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Event Types

Each event includes an event type and often includes an event subtype. This information helps CA Infrastructure Management process events according to a set of rules. You can configure these rules in CA Spectrum to make sure you are informed about the status and health of your infrastructure.

Events can be categorized as the following types:

• Poll events—Result from polling or the analysis of poll data.
• Trap events—Result from trap inputs.
• Threshold event—Triggered by threshold violations on devices. Administrators can configure thresholds in CA Spectrum.
• Configuration change—Reports on items that are created, removed, or modified.
• Unknown event—Indicates an event of unknown origin.
• Any—Represents a wildcard event type that notifies you about every event submitted to the Event Manager.

Administrators can also define custom event types in CA Infrastructure Management administration.