OpenView Network Node Manager: Designing and Implementing an Enterprise Solution

Adding a Collection Station to an Operational Management Station

It would be illogical to assume that all conditions remain stable ^[1] . Therefore, a time will come when a new collection station must be added to an already fully operational management station. Previous sections in this chapter apply to first-time installations. Adding a new collection station can be a pleasant experience if some simple precautions are taken.

^[1] Mister Spock once said so.

First, preconfigure the collection station totally, allow it to complete its autodiscovery process, then wait for any manual discovery nudging to follow its course.

Remember to export all map customizations at the management station before adding the collection station.

Configure the management ...