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Actions provided by NNMi

Note (NNMi Advanced - Global Network Management feature) If your NNMi console is a Global Manager and the selected node is being managed by a Regional Manager (another NNMi management server in your network environment), some actions are not available.

The following tables describe the actions provided by NNMi:

As shown in the table, the actions available depend on the object selected.

You can also right-click any object in a table or map view to access the items available within the Actions menu.

Note the following:

  • The Default NNMi Role determines the Actions displayed.
  • The Minimum NNMi Role determines the lowest NNMi Role to which the Action can be configured.
  • The Default Object Access Privileges determines the Actions a user can execute.
  • As the NNMi Adminsitrator, you determine a user's NNMi Role and Object Access Privileges. See Configure Security for more information.
Actions Provided for Incidents
ActionDescriptionNNMi Role Default/MinimumDefault Object Access Privilege
Node ActionsProvides access to all of the actions available for a the Incident's Source Node. See Actions Provided for Nodes for more information.See Actions Provided for Nodes.See Actions Provided for Nodes.
Interface Actions

Only available for incidents with the Source Object attribute value set to Interface.

Provides access to all of the actions available for an interface. See Actions Provided for Interfaces for more information.

See Actions Provided for Interfaces.See Actions Provided for Interfaces
IP Address Actions

Only available for incidents with the Source Object attribute value set to IP Address.

Provides access to all of the actions available for an IP address. See Actions Provided for Addresses for more information.

See Actions Provided for IP Addresses.See Actions Provided for IP Addresses
Node Group Map

MapsNode Group Map

Displays the lowest level Node Group map to which the Source Node belongs. For example, if the node belongs to a Child Node Group, the Child Node Group displays. See Node Group Maps.

Note If the Source Node is a member of more than one Node Group, NNMi displays the list of possible Node Groups. Right-click the Node Group of interest and select MapsNode Group Map.

If the incident's Source Object is an Island Node Group, NNMi displays the Island Node Group map. See Island Node Groups.

Note Incidents with the Source Object attribute value set to Island Node Group include Remote site in the incident message.

When the selected Source Node is not a member of any Node Group, and you select the Node Group Map action, NNMi displays an information message.

Operator Level 1/ Operator Level 1Object Operator Level 1
Path View

MapsPath View

Displays a map showing the route between two specified nodes, using the Source Node as the starting point.

Note (NNMi Advanced) Path View works only with IPv4 addresses. The NNMi Advanced IPv6 address values are not valid choices for Path View. Any devices in your network that are configured with IPv6 addresses cannot be displayed on Path View maps.

Operator Level 1/ GuestObject Operator Level 1
Source Node

Source Node

Displays the Node form of the Source Node object instance.

Operator Level 1/ Operator Level 1Object Operator Level 1
Source ObjectDisplays the form of the source object instance.Operator Level 1/ Operator Level 1Object Operator Level 1
Node Group Members

Node Group Members

Island Node Group incidents only. Displays a table of the nodes that are members of the Island Node Group that is the Source Object for the selected incident. See Island Node Groups.

Note Incidents with the Source Object attribute value set to Island Node Group include Remote site in the incident message.

Operator Level 1/ Operator Level 1Object Operator Level 1
Graph Custom Poller Results

Graph Custom Poller Results

Graphs all MIB expressions from each of the Custom Poller Collections associated with the selected incident's Source Node.

Operator Level 1/ Operator Level 1Object Operator Level 1
Ping

Node AccessPing

Tests whether a node or IP address is reachable using the ping command from the NNMi console.

Operator Level 1/Operator Level 1Object Operator Level 1
Open Web Page

Node AccessOpen Web Page

Opens the default Web page for the selected node.

Operator Level 1/Operator Level 1Object Operator Level 1
Trace Route

Node AccessTrace Route

Trace the route path to identify bottlenecks along the destination path provided.

Operator Level 1/Operator Level 1Object Operator Level 1
Telnet

Node AccessTelnet

Establish a connection to a node to view or change configuration information

Operator Level 2/Operator Level 2Object Operator Level 2
Secure Shell

Node AccessSecure Shell

Establish a connection to a node to view or change configuration information.

Operator Level 2/Operator Level 2Object Operator Level 2
Delete

Delete

Deletes the selected Incident object or objects (maximum 20).

To delete more than 20 nodes, see the nnmnodedelete.ovpl Reference Page.

Administrator/AdministratorObject Administrator
In Progress

Change LifecycleIn Progress

Changes the lifecycle state to In Progress for the selected incident.

Operator Level 1/Operator Level 1Object Operator Level 1
Completed

Change LifecycleCompleted

Changes the lifecycle state to Completed for the selected incident.

Operator Level 1/Operator Level 1Object Operator Level 1
Close

Change LifecycleClose

Changes the lifecycle state to Closed for the selected incident.

Operator Level 1/Operator Level 1Object Operator Level 1
Assign Incident

AssignAssign Incident

Displays a list of registered users to select from. This user name appears in the Assigned To column of the incident view.

Operator Level 1/Operator Level 1Object Operator Level 1
Own Incident

AssignOwn Incident

Assigns the incident to the current user. This user name appears in the Assigned To column of the incident view.

Operator Level 1/Operator Level 1Object Operator Level 1
Unassign Incident

AssignUnassign Incident

Removes the user name from the Assigned To column of the incident view.

Operator Level 1/Operator Level 1Object Operator Level 1
Incident Configuration Reports Displays a report of the configuration settings that define this Incident. See View an Incident Configuration Report for more information.Administrator/AdministratorObject Administrator
Open Incident ConfigurationDisplays the selected Incident's configuration form. Administrator/AdministratorObject Administrator
Run DiagnosticsRequires Network Node Manager iSPI Network Engineering Toolset Software (NNM iSPI NET) and requires installation of a Diagnostic Server.

When installed, NNM iSPI NET gathers diagnostic information from the Source Node.

Operator Level 1/Operator Level 1Object Operator Level 1
Actions Provided for Trap Logging Configuration
ActionDescriptionNNMi Role Default/MinimumDefault Object Access Privilege
Show SNMP Trap Configuration

Displays the SNMP Trap Incident Configuration form, if any, for the current Trap Logging Configuration. The Configuration form displayed is for the SNMP Trap Incident associated with the Trap Logging Configuration.

Administrator/AdministratorObject Administrator
Actions Provided for Hypervisors and Their Virtual Machines
ActionDescriptionNNMi Role Default/MinimumDefault Object Access Privilege
Hypervisor Wheel

(NNMi Advanced) ActionsHypervisorHypervisor Wheel

NNMi provides an interactive popup dialog that shows the current resources provided by the selected hypervisorThe virtual machine manager in charge of delegating various aspects from a pool of resources to become virtual devices. The delegations might be static or dynamic, depending on the manufacture's implementation. The type of virtual machines being generated depends on the manufacturer's implementation. or virtual device (hosted by the hypervisor). This information is also available in the Analysis Pane or Dashboard view when a hypervisor or one of its resources is selected.

Operator Level 1/ GuestObject Operator Level 1
Hypervisor Loom

(NNMi Advanced) ActionsHypervisorHypervisor Loom

NNMi provides an interactive popup dialog that shows the current resources provided by the selected hypervisorThe virtual machine manager in charge of delegating various aspects from a pool of resources to become virtual devices. The delegations might be static or dynamic, depending on the manufacture's implementation. The type of virtual machines being generated depends on the manufacturer's implementation. or virtual device (hosted by the hypervisor). This information is also available in the Analysis Pane or Dashboard view when a hypervisor or one of its resources is selected.

Operator Level 1/ GuestObject Operator Level 1
Actions Provided for Nodes
ActionDescriptionNNMi Role Default/MinimumDefault Object Access Privilege
Layer 2 Neighbor View

MapsLayer 2 Neighbor View

Represents your network's physical connections and LAN switch traffic routes.

Operator Level 1/ GuestObject Operator Level 1
Layer 3 Neighbor View

MapsLayer 3 Neighbor View

Represents your network's router traffic.

Operator Level 1/ GuestObject Operator Level 1
Node Group Map

MapsNode Group Map

Displays the lowest level Node Group map to which the selected Node belongs. For example, if the node belongs to a Child Node Group, the Child Node Group displays. See Node Group Maps.

If the Node is a member of more than one Node Group, NNMi displays the list of possible Node Groups. Right-click the Node Group of interest and select MapsNode Group Map.

When the selected Source Node is not a member of any Node Group, and you select the Node Group Map action, NNMi displays an information message.

Operator Level 1/ Operator Level 1Object Operator Level 1
Path View

MapsPath View

Displays a map showing the route between two specified nodes, using the Source Node as the starting point.

Note (NNMi Advanced) Path View works only with IPv4 addresses. The NNMi Advanced IPv6 address values are not valid choices for Path View. Any devices in your network that are configured with IPv6 addresses cannot be displayed on Path View maps.

Operator Level 1/ GuestObject Operator Level 1
Graphs

Displays a pre-configured graph of real-time data for a selected node.

NNMi provides a set of Line Graph that are configured to display real-time SNMP data.

Line Graph graphs can also come from the following sources:

  • Your NNMi administrator might configure additional graphs.
  • NNM iSPI software.
Operator Level 1/ GuestObject Operator Level 1
Ping (from server)

Node AccessPing (from server)

Tests whether a node is reachable using the ping command.

(NNMi Advanced) If the Global Network Management feature is enabled and you are signed into a Global Manager:

  • Node managed by the Global Manager = ActionsPing issues an ICMP request from the Global Manager (NNMi management server).
  • Node managed by a Regional Manager = ActionsPing accesses that Regional Manager (NNMi management server) and issues the ICMP request.

    You must sign into that Regional Manager unless your network environment enables Single Sign-On (SSO) to that Regional Manager through the Global Manager.
Operator Level 1/ Operator Level 1Object Operator Level 1
Open Web Page

Node Access → Open Web Page

Opens the default Web page for the selected node.

Operator Level 1/ Operator Level 1Object Operator Level 1
Trace Route (from server)

Node AccessTrace Route (from server)

Traces a route path from the using the traceroute command.

(NNMi Advanced) If the Global Network Management feature is enabled and you are signed into a Global Manager:

  • Node managed by the Global Manager = ActionsNode AccessTrace Route issues a request from the Global Manager (NNMi management server).
  • Node managed by a Regional Manager = ActionsNode AccessTrace Route accesses that Regional Manager (NNMi management server) and issues the request in a manner appropriate for the operating system in use on the Regional Manager.

    You must sign into that Regional Manager unless your network environment enables Single Sign-On (SSO) to that Regional Manager through the Global Manager.
Operator Level 1/ Operator Level 1Object Operator Level 1
Telnet (from client)

Node AccessTelnet (from client)

Uses Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) protocol from the computer that launched your current browser (not the NNMi management server) to open a Telnet (teletype network) virtual terminal command-line interface from the selected node or Source Node of the selected object. See Establish Contact with a Node.

Operator Level 2/ Operator Level 2Object Operator Level 2
Secure Shell (from client)

Node AccessSecure Shell (from client)

Uses Secure Shell (SSH) protocol from the computer that launched your current browser (not the NNMi management server) to open a Secure Shell virtual terminal command-line interface from the selected node or Source Node of the selected object.

Operator Level 2/ Operator Level 2Object Operator Level 2
Status Poll

PollingStatus Poll

Instructs NNMi to gather real-time data for all the information that NNMi uses to calculate Status for each selected Node (maximum 10). A window for each Node displays with a report about which information was gathered. The NNMi administrator determines the list of information gathered by establishing Monitoring configuration settings. See Monitor Network Health for more information.

Note the following:

  • Status Poll might cause an object's Status to be updated.
  • Using ActionsStatus Poll does not affect the timing of the Polling interval configured for the device.

Tip The nnmstatuspoll.ovpl command line tool does the same thing as ActionsStatus Poll.

(NNMi Advanced) If the Global Network Management feature is enabled and you are signed into a Global Manager:

  • Node managed by the Global Manager = ActionsStatus Poll requests that the Global Manager (NNMi management server) perform a status poll on the node.
  • Node managed by a Regional Manager = ActionsStatus Poll requests that the Regional Manager perform a status poll on the node, the Global Manager displays the results. Latest Status Poll results are available on both NNMi management servers (Global and Regional).

    Note You do not need to sign-in to the Regional Manager.

Operator Level 2/ Operator Level 2Object Operator Level 2
Configuration Poll

PollingConfiguration Poll

Runs a real-time configuration check of the selected device to detect any changes since the last discovery cycle.

(NNMi Advanced) If the Global Network Management feature is enabled and you are signed into a Global Manager:

  • Node managed by the Global Manager = ActionsPollingConfiguration Poll results are provided by the Global Manager (NNMi management server).
  • Node managed by a Regional Manager = ActionsPollingConfiguration Poll requests an updated copy of the configuration information from the Regional Manager, then the Global Manager displays the results.

    Note You do not need to sign-in to the Regional Manager.

Operator Level 2/ Operator Level 2Object Operator Level 2
Communication Settings

Configuration DetailsCommunication Settings

Displays the communication configuration information for the selected node.

(NNMi Advanced) If the Global Network Management feature is enabled and you are signed into a Global Manager:

  • Node managed by the Global Manager = ActionsConfiguration DetailsCommunication Settings opens a report, provided by the Global Manager (NNMi management server).
  • Node managed by a Regional Manager = ActionsConfiguration DetailsCommunication Settings accesses that Regional Manager (NNMi management server) and requests the report.

    You must sign into that Regional Manager unless your network environment enables Single Sign-On (SSO) to that Regional Manager through the Global Manager.
Administrator/ AdministratorObject Administrator
Monitoring Settings

Configuration DetailsMonitoring Settings

Displays the Monitoring Settings report about a particular node's SNMP Agent.

(NNMi Advanced) If the Global Network Management feature is enabled and you are signed into a Global Manager:

  • Node managed by the Global Manager = ActionsConfiguration DetailsMonitoring Settings opens a report, provided by the Global Manager (NNMi management server).
  • Node managed by a Regional Manager = ActionsConfiguration DetailsMonitoring Settings accesses that Regional Manager (NNMi management server) and requests the report.

    You must sign into that Regional Manager unless your network environment enables Single Sign-On (SSO) to that Regional Manager through the Global Manager.
Operator Level 1/ Operator Level 1Object Operator Level 1
List Supported MIBs

MIB InformationList Supported MIBs

Display a list of the MIBs (Management Information Base) supported by a selected node. See Determine which MIBs a Specific Node Supports for more information.

Operator Level 2/ Operator Level 1Object Operator Level 2
MIB Browser

MIB InformationMIB Browser

The Using the MIB Browser, run SNMP Walk and Set commands on a particular node in your network environment and display the results.

Operator Level 2/ Operator Level 1

Object Operator Level 2 for SNMP Walk

Object Administrator for SNMP Set

Node Group Membership

Create or modify a Node Group using the selected nodes. This action also enables you to remove Node Groups. See Create Node Groups From the Actions Menu

Operator Level 1/ Operator Level 1Object Administrator
Custom AttributesAdd Custom Attributes to the selected nodes or interfaces. See Add Custom Attributes Using the Actions MenuAdministrator/ AdministratorObject Administrator
Open from Regional Manager

Issues a request to the Regional Manager (the NNMi management server that is responsible for monitoring the selected node) asking to display the Node form of the selected object.

You must sign into that Regional Manager unless your network environment enables Single Sign-On (SSO) to that Regional Manager through the Global Manager.
Operator Level 1/ Operator Level 1Object Operator Level 1
Regional Manager Console

Issues a request to the Regional Manager (the NNMi management server that is responsible for monitoring the selected node) asking to display the NNMi console.

Note You must sign into that Regional Manager unless your network environment provides Single Sign-On (SSO) to that Regional Manager.

Operator Level 1/ Operator Level 1Object Operator Level 1
Delete

Deletes the selected object or objects.

(NNMi Advanced) If the Global Network Management feature is enabled and you are signed into a Global Manager:

  • Node managed by the Global Manager = ActionsDelete removes the Node object (and all related object data) from the Global Manager's database.
  • Node managed by a Regional Manager = ActionsDelete removes the copy of the Node object (and all related object data) from the Global Manager's database.

    Note To delete this Node object from the Regional Manager's database, click Actions → Open from Regional Manager and delete the Node object. You must sign into that Regional Manager unless your network environment enables Single Sign-On (SSO) to that Regional Manager through the Global Manager.

Administrator/ AdministratorObject Administrator
Manage

Management Mode Manage

Changes the Management Mode of the selected node to  Managed. Leaves the Direct Management Mode of any contained interfaces and addresses unchanged.

(NNMi Advanced) If the Global Network Management feature is enabled and you are signed into a Global Manager:

  • Node managed by the Global Manager = ActionsManagement ModeManage modifies the Node object in the Global Manager's database.
  • Node managed by a Regional Manager = Use ActionsOpen from Regional Manager to set Management Mode on the Regional Manager that is responsible for this Node.

    You must sign into that Regional Manager unless your network environment enables Single Sign-On (SSO) to that Regional Manager through the Global Manager.
Operator Level 2/ Operator Level 2Object Operator Level 2
Manage (Reset All)

Management Mode Manage (Reset All)

Changes the Management Mode of the objects associated with the selected node (IP Addreses, Interfaces, etc) to  Inherited.

(NNMi Advanced) If the Global Network Management feature is enabled and you are signed into a Global Manager:

  • Node managed by the Global Manager = ActionsManagement ModeManage (Reset All) modifies the Node object plus all associated interface objects and address objects in the Global Manager's database.
  • Node managed by a Regional Manager = Use ActionsOpen from Regional Manager to set Management Mode on the Regional Manager that is responsible for this Node.

    You must sign into that Regional Manager unless your network environment enables Single Sign-On (SSO) to that Regional Manager through the Global Manager.
Operator Level 2/ Operator Level 2Object Operator Level 2
Not Managed

Management Mode Not Managed

Changes the Management Mode of the selected node to  Not Managed. Leaves the Direct Management Mode of any associated Interfaces and IP Addresses unchanged.

(NNMi Advanced) If the Global Network Management feature is enabled and you are signed into a Global Manager:

  • Node managed by the Global Manager = ActionsManagement ModeUnmanage modifies the Node object in the Global Manager's database.
  • Node managed by a Regional Manager = Use ActionsOpen from Regional Manager to set Management Mode on the Regional Manager that is responsible for this Node.

    You must sign into that Regional Manager unless your network environment enables Single Sign-On (SSO) to that Regional Manager through the Global Manager.
Operator Level 2/ Operator Level 2Object Operator Level 2
Out of Service

Management ModeOut of Service

Changes the Management Mode of the selected node to  Out of Service. Leaves the Direct Management Mode of any associated Interfaces and IP Addresses unchanged.

(NNMi Advanced) If the Global Network Management feature is enabled and you are signed into a Global Manager:

  • Node managed by the Global Manager = ActionsManagement ModeOut of Service modifies the Node object in the Global Manager's database.
  • Node managed by a Regional Manager = Use ActionsOpen from Regional Manager to set Management Mode on the Regional Manager that is responsible for this Node.

    You must sign into that Regional Manager unless your network environment enables Single Sign-On (SSO) to that Regional Manager through the Global Manager.
Operator Level 2/ Operator Level 2Object Operator Level 2
Recalculate Out of Sync Physical Components

Recalculates the Management Mode of all physical components that are in the hierarchy of the selected node.

  • The child physical components must have a Direct Management Mode of Inherited
  • The Management Mode for all of the physical components in the node hierarchy are recalculated.

  • The Management Mode of any Physical Sensor object that resides on a physical component in the node hierarchy is also recalculated. See Physical Sensor View for more information.
NNMi Administrator NNMi Administrator
Schedule Node Outage

Management ModeSchedule Node Outage

Opens the Scheduled Node Outage dialog, allowing you to notify NNMi of a past, present, or future event (Schedule Outage or Record a Past Outage). See Scheduling Outages for Nodes or Node Groups.

During the Scheduled Outage:

  • NNMi does not discover or monitor any aspect of the Node.
  • Changes the Management Mode of the selected node to  Out of Service.
  • Leaves the Direct Management Mode of any associated Interfaces and IP Addresses unchanged.

(NNMi Advanced) If the Global Network Management feature is enabled and you are signed into a Global Manager:

  • If the Node is managed by the Global Manager = applying ActionsManagement ModeSchedule Node Outage modifies the Node object in the Global Manager's database. The information is not sent to any Regional Manager.
  • If the Node is managed by a Regional Manager = you must first use ActionsOpen from Regional Manager prior to scheduling the outage on Regional Manager that is responsible for this Node. Any resulting change in a Node's Management Mode is communicated to the Global Manager.

    You must sign into that Regional Manager unless your network environment enables Single Sign-On (SSO) to that Regional Manager through the Global Manager.
Operator Level 2/ Operator Level 2Object Operator Level 2
Run DiagnosticsRequires Network Node Manager iSPI Network Engineering Toolset Software (NNM iSPI NET) and requires installation of a Diagnostic Server.

When installed, NNM iSPI NET gathers diagnostic information on the current node.

Operator Level 1/ Operator Level 1Object Operator Level 1
Show Attached End Nodes

Displays information about the end nodes that NNMi determines are attached to the specified switch.

(NNMi Advanced) If the Global Network Management feature is enabled and you are signed into a Global Manager: The results are based on the current information in the NNMi database of the Global Manager (which contains copies of Node objects from all Regional Managers).

Operator Level 1/ Operator Level 1Object Operator Level 1
Actions Provided for Interfaces and Virtual Switches
ActionDescriptionNNMi Role Default/MinimumDefault Object Access Privilege
Graphs

Displays a pre-configured graph of real-time data for a selected interface.

NNMi provides a set of Line Graphs that are configured to display real-time SNMP data.

Line Graphs can also come from the following sources:

  • Your NNMi administrator might configure additional graphs.
  • NNMi SPI software.
Operator Level 1/ GuestObject Operator Level 1
Status Poll

PollingStatus Poll

Instructs NNMi to gather real-time data for all the information that NNMi uses to calculate Status for each selected Interface. A window for each Interface displays with a report about which information was gathered. The NNMi administrator determines the list of information gathered by establishing Monitoring configuration settings. See Monitor Network Health for more information.

Note the following:

  • Status Poll might cause an object's Status to be updated.
  • Using ActionsStatus Poll does not affect the timing of the Polling interval configured for the device.

Tip The nnmstatuspoll.ovpl command line tool does the same thing as ActionsStatus Poll.

(NNMi Advanced) If the Global Network Management feature is enabled and you are signed into a Global Manager:

  • Node managed by the Global Manager = ActionsStatus Poll requests that the Global Manager (NNMi management server) perform a status poll on the node.
  • Node managed by a Regional Manager = ActionsStatus Poll requests that the Regional Manager perform a status poll on the node, the Global Manager displays the results. Latest Status Poll results are available on both NNMi management servers (Global and Regional).

    Note You do not need to sign-in to the Regional Manager.

Operator Level 2/ Operator Level 2Object Operator Level 2
Monitoring Settings

Configuration DetailsMonitoring Settings

Displays the Monitoring Settings report about a particular Interface.

Operator Level 1/ Operator Level 1Object Operator Level 1
Custom AttributesAdd Custom Attributes to the selected nodes or interfaces. See Add Custom Attributes Using the Actions MenuAdministrator/ AdministratorObject Administrator
Manage

Management ModeManage

Changes the Direct Management Mode of the interface to  Inherited. Leaves the Direct Management Mode of any associated addresses unchanged.

(NNMi Advanced) If the Global Network Management feature is enabled and you are signed into a Global Manager:

  • Node managed by the Global Manager = ActionsManagement ModeManage modifies the Node object in the Global Manager's database.
  • Node managed by a Regional Manager = Use ActionsOpen from Regional Manager to set Management Mode on the Regional Manager that is responsible for this Node.

    You must sign into that Regional Manager unless your network environment enables Single Sign-On (SSO) to that Regional Manager through the Global Manager.
Operator Level 2/ Operator Level 2Object Operator Level 2
Manage (Reset All)

Management ModeManage (Reset All)

Changes the Management Mode of the interface to  Inherited. Changes the Direct Management Mode of any associated addresses to  Inherited.

(NNMi Advanced) If the Global Network Management feature is enabled and you are signed into a Global Manager:

  • Node managed by the Global Manager = ActionsManagement ModeManage (Reset All) modifies the Node object plus all associated interface objects and address objects in the Global Manager's database.
  • Node managed by a Regional Manager = Use ActionsOpen from Regional Manager to set Management Mode on the Regional Manager that is responsible for this Node.

    You must sign into that Regional Manager unless your network environment enables Single Sign-On (SSO) to that Regional Manager through the Global Manager.
Operator Level 2/ Operator Level 2Object Operator Level 2
Not Managed

Management ModeNot Managed

Changes the Management Mode of the interface to Not Managed. Leaves the Direct Management Mode of any associated addresses unchanged.

(NNMi Advanced) If the Global Network Management feature is enabled and you are signed into a Global Manager:

  • Node managed by the Global Manager = ActionsManagement ModeUnmanage modifies the Node object in the Global Manager's database.
  • Node managed by a Regional Manager = Use ActionsOpen from Regional Manager to set Management Mode on the Regional Manager that is responsible for this Node.

    You must sign into that Regional Manager unless your network environment enables Single Sign-On (SSO) to that Regional Manager through the Global Manager.
Operator Level 2/ Operator Level 2Object Operator Level 2
Out of Service

Management ModeOut of Service

Changes the Management Mode of the interface to  Out of Service.

(NNMi Advanced) If the Global Network Management feature is enabled and you are signed into a Global Manager:

  • Node managed by the Global Manager = ActionsManagement ModeOut of Service modifies the Node object in the Global Manager's database.
  • Node managed by a Regional Manager = Use ActionsOpen from Regional Manager to set Management Mode on the Regional Manager that is responsible for this Node.

    You must sign into that Regional Manager unless your network environment enables Single Sign-On (SSO) to that Regional Manager through the Global Manager.
Operator Level 2/ Operator Level 2Object Operator Level 2
Actions Provided for Addresses
ActionDescriptionNNMi Role Default/MinimumDefault Object Access Privilege
Layer 2 Neighbor ViewMapsLayer 2 Neighbor View

Represents your network's physical connections and LAN switch traffic routes.

Operator Level 1/ GuestObject Operator Level 1
Layer 3 Neighbor ViewMapsLayer 3 Neighbor View

Represents your network's router traffic.

Operator Level 1/ GuestObject Operator Level 1
Node Group Map

MapsNode Group Map

Displays the lowest level Node Group map to which the Node that is hosting the selected IP Address belongs.

For example, if the Node belongs to a Child Node Group, the Child Node Group displays. See Node Group Maps.

If the Node that is hosting the selected IP address belongs to multiple Node Groups, NNMi displays the list of possible Node Groups. Right-click the Node Group of interest and select Maps → Node Group Map.

When the selected Source Node is not a member of any Node Group, and you select the Node Group Map action, NNMi displays an information message.

Operator Level 1/ Operator Level 1Object Operator Level 1
Path View

Displays a map showing the route between two specified nodes, using the selected IP Address as the starting point.

Note (NNMi Advanced) Path View works only with IPv4 addresses. The NNMi Advanced IPv6 address values are not valid choices for Path View. Any devices in your network that are configured with IPv6 addresses cannot be displayed on Path View maps.

Operator Level 1/ GuestObject Operator Level 1
Ping (from server)

Node AccessPing (from server)

Tests whether the Node that is hosting the selected IP Address is reachable using the ping command.

(NNMi Advanced) If the Global Network Management feature is enabled and you are signed into a Global Manager:

  • Node managed by the Global Manager = ActionsPing issues an ICMP request from the Global Manager (NNMi management server).
  • Node managed by a Regional Manager = ActionsPing accesses that Regional Manager (NNMi management server) and issues the ICMP request.

    You must sign into that Regional Manager unless your network environment enables Single Sign-On (SSO) to that Regional Manager through the Global Manager.
Operator Level 1/ Operator Level 1Object Operator Level 1
Open Web PageOpens the default Web page for the selected IP Address.Operator Level 1/ Operator Level 1Object Operator Level 1
Trace Route (from sever)

Node AccessTrace Route (from sever)

Traces a route path using the traceroute command.

(NNMi Advanced) If the Global Network Management feature is enabled and you are signed into a Global Manager:

  • Node managed by the Global Manager = ActionsNode AccessTrace Route issues a request from the Global Manager (NNMi management server).
  • Node managed by a Regional Manager = ActionsNode AccessTrace Route accesses that Regional Manager (NNMi management server) and issues the request in a manner appropriate for the operating system in use on the Regional Manager.

    You must sign into that Regional Manager unless your network environment enables Single Sign-On (SSO) to that Regional Manager through the Global Manager.
Operator Level 1/ Operator Level 1Object Operator Level 1
Telnet (from client)

Node AccessTelnet (from client)

Uses Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) protocol from the computer that launched your current browser (not the NNMi management server) to open a Telnet (teletype network) virtual terminal command-line interface from the selected IP Address.

Operator Level 2/ Operator Level 2Object Operator Level 2
Secure Shell (from client)

Node AccessSecure Shell (from client)

Uses Secure Shell (SSH) protocol from the computer that launched your current browser (not the NNMi management server) to open a Secure Shell virtual terminal command-line interface from the selected IP Address.

Operator Level 2/ Operator Level 2Object Operator Level 2
Communication Settings

Configuration DetailsCommunication Settings

Displays the communication configuration information for the Node that is hosting the selected IP Address.

(NNMi Advanced) If the Global Network Management feature is enabled and you are signed into a Global Manager:

  • Node managed by the Global Manager = ActionsConfiguration DetailsCommunication Settings opens a report, provided by the Global Manager (NNMi management server).
  • Node managed by a Regional Manager = ActionsConfiguration DetailsCommunication Settings accesses that Regional Manager (NNMi management server) and requests the report.

    You must sign into that Regional Manager unless your network environment enables Single Sign-On (SSO) to that Regional Manager through the Global Manager.
Administrator/ AdministratorObject Administrator
Monitoring Settings

Configuration DetailsMonitoring Settings

Displays the Monitoring Settings report about a particular IP address.

(NNMi Advanced) If the Global Network Management feature is enabled and you are signed into a Global Manager:

  • Node managed by the Global Manager = ActionsConfiguration DetailsMonitoring Settings opens a report, provided by the Global Manager (NNMi management server).
  • Node managed by a Regional Manager = ActionsConfiguration DetailsMonitoring Settings accesses that Regional Manager (NNMi management server) and requests the report.

    You must sign into that Regional Manager unless your network environment enables Single Sign-On (SSO) to that Regional Manager through the Global Manager.
Operator Level 1/ Operator Level 1Object Operator Level 1
Status Poll

PollingStatus Poll

Instructs NNMi to gather real-time data for all the information that NNMi uses to calculate Status for the Node that is hosting the selected IP Address. A window for each IP Address displays with a report about which information was gathered. The NNMi administrator determines the list of information gathered by establishing Monitoring configuration settings. See Monitor Network Health for more information.

 
Operator Level 2/ Operator Level 2Object Operator Level 2
Configuration Poll

PollingConfiguration Poll

Runs a real-time configuration check of the Node that is hosting the selected IP Address to detect any changes since the last discovery cycle.

(NNMi Advanced) If the Global Network Management feature is enabled and you are signed into a Global Manager:

  • Node managed by the Global Manager = ActionsPollingConfiguration Poll results are provided by the Global Manager (NNMi management server).
  • Node managed by a Regional Manager = ActionsPollingConfiguration Poll requests an updated copy of the configuration information from the Regional Manager, then the Global Manager displays the results.

    Note You do not need to sign-in to the Regional Manager.

Operator Level 2/ Operator Level 2Object Operator Level 2
Manage

Management ModeManage

Changes the Direct Management Mode of the address to  Inherited.

(NNMi Advanced) If the Global Network Management feature is enabled and you are signed into a Global Manager:

  • Node managed by the Global Manager = ActionsManagement ModeManage modifies the Node object in the Global Manager's database.
  • Node managed by a Regional Manager = Use ActionsOpen from Regional Manager to set Management Mode on the Regional Manager that is responsible for this Node.

    You must sign into that Regional Manager unless your network environment enables Single Sign-On (SSO) to that Regional Manager through the Global Manager.
Operator Level 2/ Operator Level 2Object Operator Level 2
Not Managed

Management ModeNot Managed

Changes the management mode of the address to Not Managed.

(NNMi Advanced) If the Global Network Management feature is enabled and you are signed into a Global Manager:

  • Node managed by the Global Manager = ActionsManagement ModeUnmanage modifies the Node object in the Global Manager's database.
  • Node managed by a Regional Manager = Use ActionsOpen from Regional Manager to set Management Mode on the Regional Manager that is responsible for this Node.

    You must sign into that Regional Manager unless your network environment enables Single Sign-On (SSO) to that Regional Manager through the Global Manager.
Operator Level 2/ Operator Level 2Object Operator Level 2
Out of Service

Management ModeOut of Service

Changes the management mode of the address to  Out of Service.

(NNMi Advanced) If the Global Network Management feature is enabled and you are signed into a Global Manager:

  • Node managed by the Global Manager = ActionsManagement ModeOut of Service modifies the Node object in the Global Manager's database.
  • Node managed by a Regional Manager = Use ActionsOpen from Regional Manager to set Management Mode on the Regional Manager that is responsible for this Node.

    You must sign into that Regional Manager unless your network environment enables Single Sign-On (SSO) to that Regional Manager through the Global Manager.
Operator Level 2/ Operator Level 2Object Operator Level 2
Actions Provided for VLANs
ActionDescriptionNNMi Role Default/MinimumDefault Object Access Privilege
VLAN Members View

MapsVLAN Members View

Displays a map of all the nodes that are members of the selected VLAN.

Operator Level 1/ Guest Object Operator Level 1
Actions Provided for Cards
ActionDescriptionNNMi Role Default/MinimumDefault Object Access Privilege
Status Poll

PollingStatus Poll

Instructs NNMi to gather real-time data for all the information that NNMi uses to calculate Status for each selected card (maximum 10). A window for each card displays with a report about which information was gathered. The NNMi administrator determines the list of information gathered by establishing Monitoring configuration settings. See Monitor Network Health for more information.

Operator Level 2/ Operator Level 2Object Operator Level 2
Monitoring Settings

Configuration DetailsMonitoring Settings

Displays the Monitoring Settings report about a particular card.

(NNMi Advanced) If the Global Network Management feature is enabled and you are signed into a Global Manager:

  • Node managed by the Global Manager = ActionsConfiguration DetailsMonitoring Settings opens a report, provided by the Global Manager (NNMi management server).
  • Node managed by a Regional Manager = ActionsConfiguration DetailsMonitoring Settings accesses that Regional Manager (NNMi management server) and requests the report.

    You must sign into that Regional Manager unless your network environment enables Single Sign-On (SSO) to that Regional Manager through the Global Manager.
Operator Level 1/ Operator Level 1Object Operator Level 1
Manage

Management ModeManage

Changes the Direct Management Mode of the card to  Inherited.

(NNMi Advanced) If the Global Network Management feature is enabled and you are signed into a Global Manager:

  • Node managed by the Global Manager = ActionsManagement ModeManage modifies the Node object in the Global Manager's database.
  • Node managed by a Regional Manager = Use ActionsOpen from Regional Manager to set Management Mode on the Regional Manager that is responsible for this Node.

    You must sign into that Regional Manager unless your network environment enables Single Sign-On (SSO) to that Regional Manager through the Global Manager.
Operator Level 2/ Operator Level 2Object Operator Level 2
Not Managed

Management ModeNot Managed

Changes the management mode of the card to  Not Managed.

(NNMi Advanced) If the Global Network Management feature is enabled and you are signed into a Global Manager:

  • Node managed by the Global Manager = ActionsManagement ModeUnmanage modifies the Node object in the Global Manager's database.
  • Node managed by a Regional Manager = Use ActionsOpen from Regional Manager to set Management Mode on the Regional Manager that is responsible for this Node.

    You must sign into that Regional Manager unless your network environment enables Single Sign-On (SSO) to that Regional Manager through the Global Manager.
Operator Level 2/ Operator Level 2Object Operator Level 2
Out of Service

Management ModeOut of Service

Changes the management mode of the card to  Out of Service.

(NNMi Advanced) If the Global Network Management feature is enabled and you are signed into a Global Manager:

  • Node managed by the Global Manager = ActionsManagement ModeOut of Service modifies the Node object in the Global Manager's database.
  • Node managed by a Regional Manager = Use ActionsOpen from Regional Manager to set Management Mode on the Regional Manager that is responsible for this Node.

    You must sign into that Regional Manager unless your network environment enables Single Sign-On (SSO) to that Regional Manager through the Global Manager.
Operator Level 2/ Operator Level 2Object Operator Level 2
Recalculate Out of Sync Physical Components

Recalculate the Management Mode of all physical components that are in the node hierarchy of the selected card.

  • The child physical components must have a Direct Management Mode of Inherited
  • The Management Mode for all of the physical components in the node hierarchy are recalculated.

  • The Management Mode of any Physical Sensor object that resides on a physical component in the node hierarchy is also recalculated. See Physical Sensor View for more information.
NNMi Administrator NNMi Administrator
Actions Provided for Chassis
ActionDescriptionNNMi Role Default/MinimumDefault Object Access Privilege
Status Poll

PollingStatus Poll

Instructs NNMi to gather real-time data for all the information that NNMi uses to calculate Status for each selected chassis (maximum 10). A window for each chassis displays with a report about which information was gathered. The NNMi administrator determines the list of information gathered by establishing Monitoring configuration settings. See Monitor Network Health for more information.

Operator Level 2/ Operator Level 2Object Operator Level 2
Monitoring Settings

Configuration DetailsMonitoring Settings

Displays the Monitoring Settings report about a particular chassis.

(NNMi Advanced) If the Global Network Management feature is enabled and you are signed into a Global Manager:

  • Node managed by the Global Manager = ActionsConfiguration DetailsMonitoring Settings opens a report, provided by the Global Manager (NNMi management server).
  • Node managed by a Regional Manager = ActionsConfiguration DetailsMonitoring Settings accesses that Regional Manager (NNMi management server) and requests the report.

    You must sign into that Regional Manager unless your network environment enables Single Sign-On (SSO) to that Regional Manager through the Global Manager.
Operator Level 1/ Operator Level 1Object Operator Level 1
Manage

Management ModeManage

Changes the Direct Management Mode of the chassis to  Inherited.

(NNMi Advanced) If the Global Network Management feature is enabled and you are signed into a Global Manager:

  • Node managed by the Global Manager = ActionsManagement ModeManage modifies the Node object in the Global Manager's database.
  • Node managed by a Regional Manager = Use ActionsOpen from Regional Manager to set Management Mode on the Regional Manager that is responsible for this Node.

    You must sign into that Regional Manager unless your network environment enables Single Sign-On (SSO) to that Regional Manager through the Global Manager.
Operator Level 2/ Operator Level 2Object Operator Level 2
Not Managed

Management ModeNot Managed

Changes the management mode of the chassis to  Not Managed.

(NNMi Advanced) If the Global Network Management feature is enabled and you are signed into a Global Manager:

  • Node managed by the Global Manager = ActionsManagement ModeUnmanage modifies the Node object in the Global Manager's database.
  • Node managed by a Regional Manager = Use ActionsOpen from Regional Manager to set Management Mode on the Regional Manager that is responsible for this Node.

    You must sign into that Regional Manager unless your network environment enables Single Sign-On (SSO) to that Regional Manager through the Global Manager.
Operator Level 2/ Operator Level 2Object Operator Level 2
Out of Service

Management ModeOut of Service

Changes the management mode of the chassis to  Out of Service.

(NNMi Advanced) If the Global Network Management feature is enabled and you are signed into a Global Manager:

  • Node managed by the Global Manager = ActionsManagement ModeOut of Service modifies the Node object in the Global Manager's database.
  • Node managed by a Regional Manager = Use ActionsOpen from Regional Manager to set Management Mode on the Regional Manager that is responsible for this Node.

    You must sign into that Regional Manager unless your network environment enables Single Sign-On (SSO) to that Regional Manager through the Global Manager.
Operator Level 2/ Operator Level 2Object Operator Level 2
Recalculate Out of Sync Physical Components

Recalculates the Management Mode of all physical components that are in the node hierarchy of the selected chassis.

  • The child physical components must have a Direct Management Mode of Inherited
  • The Management Mode for all of the physical components in the node hierarchy are recalculated.

  • The Management Mode of any Physical Sensor object that resides on a physical component in the node hierarchy is also recalculated. See Physical Sensor View for more information.
NNMi Administrator NNMi Administrator
Actions Provided for Node Groups
ActionDescriptionNNMi Role Default/MinimumDefault Object Access Privilege
Node Group Map

MapsNode Group Map

Displays a current map of all nodes that belong to the selected Node Group.

Operator Level 1/ Operator Level 1Object Operator Level 1
Preview Members

Node Group DetailsPreview Members (Current Group Only)

Displays a list of all nodes that belong to the selected Node Group as well as all of its Child Node Groups.

Operator Level 1/ Operator Level 1Object Operator Level 1
Show Members

Node Group DetailsShow Members (Include Child Groups)

Displays a list of all nodes that belong to the selected Node Group.

Operator Level 1/ Operator Level 1Object Operator Level 1
Show All Incidents

Node Group DetailsShow All Incidents

Checks for any Incidents associated with the selected Node Group.

Operator Level 1/ Operator Level 1Object Operator Level 1
Show All Open Incidents

Node Group DetailsShow All Open Incidents

Checks for any open Incidents associated with the selected Node Group.

Operator Level 1/ Operator Level 1Object Operator Level 1
Status Details

Node Group DetailsStatus Details

Displays a report about the status of all members of the selected Node Group.

Operator Level 1/ Operator Level 1Object Operator Level 1
Schedule Group Members Outage

Management ModeSchedule Group Members Outage

Opens the Scheduled Node Outage dialog, allowing you to notify NNMi of a past, present, or future event (Schedule Outage or Record a Past Outage). NNMi does not discover or monitor any aspect of the Nodes in the list during the Scheduled Outage. The list of Nodes is not dynamic. You can delete or add Nodes as you wish. If the Node Group membership changes prior to the Scheduled Outage, the Node list is not dynamically updated.

(NNMi Advanced) If the Global Network Management feature is enabled and you are signed into a Global Manager:

  • If the Node is managed by the Global Manager = applying ActionsManagement ModeSchedule Node Outage modifies the Node object in the Global Manager's database. The information is not sent to any Regional Manager.
  • If the Node is managed by a Regional Manager = you must first use ActionsOpen from Regional Manager prior to scheduling the outage on Regional Manager that is responsible for this Node. Any resulting change in a Node's Management Mode is communicated to the Global Manager.

    You must sign into that Regional Manager unless your network environment enables Single Sign-On (SSO) to that Regional Manager through the Global Manager.
Operator Level 2/ Operator Level 2Object Operator Level 2
Actions Provided for Interface Groups
ActionDescriptionNNMi Role Default/MinimumDefault Object Access Privilege
Show Members

Show Members

Displays a list of all nodes that belong to the selected Node Group.

Operator Level 1/ Operator Level 1Object Operator Level 1
Actions Provided for Router Redundancy Groups
ActionDescriptionNNMi Role Default/MinimumDefault Object Access Privilege
Ping

Node AccessPing

Tests whether the node is reachable using the ping command from the NNMi console.

Operator Level 1/ Operator Level 1Object Operator Level 1
Actions Provided for Router Redundancy Group Members
ActionDescriptionNNMi Role Default/MinimumDefault Object Access Privilege
Monitoring Settings

Configuration DetailsMonitoring Settings

Displays the Monitoring Settings report about a particular Router Redundancy Member.

Operator Level 1/ Operator Level 1Object Operator Level 1
Actions Provided for Custom Polled Instances
ActionDescriptionNNMi Role Default/MinimumDefault Object Access Privilege
Graph Polled InstanceGraphs the line representing the Custom Poll results for the selected Custom Polled Instance. Operator Level 1/ Operator Level 1Object Operator Level 1
Actions Provided for Custom Poller Collections and Report Groups (NNM iSPI Performance for Metrics only)
ActionDescriptionNNMi Role Default/MinimumDefault Object Access Privilege

Requires Network Node Manager iSPI Performance for Metrics Software (NNM iSPI Performance for Metrics). To populate performance data in the dashboard views or enhance NNM iSPI Performance for Metrics reports by sharing NNMi configuration settings, install the optional Network Performance Server (NPS).

Show Report ConfigurationDisplays the Report Collection configuration associated with the selected Custom Poller Collection or Report Group. See Create a Report Group and Create a Report Collection for more information.Administrator/ AdministratorObject Administrator
Reporting - Report MenuLaunches the Network Performance Server (NPS) console to show reports.Operator Level 1/ Operator Level 1Object Operator Level 1
Reporting - Path HealthLaunches the NPS console to show the report of the health of the network path displayed by Path View. This action is enabled only on the Path View.Operator Level 1/ Operator Level 1Object Operator Level 1
Sync Interface and Node Groups Forces NNMi to synchronize the Interface and Node Group information between NNMi and NNM iSPI Performance for Metrics more quickly than the default time frame.Operator Level 1/ Operator Level 1Object Operator Level 1
Actions Provided for Node Sensor and Physical Sensor
ActionDescriptionNNMi Role Default/MinimumDefault Object Access Privilege
Status Poll

PollingStatus Poll

Instructs NNMi to gather real-time data for all the information that NNMi uses to calculate Status for each selected sensor.

A window for each selected sensor displays with a report about which information was gathered.

The NNMi administrator determines the list of information gathered by establishing Monitoring configuration settings. See Monitor Network Health for more information.

Operator Level 2/ Operator Level 2Object Operator Level 2
Monitoring Settings

Configuration DetailsMonitoring Settings

Displays the Monitoring Settings report about the sensor.

Operator Level 1/ Operator Level 1Object Operator Level 1
Manage

Management ModeManage

Changes the Direct Management Mode of the sensor to  Inherited.

Operator Level 2/ Operator Level 2Object Operator Level 2
Not Managed

Changes the Management Mode of the sensor to  Not Managed.

Operator Level 2/ Operator Level 2Object Operator Level 2
Out of ServiceChanges the Management Mode of the sensor to  Out of Service. Operator Level 2/ Operator Level 2Object Operator Level 2