Configuring the Data Source Settings

The Data Sources tab defines the list of data sources for the current server. Each data source entry specifies what data to collect and send to the server.

The Collector Data Sources editor can be launched from the Admin Console by selecting File > Data Sources or the Data Sources icon on the Toolbar.

In order for the wizard and test scripts to use the Collector data, a data source much be configured to match the test parameters used for the wizard and test script. Some data sources require additional client software to operate correctly.

Please contact Reveille Support at reveille.support@reveillesoftware.com for specific data source requirements.

The Data Sources tab enables you to view the list of data sources, as well as:

• Add. Opens the Data Source - <Data Source Name> dialog box where you can define the settings for the new data source. See the following sections for setting details.
• Edit. Opens the Data Source - <Data Source Name> dialog box for the selected data source.
• Copy. Creates a copy of the selected data source.
• Delete. Deletes the selected data source.
• Import. Enables you to select an exported XML data source file to import.
• Export. Enables you to export the data sources.

Data source settings are defined on the Data Source - <Data Source Name> dialog box. The tabs and settings are discussed in the following sections.

Configuring the Data Source Settings

The Data Source tab specifies general data base settings.

• Name. The name of the data source.
• Type. The data source type.
• Enabled. Determines if data is collected from this data source.
• Recycle process every n minute(s). Determines if the data source process will be stopped and restarted every n minutes.
• Stay Connected. Determines if connections to the data source should remain open or logged in. Turning this option on generally improves performance.

Configuring the Data Source Connection Settings

The Connection tab specifies how to connect to the data source.

• Server Address. The remote Reveille server host name or ip address.
• Domain. The Windows domain name.
• User Name. The Windows account user name.
• Password. The Windows account password.
• Confirm Password. The Windows account password.
• Advanced. Displays the Advanced Connection Settings dialog box, where you can define settings for a proxy server. A proxy server is a computer on your Local Area Network (LAN) which connects to the Internet without compromising the security of your internal network.

Configuring the Data Source Timer Settings

The Timers tab specifies scheduling-related settings.

• Data Collection Interval. Specifies how often to collect data (minutes).
• Max Data Age. Specifies how long the data is valid at the server if not updated.
• Scheduled Downtime. Suppresses data collection for the specified time period.

Configuring the Data Source Properties Settings

The Properties tab specifies properties to customize the behavior of the data source. The property settings vary by data source type. See the Available Collector Data Sources topic for a list of data sources and more information about properties.