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The instances API uses the GET method to obtain a list of monitored instances.

APIs that use the POST method
APIDescription
loginObtains the authToken required to perform all other operations
configdataRetrieves configuration data of monitor instances
perfdataRetrieves performance data of monitor instances

APIs that use the GET method
APIDescription
devicesRetrieves a list of monitored devices
instances Retrieves a list of monitored instances 
monitortypesRetrieves a list of monitor types 
tenantsRetrieves a list of tenants 

Before you begin

You must have used the login API to obtain the authToken, which authenticates the user performing the operation. For details, see TSWS Web service authentication.

Request syntax

https://<PresentationServerHostName>/tsws/10.0/api/omprovider/instances

Request parameters

ElementDescription
tenantIdthe tenant name, for example "BmcRealm"
deviceIdThe API lists instances that are part of the provided tenant and device
monUniqName 
serverId 
monTypeId 
monInstld 
authToken 

Sample request with REST client

After you access the REST client, perform the following steps:

  1. Enter the URL for the list of monitor instances API. The generic format is:
    https://<PresentationServerHostName>/tsws/10.0/api/omprovider/instances
  2. Add the query parameters:
    1. tenantId — the tenant name, for example "BmcRealm".
    2. Select any of the following options:
      • deviceId
        The API lists instances that are part of the provided tenant and device.
      • monUniqName
        The API lists instances that are part of the provided tenant and matches the provided monitor unique name.
      • deviceId and monUniqName
        The API lists instances that are part of the provided tenant and device and matches the provided monitor unique name.
      • serverIdmonTypeId, and monInstId
        These three inputs together form the monitor instance key. The API lists child instances that are part of the provided tenant and matches the given parent instance details or key.
  3. Add a new header row and select Authorization as the header type.
  4. Enter the text authToken followed by the authToken generated through the login API. See TSWS Web service authentication.
  5. Click Send.

 

JSON response content

The response information follows the standard HTTP response status codes.

Sample JSON response

The following sample JSON response contains the monitor instances for the instances API: