Start a Collector

About this task

You can run a collector using one of the following options:
  • Service - Local System Account: Select this option if you want to start the collector as a Windows service using the credentials of the local user (that is, the currently logged-in user). If you select this option, the USERNAME and PASSWORD fields are disabled.
  • Service Under Specific User Account: Select this option if you want to start the collector as a Windows service using a specific user account. If you select this option, you must enter values in the USERNAME and PASSWORD fields.

Procedure

  1. Access the system linked to the collector that you want to start.
  2. Select Collectors.
    A list of collectors linked to the system appears.
  3. Select the row containing the collector that you want to start.
  4. Select Actions, and then Start.
    The Start: <collector name> window appears.
  5. Provide values as described in the following table.
    Field Description
    RUNNING MODE Select one of the following options:
    • Service - Local System Account: Select this option if you want to start the collector as a Windows service using the credentials of the local user (that is, the currently logged-in user). If you select this option, the USERNAME and PASSWORD fields are disabled.
    • Service Under Specific User Account: Select this option if you want to start the collector as a Windows service using a specific user account. If you select this option, you must enter values in the USERNAME and PASSWORD fields.
    Username Enter the username of the Windows user who can run the collector. A value is required if you have selected Service Under Specific User Account for the running mode.
    Password Enter the password of the Windows user who can run the collector. A value is required if you have selected Service Under Specific User Account for the running mode.
  6. Select Start.
    The collector is started, and the data collection begins. The status of the collector in the Collectors section changes to Starting and then to Running. If, however, the connection fails, the status changes to Unknown.
    Note: If auto-refresh is not enabled, refresh the collector manually.