IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus, Version 7.4

Administering the server components

As part of system administration, you can configure the ObjectServer, and also use the Netcool/OMNIbus Administrator or the SQL interactive interface to set up and maintain Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus objects in the ObjectServer.

You can also configure the other Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus server components, and use performance tuning to maintain an optimum level of system performance.

Configuring the ObjectServer
At least one ObjectServer is required to store and manage alert information in a Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus installation. You can configure the ObjectServer by using its properties and command-line options. You can also configure the ObjectServer to accept only secure connections. You can additionally configure Insert, Delete, Update, or Control (IDUC) support, multicultural support, and automated failover and failback.
Configuring a proxy server
The ObjectServer receives alert information from probes. In a standard configuration, alerts are forwarded directly to the ObjectServer. You can configure a proxy server to reduce the number of probe connections to an ObjectServer.
Configuring a firewall bridge server
In a secure environment in which the ObjectServer and probes are separated by a firewall, configure a firewall bridge server so that the probes can connect to the ObjectServer from outside the secure network.
Firewall bridge server command language
The firewall bridge server provides an SQL command interface for configuration and administration purposes. You can use the SQL interactive interface to connect to a firewall bridge server and run firewall bridge server commands.
Using Netcool/OMNIbus Administrator to configure ObjectServers
The ObjectServer stores, manages, and processes alert and status data that is collected by external applications such as probes and gateways. You can use Netcool/OMNIbus Administrator to configure your ObjectServer objects and to configure process control.
ObjectServer SQL
The ObjectServer provides an SQL interface for defining and manipulating relational database objects such as tables and views.
Using process control to manage processes and external procedures
The Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus process control system performs two primary tasks. It manages local and remote processes, and runs external procedures that are specified in automations.
Configuring accelerated event notification
You can configure Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus for accelerated event notification of events that could present a risk to the system. The Accelerated Event Notification (AEN) system provides a means of accelerating high-priority events to help ensure that systems can continue to run without interruption.
Performance tuning
Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus performance can be measured in terms of response time, throughput, and availability.