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GFI Network Server Monitor Configuring GFI Network Server Monitor • 37
those configured in monitoring checks. In fact, such folder properties
can be configured and then passed on to any/all checks contained in
the folder, i.e., they can b inherited.
All properties except for the ‘Check details’ and ‘Check (functional)
Parameters’ can be inherited from a parent folder. These include Scan
Frequency, Logon credentials, Alerts, and Maintenance parameters
among others. For further information on parent folders, please refer
to the ‘Check folders’ chapter in this manual.
How to set a folder to inherit properties from a parent folder
For a folder to inherit properties from a parent folder, select the ‘Inherit
……. from parent folder’ option, present in the check properties that
can be inherited.
To inherit the alert settings from a parent folder:
1. Configure the alert parameters on the folder. For more information
refer to the ‘Check folders’ chapter in this manual.
2. Select the monitoring check(s) that will inherit the alert parameters.
Right click on the selection and choose 'Properties'.
TIP: You can select and set up multiple checks simultaneously by
holding down the ‘CTRL’ or ‘SHIFT’ button on the keyboard and
selecting the required checks.
Screenshot 33 - Monitoring check properties - Actions tab setup
3. Click on the ‘Actions’ tab and afterwards, select the ‘Inherit alert
parameters from the parent folder’ option.
4. Click on ‘Apply’ to accept this configuration.