Configuring Database Options

The database configuration options for the Local Monitor Server enable you to specify the following:

To configure the database options for the Local Monitor Server:

In the Left Navigational Pane, select the Local Monitor Server. The Local Monitor Server configuration options are displayed in the Right Configuration Pane.
Select the Database tab.
Complete the following:

Section/Option	Description/Action
Database Type - Enables you to select the type of database used to store the Monitor information.
Microsoft SQL Server	(Radio Button) Select to specify Microsoft SQL as your Monitor database type.
Oracle	(Radio Button) Select to specify Oracle as your Monitor database type.
Connect Timeout	Enter the number of seconds allowed before timing out when connecting to the Monitor database. The default is 60 seconds.
Command Timeout	Enter the number of seconds allowed before timing out when executing queries against the Monitor database. The default is 60 seconds.
Heartbeat Schedule	(Optional) Schedule for checking that the database is available. Can be used to disable the check, for example, during a database backup. By default, the database is checked regularly.
Connection Settings - Enables you to set the database connection settings.
ODBC Datasource Name (DSN)	Enter a valid Monitor or On Call database name.
User Name	Enter the user name that corresponds to the database selected.
Password	Enter the password that corresponds to the database selected.
Confirm Password	Type the password again to confirm.
Test Connection	(Button) Click to test the connection to your selected database.
Scorecard Settings.
Database	Select the ODBC DSN connection and credentials for the Scorecard database.

Note: If you change any of the configuration options, you are asked to Save when you select another component on the Left Navigational Pane.

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