Introduction

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opConfig 3 4 is the NMIS 9 compatible version.  In this guide, you will learn all you need to start using opEvents. 

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opEvents is distributed in a self-extracting download format that simplifies the installation process quite a bit. More information on running the installer can be found HERE: The Opmantek Installer

Transfer the opEvents installer file onto the server in question, either by direct download from the Opmantek website, or from your desktop with scp or sftp or a similar file transfer tool.

• Start the interactive installer and follow its instructions:

  sudo sh ./opEvents-Linux-x86_64-3.0.0.run ... ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ opEvents (3.0.0) Installation script ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ... This installer will install opEvents into /usr/local/omk. To select a different installation location please rerun the installer with the -t option.

  
  

• The installer will interactively guide you through the steps of installing opEvents. Please make sure to read the on-screen prompts carefully. Also, a preconfigured file can be used. 
• When the installer finishes, opEvents is installed into /usr/local/omk, and the default configuration files are in /usr/local/omk/conf, ready for your initial config adjustments.
• A detailed log of the installation process is saved as /usr/local/omk/install.log, and subsequent upgrades or installations of other Opmantek products will add to that logfile.
• For detailed information about the interactive installer please check the Opmantek Installer page.

Database Setup

If necessary the installer will offer to install MongoDB locally for you; if that is undesirable, or if you have a remote MongoDB installation that you want to use you'll need to adjust the MongoDB-related settings:
open conf/opCommon.nmis in an editor, go to the database section and change the server, username and password to reflect your MongoDB installation.
The result should look similar to the following (but there might be extra settings related to other products):

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• opEvents priority levels vs. NMIS and Syslog levels: Understand the different priority levels. opEvents uses its own set of numeric priorities for events, ranging from 0 to 10. This priority value is saved in the priority event property.
• Event Actions and Escalation: Create custom Event Actions and Escalations. opEvents provides the Event Action Policy as a flexible mechanism for reacting to events.
• Creating custom Policies and Actions: Set up custom Policies and Actions.

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To find out more about this upgrade please read: 

• Upgrading Opmantek Applications
• Product Compatibility

What's next? 

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• Read the opEvents Advanced Concepts: 

  • opEvents 2.4.x - Customising Table Columns

  • opEvents REST API Reference

  • Event Correlation

• opEvents Home
• opEvents 3 4 Release Notes