Administrator's Guide

Automated Response
Summary
Appendix B
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Summary
This appendix describes how you can use response programs to process alerts
automatically according to your installation’s policies. It includes a sample C program,
several sample response scripts, and information about a prepackaged response program
that communicates with HP OpenView VantagePoint Operations.
• “Introduction” on page 183
• “How Automated Response Works in HP-UX HIDS” on page 185
• “Programming Guidelines” on page 190
• “Sample Response Programs” on page 195
• “HP OpenView Operations SMART Plug-In” on page 203