Decommissioned servers page and other features.
list Vernon Everett
Hi all
I have been asked for some odd features in the past, but I think these top the lot.
After decommissoning a server, how can we make the data and graphs available for a period of time through the Hobbit interface.
The idea being that we can compare new server loads, performance and quirks with the old, if we need to.
(Keep in mind, the actual server will be long gone, we just want access to the rrd graphs and history)
I would like to create a subpage with decommissioned servers, have everything remain green, and have historic data viewable?
Now for the other request.
Assuming the correctness of the following concept
Server_Utilisation=f(CPU utilisation,memory usage)
Where f() is not clearly defined yet, can we use hobbit to generate a report of most utilised and least utilised servers?
Yes, this does sound like something only a PHB could come up with.
Cheers
Vernon
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list Henrik Størner
In <user-ce03dfb12aaa@xymon.invalid> "Everett, Vernon" <user-9da1a1882f49@xymon.invalid> writes:
After decommissoning a server, how can we make the data and graphs availabl= e for a period of time through the Hobbit interface.
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The idea being that we can compare new server loads, performance and quirks=
with the old, if we need to.
(Keep in mind, the actual server will be long gone, we just want access to =
the rrd graphs and history)
I would like to create a subpage with decommissioned servers, have everythi=
ng remain green, and have historic data viewable?If you can live with them not being green, why don't you just disable all tests on the server ? They'll show up blue, but you will still have access to all historical data, graphs etc.
Assuming the correctness of the following concept Server_Utilisation=3Df(CPU utilisation,memory usage) Where f() is not clearly defined yet, can we use hobbit to generate a repor= t of most utilised and least utilised servers?
You'd have to do some data extraction from the rrd files (that's the only place historical performance data is stored), and then apply your magical f() function to those data. A slightly different approach is to use the "Metrics" report in Hobbit and look at only the memory- and cpu-utilisation for a group of hosts. It won't give you a report, but it may give you a hint of what servers to look at. Henrik
list Russell Cook
Can someone tell me ... if I disable a test, but don't check the "disable until OK" tickbox does the test still run? I assume if the tickbox is checked the test will run otherwise it will never know when it is OK. Another thing if I use the $BBHOME/bin/bb $BBDISP 'disable host.test time' command - can I pass it a parameter to tell it to disable till OK? Regards Russell Cook Synetrix Holdings Limited Tel: +XX (X)XXXX XXX XXX www.synetrix.co.uk Synetrix (Holdings) Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales. Registered number: 0349 1956. VAT number: GB776 1259 07. Registered office: Synetrix House, 49-XX Victoria Road, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 7PA. IMPORTANT NOTICE: This message is intended solely for the use of the Individual or organisation to whom it is addressed. It may contain privileged or confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please notify the originator immediately. If you are not the intended recipient, you should not use, copy, alter, or disclose the contents of this message. All information or opinions expressed in this message and/or any attachments are those of the author and are not necessarily those of Synetrix Holdings Limited. Synetrix Holdings Limited accepts no responsibility for loss or damage arising from its use, including damage from virus.
list H. Klomp
According to my experience, the test will still run. Also the RRD graphs will still be updated, but there will be no alarms Regards, Bert Klomp
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Subject: [hobbit] Disabling of tests
Can someone tell me ... if I disable a test, but don't check the "disable until OK" tickbox does the test still run? I assume if the tickbox is checked the test will run otherwise it will never know when it is OK.
Another thing if I use the $BBHOME/bin/bb $BBDISP 'disable host.test time' command - can I pass it a parameter to tell it to disable till OK?
Regards
Russell Cook
Synetrix Holdings Limited
Tel: +XX (X)XXXX XXX XXX
www.synetrix.co.uk
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list Henrik Størner
In <user-6de466506e34@xymon.invalid> <user-72e95584e49c@xymon.invalid> writes:
Can someone tell me ... if I disable a test, but don't check the "disable u= ntil OK" tickbox does the test still run? I assume if the tickbox is checke= d the test will run otherwise it will never know when it is OK.
Disabled tests still run, they just don't trigger alerts.
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Another thing if I use the $BBHOME/bin/bb $BBDISP 'disable host.test time' = command - can I pass it a parameter to tell it to disable till OK?
Use "-1" as the "time" value. Henrik
list Russell Cook
Many thanks - all your hard work is greatly appreciated :-)
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From: Henrik Stoerner [mailto:user-ce4a2c883f75@xymon.invalid]
Sent: 02 October 2008 12:16
To: user-ae9b8668bcde@xymon.invalid
Subject: Re: [hobbit] Disabling of tests
In <user-6de466506e34@xymon.invalid> <user-72e95584e49c@xymon.invalid> writes:
Can someone tell me ... if I disable a test, but don't check the "disable u= ntil OK" tickbox does the test still run? I assume if the tickbox is checke= d the test will run otherwise it will never know when it is OK.
Disabled tests still run, they just don't trigger alerts.
Another thing if I use the $BBHOME/bin/bb $BBDISP 'disable host.test time' = command - can I pass it a parameter to tell it to disable till OK?
Use "-1" as the "time" value. Henrik Synetrix Holdings Limited Tel: +XX (X)XXXX XXX XXX www.synetrix.co.uk Synetrix (Holdings) Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales. Registered number: 0349 1956. VAT number: GB776 1259 07. Registered office: Synetrix House, 49-XX Victoria Road, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 7PA. IMPORTANT NOTICE: This message is intended solely for the use of the Individual or organisation to whom it is addressed. It may contain privileged or confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please notify the originator immediately. If you are not the intended recipient, you should not use, copy, alter, or disclose the contents of this message. All information or opinions expressed in this message and/or any attachments are those of the author and are not necessarily those of Synetrix Holdings Limited. Synetrix Holdings Limited accepts no responsibility for loss or damage arising from its use, including damage from virus.
list Russell Cook
I still seem to have a problem doing a disable until OK - I have a test script that tries to run the following command: $BBHOME/bin/bbcmd $BBHOME/bin/bb xx.xx.xx.xx 'disable device-hostname.COLUMN -1 Test disabled by script' ... but it fails to work. If I substitute the -1 for 20 it works fine. The other rather odd thing is I do a "set -x" in the script and cut-and-paste the line from my logfile onto the command line, the line with the -1 works perfectly. Running the bb command with the --debug option gives identical results for both -1 and 20 ... any ideas? Regards Russell Cook
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-----Original Message-----
From: Henrik Stoerner [mailto:user-ce4a2c883f75@xymon.invalid]
Sent: 02 October 2008 12:16
To: user-ae9b8668bcde@xymon.invalid
Subject: Re: [hobbit] Disabling of tests
In <user-6de466506e34@xymon.invalid> <user-72e95584e49c@xymon.invalid> writes:
Can someone tell me ... if I disable a test, but don't check the "disable u= ntil OK" tickbox does the test still run? I assume if the tickbox is checke= d the test will run otherwise it will never know when it is OK.
Disabled tests still run, they just don't trigger alerts.
Another thing if I use the $BBHOME/bin/bb $BBDISP 'disable host.test time' = command - can I pass it a parameter to tell it to disable till OK?
Use "-1" as the "time" value. Henrik Synetrix Holdings Limited Tel: +XX (X)XXXX XXX XXX www.synetrix.co.uk Synetrix (Holdings) Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales. Registered number: 0349 1956. VAT number: GB776 1259 07. Registered office: Synetrix House, 49-XX Victoria Road, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 7PA. IMPORTANT NOTICE: This message is intended solely for the use of the Individual or organisation to whom it is addressed. It may contain privileged or confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please notify the originator immediately. If you are not the intended recipient, you should not use, copy, alter, or disclose the contents of this message. All information or opinions expressed in this message and/or any attachments are those of the author and are not necessarily those of Synetrix Holdings Limited. Synetrix Holdings Limited accepts no responsibility for loss or damage arising from its use, including damage from virus.
list Sebastian Auriol
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user-72e95584e49c@xymon.invalid <> wrote:
I still seem to have a problem doing a disable until OK - I have a test script that tries to run the following command: $BBHOME/bin/bbcmd $BBHOME/bin/bb xx.xx.xx.xx 'disable device-hostname.COLUMN -1 Test disabled by script' ... but it fails to work. If I substitute the -1 for 20 it works fine. The other rather odd thing is I do a "set -x" in the script and cut-and-paste the line from my logfile onto the command line, the line with the -1 works perfectly. Running the bb command with the --debug option gives identical results for both -1 and 20 ... any ideas? Regards Russell Cook
Maybe the - before the -1 needs escaping. Seems a little odd because you have it in quotes already, so just a thought... SebA