Event Trigger (Netcool/Impact)

Create an Event Trigger connection to map runbooks with Netcool®/Impact events.

About this task

Note:

• This information only applies to a hybrid deployment of Netcool Operations Insight®. For more information, see Installing on a hybrid architecture.

You can configure a connection on the Automation type page. In the main navigation menu, select Administration and click Integration with other systems. Click Configure on the Event Trigger tile to open the configuration window. You can configure one Event Trigger connection. Follow the on-screen instructions in the New Connection window.

1. Install IBM® Netcool/Impact 7.1.0.26 or later.

   Check that the fix pack level of your current Netcool/Impact installation is version 7.1.0.26 or later. A Netcool/Impact license is required.

2. Configure IBM Netcool/Impact.

   For more information about how to configure IBM Netcool/Impact, see Configuring Netcool/Impact to link events to runbooks.

3. Enter IBM Netcool/Impact access information.

   Enter the URL and credentials for the IBM Netcool/Impact connection. You can specify the certificate of the IBM Netcool/Impact server for extra security. For more details on the connection dialog and the connection parameters, see Configure a connection to the Netcool/Impact server.