The Sites node contains logically organized sets of servers for analysis and reporting on data collected from multiple locations.
Each PlateSpin Recon installation includes a default Local site that contains machines that you work with using the local instance of PlateSpin Recon.
You can work with data external to the local PlateSpin Recon instance, in which case you must first create a new site of the appropriate site type.
NOTE:Machines imported from a remote site can be viewed in reports and charts after the data has been synchronized. However, you cannot inventory or monitor the machines. If you want to inventory or monitor the machines, you must perform the actions at the original remote site and import the machines again. Subsequently, you need to synchronize the data again.
The following table explains the different types of sites that you can create.
Table 3-4 Site Types
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Type |
Description |
|---|---|
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Local |
To work with PlateSpin Recon snapshots (*.prs files) exported from other instances of PlateSpin Recon. When it is exported from the local instance of PlateSpin Recon, a snapshot can be imported into the default Local site. For more information, see Section 3.6, Working with PlateSpin Recon Snapshots. |
|
Remote PlateSpin Recon |
To connect to and work with data collected by a remote PlateSpin Recon instance. For more information, see Section 3.8, Working with Data Collected by Other PlateSpin Recon Instances. |
|
Remote |
To work with data collected by supported third-party performance monitoring tools, such as Microsoft Operations Manager 2005, Windows Performance Monitor (perfmon.exe), HP Reporter, and other generic performance data gathering tools. For more information, see Section 3.9, Working with Data Collected by Other Performance Monitoring Tools. |
Using PlateSpin Recon sites, you can designate a PlateSpin Recon Server as the Master Server and carry out all analysis and reporting tasks within a single PlateSpin Recon environment.
Right-click anywhere in the Data Center Explorer and choose .
The Add Site dialog box is displayed.
Type a unique name for the site.
In the drop-down list, ensure that Local is selected
(Optional) Provide a description for the site.
Ensure that the option is deselected.
Click .
The site is created and is displayed under the node in the Data Center Explorer.
For information on adding Remote or Remote PlateSpin Recon sites, see Section 3.7, Working with Remote Data.
In the Data Center Explorer, do one of the following:
Right-click the site you want to delete, then click .
Select the site you want to delete, then press the Delete key.
A Confirm Delete dialog box is displayed.
Click .
PlateSpin Recon removes the selected site and associated resources from the Data Center Explorer.
In the Data Center Explorer, right-click the site you want to modify, click , then click .
The Edit Site dialog box is displayed.
Make the required modifications.
Click .