Uptime

Uptime analyzes a single server by processing the event log to determine reliability, availability, and current system uptime. The target can be either a local or remote computer.

In its most basic form, Uptime displays the current system uptime—that is, the length of time since the last restart. An advanced option allows you to access more detailed information, such as shutdowns, restarts, operating system failures, and Service Pack installation.

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Many factors affect these calculations, and the results displayed by Uptime should be considered estimates.

Requirements

Uptime availability calculations require:

• Windows 2000 or Microsoft Windows NT version 4.0 with SP4 or later to be installed.
• The system heartbeat to be active. (See the documentation for Uptime on the Resource Kit companion CD.)
• Dr. Watson (a Windows 2000 diagnostic utility) to be enabled.

  Application Failure event detection depends on Dr. Watson.

• Stop error detection to be enabled. (See the documentation for Uptime on the Resource Kit companion CD.)

Installation

No installation is required; copy the Uptime.exe file to a convenient location.

Usage Instructions

Although no special privileges are required for basic operation, it is best to run the tool under an Administrators account because more information is available to calculate system uptime and availability.

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See "Potential Sources of Error" on the Resource Kit companion CD.

Command Syntax

See the documentation for Uptime on the Resource Kit companion CD.