Creating a simple indicator
Purpose
This use case shows how to use NSP to create an indicator with a single counter and no formula. This indicator outputs the input utilization of each port on NE 4.4.4.4.
The following prerequisites must be completed:
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The NE we need to monitor has been discovered in the network and is reachable.
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If the NE we need to monitor is managed by NFM-P, statistics collection has been configured and started in the NFM-P.
Steps
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From Data Collection and Analysis Management, Indicators, we’ll create an indicator.
Enter a name for the indicator, and configure the collection interval and window duration.
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Configure the telemetry type.
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A form opens showing the available counters. We’ll choose input utilization.
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Configure an object filter to collect statistics from a specific port, and click VERIFY RESOURCES to make sure the filter is correct.
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When the resources we need appear in the resources list, click STOP VERIFICATION. The verification does not stop on its own.
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Create thresholds as needed. We’ll create thresholds for utilization increasing past 60% and for decreasing below 5%.
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Configure threshold actions. We’ll configure a Threshold Crossing Alarm alarm to be generated for each threshold. The alarm for the increasing threshold has Major severity, and the alarm for the decreasing threshold has Minor severity.
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When both thresholds are configured, we can click CREATE to create the indicator.
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We’re done
The indicator appears in the list in Data Collection and Analysis Management, Indicators.
