Content  Server Memory Usage Test

This test monitors the memory usage of the Content Server, and promptly alerts administrators to a potential memory crunch on the server.

Target of the test : A Teratext Content Server

Agent deploying the test : An internal agent

Outputs of the test : One set of results for the Teratext Content server being monitored.

Configurable parameters for the test
Parameter Description

Test Period

How often should the test be executed

Host

The host for which the test is to be configured

Port

The port number at which the specified host listens

User, Password, Confirm Password

To monitor the Content Server, the eG agent should connect to the server using the credentials of a user with rights to access the IR-EXPLAIN-1database. Provide the credentials of such a user in the User and Password text boxes, and confirm the password by retyping it in the Confirm Password text box. 

Measurements made by the test
Measurement Description Measurement Unit Interpretation

Memory used

Indicates the total memory usage of the Content Server process.

MB

A consistent increase in the value of this measure is a cause for concern, as it indicates a steady erosion of memory resources.