Starting the PATROL SNMP Master Agent

This section explains about the configuration variable that starts the PATROL SNMP Master Agent. It also details about the configuration variables that are used to build the start line.

Name of executable

The /snmp/masterAgentStartLine configuration variable controls how the PATROL SNMP Master Agent starts.

Format and type of data	Text string, not applicable
Default value	./snmpmagt PATROL_HOME/snmpmagt.cfg NOV&
Minimum and maximum	Not applicable
Dependencies	None
Recommendation	None

Name of directory

The /snmp/masterAgentDir configuration variable specifies the name of the directory that contains the PATROL SNMP Master Agent executable file. This variable is used to build the start line.

Note

/snmp/masterAgentDir does not work for UNIX.

Format and type of data	Text string, directory path
Default value	bin
Minimum and maximum	Not applicable
Dependencies	None
Recommendation	None

Name of configuration file

The /snmp/masterAgentConfigName configuration variable specifies the name of the PATROL SNMP Master Agent configuration file. This variable is used to build the start line.

Format and type of data	Text string, configuration file name
Default value	snmpmagt.cfg
Minimum and maximum	Not applicable
Dependencies	None
Recommendation	None

Name of configuration file directory

The /snmp/masterAgentConfigDir configuration variable specifies the name of the directory that contains the PATROL SNMP Master Agent configuration file. This variable is used to build the start line.

Format and type of data	Text string, directory path
Default value	lib
Minimum and maximum	Not applicable
Dependencies	None
Recommendation	None

Name of lnonvolatile information file

The /snmp/masterAgentParamName configuration variable specifies the name of the PATROL SNMP Master Agent nonvolatile information file. This file is a flag file required for starting the master agent. It must not be moved or edited. This variable is used to build the start line.

Format and type of data	Text string, file name
Default value	NOV
Minimum and maximum	Not applicable
Dependencies	None
Recommendation	Do not move or edit this file.

Name of nonvolatile information file directory

The /snmp/masterAgentParamDir configuration variable specifies the name of the directory that contains the PATROL SNMP Master Agent nonvolatile information file. This variable is used to build the start line.

Format and type of data	Text string, directory path
Default value	log
Minimum and maximum	Not applicable
Dependencies	None
Recommendation	None