Table 1 lists the advisor configuration file statements.
Rule: You must specify at least one of the load balancer connection statements (lb_connection_v4 or lb_connection_v6). You can specify both statements.
| Configuration file statement | Default | Required or Optional | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| agent_connection_port | No value is specified | Required | Specifies the port the Advisor should listen on for connections from Agents. |
| agent_id_list | No value is specified | Optional | Specifies which agents are allowed to connect to the Advisor. |
| debug_level | 7 | Optional | Specifies the level of debug information that is logged. |
| lb_connection_v4 | No value is specified | Required (1) | Specifies the IPv4 address and port the Advisor should listen on for IPv4 connections from load balancers. |
| lb_connection_v6 | No value is specified | Required (1) | Specifies the IPv6 address and port the Advisor should listen on for IPv6 connections from load balancers. |
| lb_id_list | No value is specified | Optional | Specifies which load balancers are allowed to connect to the Advisor. |
| port_list | No value is specified | Optional | Specifies a list of ports and the type of WLM recommendation that should be used for each. |
| sysplex_group_name | No value is specified | Optional | Specifies the TCP/IP sysplex group name for the subplex that this Advisor handles. |
| update_interval | 60 | Optional | Specifies how often agents update the Advisor with new information. |
| wlm | basewlm | Optional | Specifies the default type of WLM recommendation that should be used. |
The connected arrows in Figure 1 show configuration relationships relative to the Advisor. The IP address in the advisor_id statement can be any IP address belonging to the TCP/IP stack the Advisor is running on; however, this value should be a DVIPA.
Tip: The Agent host_connection statement and the
corresponding entry in the Advisor agent_id_list are optional if AT-TLS
is used for the connection between the Advisor and the Agent.
Figure 1. Advisor relationships