Use the Monitors tab in the Roles and Sub roles Wizard (SETTINGS > Libraries > Roles and Sub roles Library) to configure the initial monitor list designated as part of network discovery.

提示: Monitors associated with a device as part of network discovery are typically designated in a sub role definition for a device type. The monitors list for the Switch sub role (shown here) is a good example of this case.

Device Role Monitor Tab

Use the Monitors tab in the Roles and Sub roles Wizard to control:

  • Monitors WhatsUp Gold designates for devices during discovery. (Designated monitors are activated later when you Add Monitoring.)
  • Interface(s) WhatsUp Gold designates monitors for (using Filters and Application Rules).
  • Interface(s) WhatsUp Gold defers monitors for (using Filters and Application Rules).

Device role monitor view controls include:

  • Add. Add a monitor from the Monitors Library to this role definition.
  • Delete. Remove a monitor from this list.
  • Restore System Default. Reduce monitor list to the default based on the suggested role.
  • Filter Library. Build rule sets to refine the range and scope of devices considered for a particular filter.

Designate Priority and Conditions

Use these controls to pre-determine key (critical) monitors, opt to use soft (check support first) or hard (always apply) monitor designation and to apply advanced or custom filtering.

  • Critical. Monitors you designate as critical monitors denote the overall device is in a down state if the monitor is down.
  • Application Rule. Designate a condition or check for support before applying the monitor to a given device.
  • Filter. (Typically used for network interfaces) Select a filter mode: Operationally Up Interfaces or All Interfaces.
註: For interface ports, Operationally Up means that the port is in a running state and not in a non-operational state (such Testing, Unknown, or Down).

提示: You can create custom filters with the Filter Library.