Print Server Test
This test auto-discovers the print queues of a print server and continuously tracks various key metrics relating to the availability and performance of each of the print queues.
Target of the test : A Microsoft Print server
Agent deploying the test : An internal agent
Outputs of the test : One set of results for the print queue that is being monitored
| Parameters | Description |
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Test period |
This indicates how often should the test be executed. |
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Host |
The host for which the test is to be configured. |
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UseWMI |
If this flag is Yes, then the test uses WMI to extract the statistics of interest. This option is provided because on some Windows 2000 systems (especially ones with service pack 3 or lower), the use of WMI access can cause the CPU usage of the WinMgmt process to shoot up. On such systems, set this parameter value to No. The default is No. |
| Measurement | Description | Measurement Unit | Interpretation |
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Availability |
Indicates whether or not the Print server is currently available. |
Boolean |
If the value of this measure is 1, it indicates that the print server is available. The value 0 on the other hand, indicates that the print server is unavailable. |
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Jobs services |
The rate at which users' jobs are being processed over a print queue |
Jobs/Sec |
The value of this metric is a key indicator of a print queue's workload. |
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Pages printed |
The number of pages printed through a print queue during the last measurement period |
Number |
This is another key indicator of the workload of a print queue.
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Print traffic |
Indicates the rate at which data is transmitted to a print queue for printing |
KBytes/Sec |
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Current jobs |
Shows the current number of jobs in a print queue. |
Number |
Use this counter to identify excessive use of a print queue. |
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Print errors |
The number of jobs to a print queue that resulted in errors during the last measurement period. |
Number |
This value includes the number of out of paper errors and printer not ready errors. Job errors can occur even if the connection to the printer has errors due to network problems. |
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Spooled jobs |
The current number of spooling jobs in a print queue |
Number |
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Paper errors |
The total number of out of paper errors that occurred in a print queue during the last measurement period |
Number |
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Not ready errors |
The total number of out of printer not ready errors that occurred in a print queue during the last measurement period |
Number |
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