User guide

Controlling and Provisioning Network Devices Other Device Control Tasks
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AlliedView NMS Administration Guide
FIGURE 5-234 Cleanup Button for View Tasks Window
The user selects the Cleanup button, and then selects a date. After pressing Select, the user sees the Task Window select all
of the tasks that meet that criteria. The user can then select Remove, and all of the tasks prior to that date are removed.
5.9 Other Device Control Tasks
5.9.1 Alarms/Events
Events and alarms indicate significant occurrences or changes on a monitored network that may be of interest to the
Network Administrator. Events typically provide details on all significant occurrences on a monitored network. Alarms
typically provide an indication of a condition or event that may require immediate attention. Right-clicking the device and
choosing the Alarms/Events option will bring up the alarm and event views as follows:
• Alarms will bring up the Alarm panel with any alarms for the device.
• Events will bring up the Events Panel for the device.
• Summary will bring up a GUI showing the total and per-severity counts of events and alerts for the device.
5.9.2 Performance
Right-clicking the device and choosing the Performance menu option will bring up the Performance View (statistics) for the
device.