Templates

Templates are designed to provide the same level of monitoring across a number of similar devices by applying a set of user-defined rules with a single-click. This greatly reduces set-up time and ensures all systems are covered by at least a basic level of monitoring. Should it be necessary to make a system-wide change at a later date, a single update covers all systems using the template.

Network Server Suite comes supplied with default monitoring templates for all three operating systems that cover the majority of everyday scenarios that your organization is likely to encounter. A reporting template is also included.

Windows Templates

The following Windows templates are shipped with Network Server Suite by default: 

AIX Templates

The following AIX templates are shipped with Network Server Suite by default: 

Linux Templates

The following Linux templates are shipped with Network Server Suite by default: 

Templates are created using the Central Configuration Manager and can then be quickly applied to all systems. More than one template can be applied to a system at any one time and it is also possible to have individual rules running alongside the templates on any system.

Basic templates which monitor devices for routine issues and concerns such as low disk space, memory and so on can be deployed enterprise-wide. Business critical machines may require the application of an ‘advanced’ template additionally covering, for example, application event log and service monitoring.

Additionally, templates can be created and applied to cover the generic performance reporting of systems in your enterprise. See Reporting Templates for more information on creating and applying reporting templates.

Templates are designed to provide the same level of monitoring across a number of similar devices by applying a set of user-defined rules with a single-click. This greatly reduces set-up time and ensures all defined systems are covered by at least a basic level of monitoring. Should a system-wide change be needed at a later date, a single update covers all systems using the template.

Select the Templates tab in the left-hand navigation panel of the Central Configuration Manager to display the currently defined templates that are available.

It is possible to open a template from either the left-hand or right-hand pane of this screen.

See Applying Templates for further information on how to use these templates across your network.