WMI Monitor

The WMI Monitor watches for specific values on WMI enabled devices. WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) is a Microsoft Window's standard for retrieving information from computer systems running Windows. WMI comes installed by default on Windows 2000, 2003, and XP systems.

• Name. The name of the monitor as it appears in the Active Monitor Library.
• Description. The description of the monitor as it appears in the Active Monitor Library.
• Performance counter/Instance. Click the browse button next to this box to select a performance counter and instance for the monitor.

  Note: When WhatsUp Gold is run on Windows 2000, the performance counters are not supported and are not displayed.

• Check type. Select the type of check you want the WhatsUp Gold WMI monitor to make on the performance counter selected above.
  • Constant Value. Monitors the performance counter/instance for a specific value. If that value changes, the monitor triggers a device state change.
  • Range of Values. Monitors the performance counter/instance to make sure the returned value falls within a range of values. If the value falls outside of the range, the monitor triggers a device state change.
  • Rate of Change. Monitors the performance counter/instance to make sure the change in value matches the rate you enter in the check values section. If that rate changes, the monitor triggers a device state change.
• Check values. Enter the values for the check type selected above. For Constant Value and Rate of Change, select the state of the device when the check value is met.

  Note: You can also click Advanced to access Advanced Monitor Properties.

Troubleshooting

Having problems with your WMI monitor returning false negatives?

Related Topics Active Monitor Library Active Monitors overview