Step 4. Select the Object-Counter Instance Whose Value will Display

About this task

Note: The Address Builder dialog box is the same dialog box you use when configuring a System Sentry device point.

Procedure

  1. Select the following in the System Sentry Address Builder dialog box.
    Field Select:
    A Object An objects that can be monitored from the available objects in the drop-down list. The exact list of objects is determined by your system configuration.
    B Counter A counter for the object. The selected object determines the counters that are listed.
    C Include Computer Name (Optional) Check to monitor a remote computer.
    1. Enter the remote computer name in the Computer field.
    2. Click Connect.
    Result: The instances that are listed reside on the connected computer. Note: The counter must be available to the network, not a local counter for the connection to succeed.
    D Instance An instance for the counter. The selected object determines that instances that are listed.
  2. Enter the remote computer name in the Computer field.
  3. Click Connect.
  4. Click OK.

Results

The Point By Address dialog box opens; an expression that applies to your selection displays in the Expression field.

Example

The following are selected for the rectangle and text object.

Object Logical Disk
Counter % Free Space
Remote computer SERVER1
Drive D