Monitors

Use the Monitors tab in the Roles and Sub roles Wizard (SETTINGS menu > Libraries > Roles and Sub roles Library) to configure the initial monitor list designated as part of network discovery.

Tip: Monitors associated with a device as part of network discovery are typically designated in a sub role definition for a device type. The monitors list for the Switch sub role (shown here) is a good example of this case.

Device Role Monitor Tab

Use the Monitors tab in the Roles and Sub roles Wizard to control:

Monitors WhatsUp Gold designates for devices during discovery. (Designated monitors are activated later when you Add Monitoring.)
Interface(s) WhatsUp Gold designates monitors for (using Filters and Application Rules).
Interface(s) WhatsUp Gold defers monitors for (using Filters and Application Rules).

Device role monitor view controls include:

Add. Add a monitor from the Monitors Library to this role definition.
Delete. Remove a monitor from this list.
Restore System Default. Reduce monitor list to the default based on the suggested role.
Filter Library. Build rule sets to refine the range and scope of devices considered for a particular filter.

Designate Priority and Conditions

Use these controls to pre-determine key (critical) monitors, opt to use soft (check support first) or hard (always apply) monitor designation and to apply advanced or custom filtering.

Critical. Monitors you designate as critical monitors denote the overall device is in a down state if the monitor is down.
Application Rule. Designate a condition or check for support before applying the monitor to a given device.
Filter. (Typically used for network interfaces) Select a filter mode: Operationally Up Interfaces or All Interfaces.

Note: For interface ports, Operationally Up means that the port is in a running state and not in a non-operational state (such Testing, Unknown, or Down).

Tip: You can create custom filters with the Filter Library.