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Selected Probe or SNMP Device Properties 257
reserves its memory from Windows upon startup so that no other applications can use it
and cause the buffer to be swapped out to disk.
Although the default amount of total reserved memory should work perfectly in most
situations, you can change it. Click the Observer Reserved Memory tab to display how
much memory is reserved for Probe operation and how much memory is left for Windows:
The setup screen will not allow you to reserve memory in excess of what Windows needs
to run, but it will allow you leave less than the optimum amount necessary for Windows to
perform at its best. Proceed with caution; any performance benefits you might gain by
increasing Observer’s allotment can be lost if you do not leave enough memory for
Windows to perform well.
Selected Probe or SNMP Device Properties
The Probe Options menu item lists and allows you to configure options for the currently
active probe. This includes the built-in probe that is part of the basic Observer product. To
open the Probe Options, select
Options > Selected Probe or SNMP Device Properties.