Disabling a Datasource

In IFS OI Server Management, administrators have the option to disable a datasource. This option has been added to better notify Explorer end users when a datasource is unavailable, down for maintenance, and so on. When a user in Explorer attempts to use a datasource that is disabled, a message…

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Configuring Entities (4.5.1)

Every now and then, you will need to add a new asset to your system. In P2 Server, these are known as entities. Configuring an entity is a crucial step in setting up a system to model your assets. This article describes how to set up an entity, assign it templates, and add attribute values.

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Setting Up Hierarchies (4.13)

A hierarchy is an organised structure of entities, intended to form a model of assets within an organisation. Configuring a well-structured hierarchy is crucial to getting the most out of your asset model. This article describes how to configure a hierarchy using Server Management or the Import/Export spreadsheet.

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Searching Entries (4.0)

This article applies to version 4.0 of P2 Explorer. For the latest help, see Searching Entries. You can search the entire Explorer system for any entries made in Shift Log and Case Management. The Entries Search allows you to search the text fields in entries, and allows you to further…

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Triggers

The types of triggers available to initiate Sentinel monitor processing are: Periodic, Date, Application, Monitor Chaining.

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Saving a Monitor

The monitor must be saved for any changes to take effect. If change management is configured, the monitor must also be approved before any changes take effect. Depending on what is specified in the configuration file, the Save Monitor Comment is optional, mandatory, or unavailable.

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Edit a Monitor

Editing a Sentinel monitor is similar to adding a new one. To edit a monitor you need a security role that has the Sentinel Workspaces Edit privilege.

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