NFR GUI Reference: Packages Tab: Configure Window |
Packages Tab: Configure WindowAllows you to configure the backend. You can change the title, provide a description, modify the code that filters the packets, configure the types of alerts that this backend sends, and configure rollover. Unless otherwise noted, the values for these options are stored in the configuration file for this backend ($NFRHOME/packages/package/backend.cfg). Window OptionsNFR displays different options, depending on the type of recorder that the backend is using. NameDisplays the name of the backend. This value is the name of the packages directory and the name of the configuration file. TitleType the name of the backend. NFR displays this value on the main Packages window. This value is stored in the title variable. OriginDisplays the creator of the backend. This value is stored in the origin variable. Recorder EnabledChoose this to tell NFR to load this package when it starts. Note that unchecking this option does not cause NFR to stop using this recorder. This value is stored in the enabled variable. DescriptionType a description for this backend. This description is for your use, to help you remember why you created this backend and what it monitors. This is the contents of the file containing the backend description ($NFRHOME/packages/package/backend.desc). DataAllows you to count instances of an event or sum values.
FilterThe N code for this backend. This is the contents of the file containing the N code ($NFRHOME/packages/package/backend.nfr). ColumnsDisplays the columns that this backend monitors. This displays the values in the column_number_type and column_number_label variables, AlertAllows you to configure what type of alerts this recorder generates. This tab only displays when you are using a list recorder.
RolloverAllows you to configure how the the archive library stores files.
Submit ChangesClick this button to save the changes you have made. NFR saves new copies of any files that you have modified. If you want NFR to begin using your new configuration, restart NFR. ReloadClick this button to tell NFR to load the configuration for this backend again. |
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