Chapter TEN. Monitoring System Resources

     

Chapter Syllabus

10.1 Dynamic Kernel Configuration and Monitoring

10.2 Monitoring General System Activity and Events

10.3 Was It a PANIC, a TOC, or an HPMC?

In this chapter, we look at some ideas to monitor system resources, such as kernel parameter usage, using tools like the new Web-based tool kcweb . We look at the hardware diagnostic tools known collectively as the Support Tools Manager, which has various interfaces from a simple command line interface through to an X-Windows GUI. While most of the tools are password protected, we can help HP hardware engineers collect vital hardware diagnostic information if they think we have an underlying hardware problem with our system. Ultimately, we are trying to assist in the Support process to ensure maximum availability of our systems. A useful tool in that armory is the ability to automatically monitor resources through the EMS framework. This can highlight any potential problems not only with hardware components but major system software features monitored by the EMS High Availability Monitors. We start with monitoring kernel resources and a review of dynamic kernel configuration.



HP-UX CSE(c) Official Study Guide and Desk Reference
HP-UX CSE(c) Official Study Guide and Desk Reference
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Year: 2006
Pages: 434

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