Connection method |
ICMP |
Remote connectivity |
Not available |
Multicultural support |
Available |
Peer-to-peer failover functionality |
Available for UNIX and Linux® operating systems. Not available for Windows operating systems. |
IP environment |
IPv4 and IPv6 Note: IPv6 is not
available on Windows operating systems.
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Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) |
IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus uses the FIPS 140-2 approved cryptographic provider: IBM Crypto for C (ICC) certificate 384 for cryptography. This certificate is listed on the NIST website at http://csrc.nist.gov/groups/STM/cmvp/documents/140-1/1401val2004.htm. For details about configuring Netcool/OMNIbus for FIPS 140-2 mode, see the IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus Installation and Deployment Guide. |