Configuring resource filters

Use the Problem Filters-Resources Settings page to set and display the range of resources that are ignored by ESA.

About this task

You can configure resource filters by using the IBM® Electronic Service Agent graphical user interface.
Note: The Problem Filters-Resources Settings feature is not applicable for x86 systems.
Tip: You can also use the esacli resourceFilters command to set and display the range of resources that are ignored by IBM ESA. For more information, see esacli resourceFilters.

Procedure

To specify the range of resources that are ignored by IBM ESA, follow these steps:

  1. Access and log in to the IBM Electronic Service Agent graphical user interface.
  2. Click the Settings menu from left navigation.
  3. Click the Problem Filters-Resources tab. The Problem Filters-Resources Settings page is displayed.
  4. Enter the starting resource from the range of resources that needs to be ignored in the Start field.
  5. Optional: Enter the ending resource from the range of resources that needs to be ignored in the End field.
  6. Select the Platform (PPC or ALL).
  7. Select the Operating System (AIX, IVM, or Linux).
  8. Click Add to add the range of resources. The resource range is saved to the table and you get a message - Resource filters saved successfully.
  9. Click Clear to reset the fields.
  10. To a delete a specific resource range, select the resource and click Delete. On confirmation, the selected resource filters are removed and you get a message - Resource filters were successfully removed!.

    For information about IBM Electronic Service Agent settings that you can change, see Using the graphical user interface .