Program actions can be defined to launch an external application when a state change occurs.

Configure the following:

  • Name. Enter a unique name for the action. This name displays in the Actions Library.
  • Description. Enter a short description about the action. This description displays next to the action in the Actions Library.
  • Program file name. Enter the file path where the working files for the application are stored.
  • Working path. Enter the file path where the working files for the application are stored. The working path is located on the server where WhatsUp Gold is running.

Active and Passive Monitors

Configure the following:

  • Program arguments. Enter any percent variables you want to pass to the specified program. Additionally, you can use the System, Device, and/or Monitor dropdown menus within the dialog to automatically insert supported variables.

Alert Center

Configure the following:

  • Program arguments. Enter any percent variables you want to pass to the specified program. Additionally, you can use the Alert Center dropdown menu within the dialog to automatically insert supported Alert Center percent variables.
Tip: To check the status of an action, or to cancel an action, in the WhatsUp Gold console go to Tools > Running Actions.