SET BLACKOUT TIMES dialog box
Use the SET BLACKOUT TIMES dialog box to prevent notification from occurring during specified periods even if an alert occurs. You can configure blackout periods for any PATROL object, at the application, application instance, or parameter level.
Where to define blackouts
You can define blackout periods in two locations:
- Locally - When you define a blackout period locally on a managed system, alerts are not forwarded to the remote notification server.
- On the Notification Server - When you define a blackout period on the notification server, alerts are forwarded from the monitored agents to the notification server, but the server does not perform notification.
You can also create multiple blackout periods for the same day.
Blackout settings are stored in the agent configuration variable /AS/EVENTSPRING/AVAILABILITY/Blackouts/<host_port>.
Procedures related to this dialog box
Configuring notification blackout periods
Items on this dialog box
Item | Description |
|---|---|
Blackout Start Time | The time that the blackout starts (monitoring is stopped) |
Blackout Stop Time | The time that the blackout ends (monitoring resumes) |
Blackout Days | The days of the week that the blackout takes effect. |
Merge Selected Blackout Periods with Pre-Existing Settings | Merges the defined blackout period with existing blackout periods |
Replace Existing Blackout Periods with Current Selection | Replaces all existing blackout periods with the defined blackout period |