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Performance via SNMP Investigation

A Performance via SNMP investigation queries a server or router for performance-related information using the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).

When scheduling this investigation, the time zone you specify for the notification is also used to schedule the investigation.

Specify the following settings to launch or schedule a Performance via SNMP investigation:

Target of Investigation

Specifies the target you want to investigate, such as a server, based on its target type. To investigate a group of targets, choose Server Aggregation from the Target Type list. To SNMP poll a router for performance information, the management console administrator must add the router as a network device. For more information, see the Administrator Guide.

Investigation Options

Specifies the following options:

Investigate from

Specifies the monitoring device from which you want to launch the investigation. Choose a monitoring device that can communicate with the server or device you want to investigate.

Sample Period (seconds)

Specifies the amount of time, from 5 to 300 seconds, to wait between samples for calculating rates.

Retries

Specifies the number of attempts, from zero to 4, to get a response.

Timeout (seconds)

Specifies the amount of time, from 1 to 30 seconds, that must elapse before the management console considers a server to be timed out.

Notification Options

Notifies the specified email recipients about the results of the investigation. Note that the investigation is scheduled using the specified time zone for the email notification.

Schedule

The scheduling options only appear if you chose to schedule the investigation. Schedule the investigation to run at a particular time on a particular date or schedule the investigation on a weekly or monthly basis.