IBM Tivoli

Contents:

• Structure and Architecture
  This unit covers detailed administration information about Netcool/Proviso modules, including directory structures, environment variables, versions, and patches. This unit helps provide proper information to support people and familiarizes the administrator with the Netcool/Proviso modules
• Processes and Basic Administration
  This unit includes basic information about Netcool/Proviso administration, the different modules of Netcool/Proviso, and the commands to start, stop, and get status. This information helps the administrator define what to monitor
• Netcool/Proviso Info Browser
  This unit describes the information provided by the Netcool/Proviso Info Server available in the GUI. This tool provides only the information that is either configuration or administration related. Administration operations may trigger database administration or other Netcool/Proviso operations described earlier. This helps the administrator with summarized information that can be provided to a support team, if necessary
• Periodic Operations
  This unit describes how to perform a series of periodic operations, such as managing database filesystems and tablespace proactive alarming for increased Meta Data. These operations help administrators define administration procedures for their own systems
• Data Flow
  This unit describes in detail the data flow between the different components. This information is valuable for troubleshooting purposes. This unit includes details on file management and some important DataChannel parameters. This helps administrators to set up their system administration more accurately
• Log File Management
  This unit covers log management, the log file location, and parameters that can be modified to improve troubleshooting. This helps the administrator identify and solve issues
• Data Management
  This unit covers data management, data retention setup, manual and automated purge setup, and some database and file system threshold configuration. This does not include Oracle administration. This information helps the administrator apply an appropriate retention policy
• User and Password
  This unit profiles the different types of Netcool/Proviso users. They can be database users, UNIX users, or web users. This information helps the administrator enforce system security after the initial installation
• Licenses
  This unit covers licensing information, including license requirements for specific Netcool/Proviso modules and how to change licenses from temporary to unlimited. This helps the administrator to apply the unlimited license without needing product support assistance