OVNM 5.3 - Operations Agent for NonStop Concepts Guide

About OVNM 9
Automatic or Manual Actions
You can configure OVNM to automatically execute NonStop commands (scripts), and or generate an e-mail
message when a specific object threshold is violated. Also, for HP Operations Manager, OVNM provides, out-of-
the-box, samples of manual operator-initiated commands that can be executed from the HPOM without an
operator’s knowledge of the specific syntax required.
Easily Maintain and Monitor Thresholds
The Object Configuration Client (OCC) provides pull-down menus and simple dialog boxes for easy creation,
display and maintenance of one or a group of threshold configurations for a subsystem.
Multiple Node Support
HP Operations Agent for NonStop is designed to manage up to 256 NonStop servers on its own or as part of a
larger enterprise management framework: it allows you to create and modify NonStop object thresholds across
multiple NonStop server nodes.
Tailored EMS Alert Messages
OVNM provides the facility to enter the details about the EMS Exception Event to be generated for a threshold
violation, including its severity (such as Critical or Major) and how often the event is generated.
Monitoring Schedule
OVNM provides the facility to create or modify a threshold to schedule monitoring and automation of system
resources based on your business calendar.
Control Monitoring
OVNM allows you to control monitoring at three different levels according to your business specific requirements.
E-Mail Escalations
OVNM allows you to escalate problems by automatically sending e-mail notifications.
View Object Status
ObjectStats and ObjectMAP can be used to view the status of an object, the general health of the system and
threshold violation details, both in tabular and graphical formats.
EMS Subsystem and User Application Management
OVNM provides support for EMS management allowing the user to trigger actions based on EMS events.
Auto Maintenance Facility
The Auto Maintenance facility of OVNM automatically rediscovers new objects and applies the policy defined by
the user.
Event Correlation Between EMS Events and the OCC Thresholds
OVNM has the ability to intercept EMS messages that relate to an active threshold and notify the Monitor Process
to check the current status of that object rather than waiting for the polling interval to expire.
Event Burst Detection and Suppression
OVNM provides the additional functionality to detect and suppress the burst of events. If a burst is detected,
OVNM logs the event message and notifies the user that burst has been detected and that the subsequent
messages will be suppressed. This minimizes the network load.
Failover Recovery
HP Operations Agent for NonStop is designed to take full advantage of the NonStop server’s fault tolerance.
OVNM’s unique design helps ensure that it delivers alert messages properly in the case of failures: its software
processes recover automatically to the backup process when the primary process fails. Moreover, OVNM
accommodates alternate paths for delivery of alerts over TCP/IP, to safeguard against any communication loss.
Also, should a communication loss occur, OVNM stores all events and forwards them when communication has
been re-established.
Real-Time Enterprise Monitoring and Management
OVNM Console is a software product that provides real-time and customized monitoring of events in different
states for your Enterprise. Console provides drill down, real-time and customized viewing of event states. It
allows proactive monitoring for mission critical systems and assures the competitive edge necessary for your
success. With an all-in-one group of Telnet, URLs and user applications, Console provides a next generation
approach to business critical issues.
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