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Device Failure

Monitors and alerts on device failure across servers and workstations.

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Overview​

This monitor connects to remote Windows machines to check the device manager's list for any devices that are in a failed state. It provides timely alerts on any discrepancies found, ensuring quick attention to potential issues.

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Use Cases​

  • Proactive Monitoring: Receive alerts for all failed devices, excluding those you opt to ignore.

Monitoring Options​

Connectivity Alerts​

  • Device Contact: Alert with [Info/Warning/Error/Critical] if PIM+ could not contact the selected device.

Failure Detection​

  • Failed Devices: Alert with [Info/Warning/Error/Critical] if any failed devices are detected.

Device Exclusions​

  • Text Filter: Ignore devices whose names contain any of the specified text strings.
  • Ignore Disabled Devices: Choose to exclude disabled devices from alerts to focus on active issues.

Authentication and Security​

The account used for authentication needs to be robust:

  • Must be a member of both the Performance Monitor Users group and the Distributed COM Users group, or possess admin rights.

Protocols​

Data Points​

This event monitor generates a variety of data points, including:

Data PointDescription
Number of Failed DevicesThe total numer of devices in a failed state.

Sample Output (to be detailed further as needed)​

Sample Output