errpt report on AIX

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errpt report on AIX

Post by srikanth.kallu »

On my aix server i have errpt command which shows all the errors on the server

Now is there any way i receive those alerts every day as nagios alerts.

Plese let me know.

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Re: errpt report on AIX

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Ok i have a found a plugin in exchange and uploaded it Admin --> Manage plugin --> Upload Plugin

I have this defination to use $USER1$/check_by_ssh -t 25 -H $HOSTADDRESS$ -l admin -C \'$USER1$/check_errpt\'

Now how do i use this.

Please help

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Re: errpt report on AIX

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actually, uf you are using check_by_ssh, check_errpt would need to be uploaded to the machine you are connecting to.
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Re: errpt report on AIX

Post by srikanth.kallu »

you want me to upload it to the server which i wannt to run errpt right ?

And what do i do after that.
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Re: errpt report on AIX

Post by lmiltchev »

I believe reviewing this document will give you a basic idea on how to use check_by_ssh.

Hope this helps.
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