The following is a review of some common tasks performed using the SentryOne Client.
Targets and Target Groups
Adding a Target Group
On any site node or existing group node, right-click and select Add, and then select Group.
Deleting a Target Group
On any existing group node, right-click and select Delete Group. Remove all targets and sub-groups before deleting a group.
Adding a Target
Select Add in the right-click context menu of the following nodes:
- All Targets
- Site
- Group
Deleting a Target
Select Delete Target in the right-click context menu of any target node. Before deleting a target, select Stop Watching to stop watching all of its associated instances.
Warning: Delete Target deletes the actual registration for the target from SentryOne. This includes the deletion of all historical information for any associated instances belonging to the target from the SentryOne database. Delete Target is final and can't be undone. Only use this command to permanently delete information SentryOne has stored about the target and its associated instances from the SentryOne database.
Instances
Adding an Instance
Select Add in the right-click context menu of the following nodes:
- All Targets
- Site
- Target Group Target
For more information about adding an instance, see the Monitoring Additional Targets topic.
Watching an Instance
On any instance node, select Watch. For more information about watching an instance, see the Monitoring Additional Targets topic.
SQL Server Registrations
Viewing a SQL Server Registration
To view your local SQL Server registrations, select the Show SQL Server Registrations icon located in the Navigator pane.
Creating a SQL Server Registration
Select New SQL Server Registration in the right-click context menu of the Local Server Groups node contained beneath the SQL Server Registrations node.
Deleting a SQL Server Registration
Select Delete Registration in the right-click context menu of any SQL Server registration.
Synchronizing SQL Server Groups
On the Local Server Groups node, select Synchronize SQL Server Groups. This synchronizes the SentryOne client groups and servers with SSMS.
Note: You may need to close SSMS prior to synchronization for any changes you make visible.
Event Calendar Related
Jumping to a Particular Time in the Calendar View
On any node above the object level, right-click and select Jump To > Time. This displays a calendar and time selector to take you to the view opened at a specified date and time. To persist the time setting, go to Tools > User Preferences > Navigator, and then select the appropriate parameters. This allows you to jump to the same time for each selected view. For more information about the Event Calendar, see the Calendar and List Views topic.
User and Group Tasks
Adding a User
Double-click or right-click the Users node, and then select New. Input the appropriate information in the user window, exit the user window, and then select Save. The new user displays under the Users node.
Editing a User
Double-click or right-click the Users node, and then select Open. The user window appears populated with that user's settings. Make any changes, exit the user window, and then select Save to save the changes.
Deleting a User
On a user node, select the delete key or select Delete User from the context menu. This permanently deletes the user.
Adding a Group
Double-click or right-click the Groups node, and then select New. Input the appropriate information in the group window, exit the user window, and then select Save. The new group displays under the Groups node.
Editing a Group
Double-click or right-click the Groups node, select Open, and the group window appears populated with the group's settings. Make any changes, exit the user window, and then select Save to save the changes.
Deleting a Group
On a group node, select the delete key or select Delete Group from the context menu. This permanently deletes the group.
For more information about users and groups, see the Contact Management topic.
Event Object Jobs
Adding an Event Object
On any event objects node, select New > Job....
Deleting an Event Object
On any event objects node, select Delete Job. This permanently deletes the object.
Note: Not all objects support deletion from the SentryOne Client (e.g., Reporting Services).
Watching an Event Object
On any event objects node, select Watch Job. This sets the object status to Watched, enabling conditions and action for the object, as well as queuing chaining and performance monitoring features, if applicable. The instance status will also be set to Watched if it isn't already watched.
Stop Watching an Event Object
On any event objects node, select Stop Watching Job. This sets the object status to Unwatched, disabling conditions and actions for the object, as well as queuing chaining and performance monitoring features, if applicable.
Starting Performance Monitoring
On a watched event objects node, select Monitor Performance. This enables monitoring for any performance counters linked to the object. The SentryOne monitoring service automatically starts any linked counters immediately prior to an event instance starting and stops the counters shortly after the instance ends, minimizing any associated overhead on the network and monitored instance(s).
Stopping Performance Monitoring
On a watched event objects node, select Stop Monitoring Performance. This suspends performance monitoring for the object. Existing linked counters are not deleted, so monitoring can easily be re-enabled for the object in the future.
Starting a Job or Task
On any job or task node, select Start Job. If the job has more than one step, a window appears allowing you to select the step where you would like the job to start.
Stopping a Job or Task
On any job or task node, select Stop Job.
Enabling an Event Object
On the event objects node, select Enable. This enables the event to run according to the schedules defined for it.
Disabling an Event Object
On the event objects node, select Disable. This disables the event from running according to the schedules defined for it.
Viewing an Event Object's Properties
On any event objects node, select Properties. This displays the object's native properties window.
Note: Not all objects support the properties interface (e.g., Reporting Services).
Viewing Job History
On any event objects node, select Jump To > History, and then select the range to view.
Deleting a Performance Counter
On any performance counter node, select Delete. This effectively de-links the performance counter from this object. The counter can always be re-linked to the object later.
Helpful SentryOne Client Information
The following is a list of topics that provide detailed information about aspects of the SentryOne Client including information on client glyphs, icons, and indicators:
| Topic | Links |
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| Client Alerts |
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| Event Calendar |
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| Event Chains |
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| SentryOne Client |
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