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CompuWatch
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„CompuWatch“ – the Shutdown- and UPS management software
… for automation in data processing.
Based on the TCP/IP network protocol, CompuWatch is applicable to heterogeneous networks where servers
and computer systems with diverse operating systems require a safe (i.e. where all open files are closed) and
automatic shutdown process for particular situations. It carries out its functions by passing information through
security mechanisms to all UPS protected servers and computer systems by way of an intelligent UPS-to-server
communications interface as well as the existing network topology. Appropriate software modules in these
servers and computer systems make it possible for them to react accordingly. A terraced shutdown sequence can
be achieved by configuring these software modules on the affected servers. All CompuWatch modules run as
service or background processes. Individual procedures can be launched by a shell script or batch programming
techniques.
The CompuWatch client, a graphic front-end for all Microsoft Windows operating systems, permits all UPS
systems connected to the network to be monitored and controlled. Aside from this, a scheduler can also be used
to control the entire network. Products from AEG Power Solutions provide a total security solution for network
power from a single source: the Total Network Security Solution.
Total Network Security Solution
Special features:
r Software in client/server technology
r Integration as a background process
r Supports multi-server shutdown in homogeneous and
heterogeneous networks
r System activities can be programmed via scheduler and
configured by event manager
r Monitoring UPS devices locally and remotely via network
r Selectable bar graphs for measured values
r Support of the wake-up-on-LAN function for sequential
reboot
r Customizable batch files and scripts for the shutdown
procedure
r Alerting of events via network messages, e-mails and SMS
r SSL encryption for multi-server shutdown
r Logging of all events in a log file
r Visit www.aegpartnernet.com for an overview about all
supported operating systems
Example:
The Figure illustrates a heterogeneous network with a Windows
NT server configured as the master and various slave servers that
have other operating systems. The potential to implement the
automation of shutdown and reboot procedures for the entire
network, including the UPS, is inherent to these products. This
means that during a power outage of long duration the entire
data net can be safely shut down and turned off; the Shutdown
function. Following a specified delay after power has been
restored, the network will also be automatically restarted and
systems will be initialised; the Reboot function.