Configuring alerts for devices

In this example, you assign an SMS Direct action to a device. Nick assigns this action to each of the storage servers so that he is notified immediately if a device goes down. The SMS Direct action was created when Nick configured it for the DNS active monitor; he can use the same action for his storage servers' status.

To assign an action to a device:

1. In the Details or Map View, right-click a device, then click Properties. The Device Properties dialog appears.
2. Click Actions. The Device Properties - Actions dialog appears; the Apply individual actions option is selected by default.

   

3. Click Add. The Action Builder appears.

   

4. Select the Select an Action from the Action Library option, then click Next. The Select Action and State dialog appears.

   

5. Select the SMS Direct (Text Nick) action and the Down state, then click Finish. The Device Properties - Actions dialog appears.
6. On the Device Properties dialog, click OK to save changes.

See Also Step 3: Configure alerts for important devices Configuring alerts for active monitors Configuring alerts for passive monitors Configuring alerts for performance monitors