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Desktop Actions

Desktop Actions enable you receive notifications from any desktop that has the Management Console installed and is connecting to the service.

To create a new Desktop Action

  • From the Menu Bar select File | New. The Create New Object View displays.
  • Select Alerts and Actions. The New Action view displays.
  • Use the Name text box to specify a unique name.
  • From the Type drop-down select Desktop Tray Notification.
  • Use the Hosts drop-down to target specific Management Console hosts.
Important
To notify all connected Management Consoles, do not assign any hosts.
  • Check the Set level option then select the level to apply, otherwise either the executable state (e.g. Started, Warning, Critical, Error, Recovered or Completed) is applied.
  • Use Title text box to specify the message title.
    Use the Variable Variable Button button to specify variables you would like to include in the title (e.g. {HOST}).
  • Use Message text box to specify the message you would like to display.
    Use the Variable Variable Button button to specify variables you would like to include in the message (e.g. {HOST}).
    Use the Font, Text Color and Background Color to assign the message font and colors.
  • Use the Play a sound check box to play a sound on the target machine then select the filename to play.
  • Click the Test button to test the action on all assigned or connected Management Consoles.
Desktop Action Properties
Desktop Action Properties
Sample Desktop Trigger
Sample Desktop Trigger

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Actions