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Service Definition Panels

You can use variables as data in a service definition.

To add a service definition, press F4 (Add) from the Service List panel. A Service General Description panel appears. You define the service by entering data on the following panels:

Service General Description

You must complete this panel. The panel enables you to identify the service, specify the service operation mode, and define the availability requirements for the service.

Service Filters

Complete this panel. The panel enables you to select members for the service and specify how important a member is to the service.

State Thresholds

The panel enables you to define how the statuses of the service members affect the status of the service.

State Change Exits

The panel enables you to specify state change exit processes that are invoked if the service changes to a given state.

Automation Log Details

The panel enables you to change the logging requirements.

Owner Details

The panel enables you to identify up to two people who can be contacted if the service has operational problems.

Extended Function Exit

The panel enables you to specify an exit NCL procedure that can be used to extend the service functions provided in the region.