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Message Actions

Message actions specify what Event Management should do when it detects a match between an input event message and a message record. Possible actions range from simply highlighting messages on the console display to replying to messages, opening problems, or executing commands or other programs.

For example, to ensure that a message catches the attention of the person responsible for monitoring the console, you can use either or both of these methods:

• Route the message to a held area of the console GUI where it remains until acknowledged by the console operator.
• Assign an attribute, such as highlighting or blinking, to make a message more noticeable on the Event Console.