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Had the request again yesterday that we should be able to send SNMP alerts. Currently the default alerts as we know are
Job failed
Is displayed when a job fails.
System disk space low
Is displayed when the amount of data consumed by the catalog on an IBM Spectrum Protect Plus data disk exceeds the assigned 5% threshold.
vSnap storage space low
Is displayed when the amount of free disk space on a vSnap server is less than 5%.
System memory low
Is displayed when the amount of memory available to run IBM Spectrum Protect Plus is less than 5%.
System CPU usage high
Is displayed when IBM Spectrum Protect Plus processor usage exceeds the assigned 5% threshold.
What customers want to see from my perspective
Step 1 it should be possible to send these alerts via SNMP
Step 2 Add alerts as per below and make thresholds customisable in the GUI
VM Backup Failed
VM Backup Partial
VM Backup Succeeded
Replication Failed
Replication Partial
Replication Succeeded
VM Restore Failed
VM Restore Succeeded
Job Failed
Job Partial
Job Succeeded
Job overrunning backup window - Set backup window and also enable ability to cancel job based on it overrunning
System Low Disk Space - set %
vSnap Storage Space Low - set %
System Memory Low - set %
System CPU usage high - set %
Raise alert if daily change is higher than a set % (this can act as a ransomware detection tool - is what many are selling as)
This request is a candidate for a future generally available (GA) release. IBM's statements regarding its plans, directions, and intent are subject to change or withdrawal without notice at IBM's sole discretion. IBM will update this request to reflect any changes.