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Attributes can also be derived. The value for a derived attribute is the result of

evaluating an expression based on constants and the values of other attributes in

the same data source. The expression grammar is the normal mathematical

expression: operand operator operand with parentheses used for grouping.

Integer attributes may be combined with other integer attributes or constants

using the normal mathematical operators: +, -, *, /, and %. String attributes can

be combined with other string attributes or constants with +. An attribute is

represented by its name (the same name you see in the Data Source Information

tree). Integer constants are specified as numbers. String contestants are

surrounded by quotes; an example is shown in Example 6-1.

Example 6-1 String contestants

Myattr1 + Myattr2

Myattr1 - Myattr2

Myattr * Myattr2

Myattr / Myattr2

Myattr1 % Myattr2 (percentage of)

6.3 Agent Builder features

Here we discuss some of the features of the Agent Builder.

6.3.1 Full function agents

The agents built by the Agent Builder are full function agents that act just like the

agents shipped with IBM Tivoli Monitoring. They do not use the Universal Agent.

Therefore, agents created by Agent Builder will function similarly to IBM provided

agents. They can be started, stopped, and configured remotely or locally, just like

any other agent.

6.3.2 Remote deployment

Agent Builder agents use exactly the same system for remote deployment as

other IBM Tivoli Monitoring agents. Anything that works for them will work for an

Agent Builder agent.