IBM Tivoli Monitoring, Version 6.2.3

Launch application

Use the launch application feature to write and save definitions that start applications on your computer. For example, using single sign-on in the browser client or Java Web Start client, you can launch into another participating Tivoli web application.

A launch definition can include arguments that are passed to the application when it is started. The definition can be an operating system command or URL, and can include arguments. A simple example is opening a specific text file in a text editor. And another example is opening your browser to access the RMF™ Monitor III Portal.

You can launch an application by creating a definition right when you need it or by selecting from a list of existing definitions. Some monitoring products provide predefined launch definitions. You can customize those definitions or use the launch application feature to build a set of command definitions for yourself or for all users in your monitored environment.

The Tivoli Enterprise Portal single sign-on (SSO) feature enables you to launch out of the portal into other Tivoli web-based or web-enabled applications without having to re-enter your user credentials. From the portal browser client or Java Web Start client, you can launch into another participating Tivoli web application.

  • Creating a launch definition
    Create a custom launch definition from the Navigator item or query-based view (including event console views) where you want to enter the command. When launched from a query-based view, the command can include attribute values from the launch point, such as IP address or process name.
  • Copying or editing a launch definition
    You can use an existing launch definition as a template for creating another definition and edit the copy. The predefined definitions for your product can offer a good starting point.
  • Deleting a launch definition
    When you no longer need to keep a launch definition, remove it from the list.
  • Launch application examples
    These examples illustrate some of the uses for launch application and give the definition syntax.


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