A file descriptor is a handle created by a process when a file is opened. A new descriptor is created each time the file is opened. The FileDescTest monitors the descriptors created by an application. The default parameters associated with this test are as follows:

• The TEST PERIOD list box helps the user to decide how often this test needs to be executed.

• In the HOST text box, the host name of the server for which the test is to be configured has to be specified.

• In the PSPATH text box, specify the path to the ps command (The default location is /usr/ucb).

• In the PFILESPATH text box, specify the path to the pfiles command (The default is /usr/bin). The eG user must be vested with execute permissions in order to execute the pfiles command.

• The PROCESS parameter takes a process name and process pattern in the format: processName:processPattern. While the processName is a display name, the processPattern should uniquely identify the application's process ID (PID of the application). The processPattern can be of the form - *expr* or expr or *expr or expr* or *expr1*expr2*... or expr1*expr2, etc. A leading '*' signifies any number of leading characters, while a trailing '*' signifies any number of trailing characters. For instance, the PROCESS parameter can be configured as: iplanet:*Xms*, where iplanet is the name that will be displayed in the eG monitor interface, and *Xms* is the process pattern that needs to be monitored. *Xms* will monitor only those processes which contain the string "Xms". Multiple processes can be defined as a comma-separated list.

• If multiple components of the same component type are awaiting configuration, then an APPLY TO OTHER COMPONENTS check box will appear in this page. Clicking on this check box will allow you to apply the configuration to all/selected components of that type.

• Once the necessary values have been provided, clicking on the UPDATE button will register the changes made.

When changing the configuration for specific servers, a “*” beside the text box corresponding to the parameter signifies that these values have to be manually configured by the user. The parameter values that require to be configured will typically be prefixed with a “$” or contain a series of “*”. A value of "none" in the parameter value indicates that the corresponding parameter value can be changed if required.

Note:

The FileDescTest executes on Unix platforms only.