Testing the BMC Event Log Adapter for Windows

Confirm that the adapter is functioning properly by using the Windows Performance monitor to generate and send test events to the cell. Use the console to view the test events.

To use the Performance Monitor to generate test events

1. Choose Start > Programs > Administrative Tools (Common) > Performance.
   The Performance window is displayed in the Chart display mode, as shown in the following figure.

   Note

   The method for starting the Performance Monitor might vary depending on the version of Microsoft Windows that you are using.

   
   Performance Monitor in Chart mode
   

2. Select the Performance Logs and Alerts folder in the left pane.
   The Alerts icon and available logs icons appear in the right pane.
3. Right-click the Alerts icon and select New Alerts Setting.
4. In the New Alerts Settings dialog box, enter the name of the new alert and click OK.
   The setting window for the new alert is displayed.
5. On the General tab, click Add.
6. Select Processor from the Performance objects option.
7. Enable the Select counters from list option.
8. Select % Processor Time under Select counters from list.
9. Enable the Select instances from list option.
10. Click Add.
    The alert is added to the Performance Monitor and the Event Log.
11. Click Close.
    The Alert window displays the values that you selected.
12. In the Alert when the value is list, select Over.
13. In the Limit field, enter 10.
    You may have to lower this value if 10% does not generate any test events on your system.
14. On the Action tab, enable the Log an entry in the application eventlog option.
15. Click OK.

You can use the Performance Monitor to create test events, and perform a few small operations, such as opening an application, maximizing and minimizing an application window, or moving the mouse vigorously.

Allow the Performance Monitor to generate alerts during the test. Events are displayed in the Event Viewer window.

To view events in the operator console

1. Start the operator console and connect to the cell.
2. Select the cell and click the View Event List button.
   
   The Event Display window displays the test events generated by the cell Event Log Adapter.