i-scream documentation viewer
feature_list.txt
Feature List
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pjm2, 19/10/2000
tdb1, 20/11/2000
Hosts: -
Monitor machine loads, swap space, memory, etc.
Send the above information to a central server over a
UDP connection using XML formatting.
Server: -
Implemented using Java with CORBA technology to allow
the components of the server to be distributed around
a network.
Collect and filter data from hosts using a hierarchical
filter system allow for ease of expansion.
Provide a configurable filter system, with a manageable
and extendable structure.
Provide a centralised point of configuration for the
entire system, with the ability to have new/changed
configuration files automatically re-read.
Provide a central point for logging of system messages
throughout the server.
Store collected data in a database.
Allow clients to connect to the server to provide
viewing of real time host information.
Send automatic alerts via email, SMS, etc.
Allow viewing of collected data in various ways via a
web-based interface.
Option of automatically creating an 'MOTD' based on the
current status of hosts.
Clients: -
Allow viewing of realtime information and alerts with a
graphical user interface.
Web interface: -
Allows viewing of the latest host statuses.
Provides ways of viewing past data.
