2.2 Configuring a New Implementation of Version Tracking

Version tracking data is recorded in the same database as other configuration data for Operations Center. This database must be one that supports version tracking. It must also be a new database, not one previously used for Operations Center configuration.

To configure version tracking:

  1. Create a new database in SQL Server, Oracle or PostgresSQL; using an account with administrative privileges.

    Note the name of the database, server name, the port where it is listening, and the user name and password of the account used to create the database.

  2. Enter moscfg at a command prompt on the server to open the Configuration Explorer:

    IMPORTANT:To see the version tracking options, you must access the Configuration Explorer by entering moscfg at a command prompt. If you access the Configuration Explorer through the Configuration Manager, you do not see the options for version tracking.

  3. Select Configurations in the hierarchy, then select Create Configuration to open the Create a Configuration Storage Definition dialog box:

  4. Select either Microsoft SQL Server 2005+, PostgreSQL Database Server, or Oracle Database Server for the configuration storage type.

    The dialog box updates to show options for the selected database.

  5. Locate the Track Configuration History option, and select True.

    You only see this option if you have selected a supported database for Operations Center Version Tracking. See Section 2.1, Requirements for a list of databases that support version tracking.

  6. If desired, specify the number of days to retain version tracking data in the Retention Days field.

    A value of 0 disables the purge job from running. If set, the purge job is run automatically on a monthly basis.

  7. Fill in the other fields, as appropriate.

    For more information, see the Operations Center 5.5 Server Configuration Guide

  8. Click OK.

  9. Right-click the new configuration in the Configuration Explorer, then select Set Default Configuration.

  10. A confirmation message displays, click OK.