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Setting Up Performance Management Data Collection
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AlliedView NMS Administration Guide
FIGURE 8-3 Modify Polling Properties Form - File
8.3.2.1 Adding a Polling Object
To add a polling object:
1. Select the Add radio button under the list of polling objects (left panel).
2. Fill in the fields under Polling Properties as follows:
• Name - Required, a string to identify the Polling Object.
• Status - Checked means active and so the data collection for the associated Polled Data can be done. When
unchecked, data collection for associated Polled Data is stopped. Default is checked.
• Update Discovered Devices - Checked means the Polling Objects definitions will be applied over existing MOs and
they will updated with the information input here. If unchecked, the Polling Object will be used for newly created
MOs only.
3. Specify at least one criteria under Device Match Criteria and set it against a string or numeric value. Following are the
default set of MO properties: