Conference azur::mcc

    Hi.  I'm still thinking out loud... This is what I'd like to do.  I'd
    like to do statistical analysis on LANbridge 200s and DECnis 600s over
    a period of time.  Next I'd like to take the data and, using the
    REPORTER, print out text as well as graphic reports showing utilization
    over a period of time...
    
    Can I use the EXPORTER, put the stuff in an Rdb database, and then
    using the REPORTER, print the data?  Is it that easy?  Will REPORTER
    recognize BRIDGEs as NODE4 entities?  
    
    I seem to be running out of time, for the window of opportunity for my
    customer.  They need to get the data in the next 2 weeks.  It's their
    prime time for network utilization and this is getting to be critical. 
    If you have any pointers, ideas, etc. please send mail to Mic
    JUNG::GALVIN, or call me.  (201) 368-5501.  If you read desperation in
    my syntax... you're right!  Thanks.
    
    /Mic
    
    

    			EXPORTER vs. PA FM
    
    It's nice having a note *all* to yourself... 8^)  In regards to
    reporting (yup, back on that topic), in the PA Use book there's an
    example of how to setup a command procedure that creates .TXT files
    containing, for example, the STATISTICS partition for the LINE child
    entities of a BRIDGE global entity;  this creates an *ok* .TXT file
    that I can print to a laser printer.  Now, how do I get the graphs? 
    Which poses a question which I've been asking anyone who will
    listen/read!  
    
    How do I get reports on BRIDGE line statistics???  Is there a method to
    use the PA FM, or is the prescribed method, EXPORTER � Rdb database,
    REPORTER � ?  In a previous note I asked about the REPORTER menu NOT
    containing BRIDGES as an option...?
    
    /Mic
    
    hello????  "ground control to MCC..."
    
    

The MCC shuttle is dealing with some organizational issues this week
(as are most software development groups).

I believe Chris answered your other note on reporting.

In general, the reports supplied with the BMS kit are examples,
and are not currently intended to cover all the possible reports
that a manager may desire, or even all presentations of a
particular report.

-- Erik

    
    		REPORTER Problems
    
    Here's the story.  I used EXPORTER and exported all ports for a DECnis
    600, there's about 10 of them.  I got to the ports by clicking on the
    CSMACD child entity of the DECnis 600.  I setup the EXPORTER and gave
    it a duration of about a month.  This morning I tried to use the
    REPORTER to generate a line traffic report.  I used the NODE5 menu
    option and things looked promising..
    
    Here's the error log I got.
    
    � Element "NODE5_CSMACD_TRAFFIC_RPT" not found in dictionary.
    
    Then the job terminates...  Any ideas?  I have setup the REPORTER by
    the book, as far as setting up CDD & DTR.  My CDD$TOP logical is fine,
    the database is pointed to the right place...  help.
    
    /Mic
    

    Erik,
    	Hi.  In reponse to .3, I realize that the REPORTER menu was not
    designed to be "all inclusive" for reporting capabilities, but
    certainly the menu options that exist area REAL aren't the?
    
    	I mean, can't I EXPORT child entities for NODE4, NODE5 and SNMP and
    then report on these?  Please tell me yes...?
    
    /Mic
    

Yes, of course the things that appear on the menu are supposed to work.
I have forwarded this note to the folks responsible for maintaining
reports, in hopes that they will have some time to respond.

-- Erik

    Erik,
    	Thanks.  I have to be a pain though... what about the LANbridge
    200s???  What menu item would correspond to bridges??? NODE4, NODE5???
    
    
    thanks,
    
    /Mic
    

RE: 4213.7

>    	Thanks.  I have to be a pain though... what about the LANbridge
>    200s???  What menu item would correspond to bridges??? NODE4, NODE5???

 There are no "canned" Reports for Bridges (LANbridge 200 is a BRIDGE).

 Class NODE4 .NE. Class BRIDGE
 Class NODE5 .NE. Class BRIDGE.

 Sorry...

					Chris