Network Management

Enable and disable auto dependencies in NPM

This article describes how to enable and disable auto dependencies in NPM.

First published date

2/15/2019 2:53 AM

Last published date

5/31/2022 5:15 AM

Overview

This would show how to enable and disable the Auto-Dependencies feature.

Product section

Network Performance Monitor

Cause

N/A

Resolution

If you configured several dependencies, enabling Auto Dependencies will add additional CPU load to the server. Also, the default polling interval will remain as Node Rediscovery 30 min cycle.

1. Log in to the Orion Web Console.
2. Go to Settings > All Settings.
3. Under Thresholds and Polling, click Polling Settings.
4. Locate Calculations and Thresholds.
5. Locate Enable Auto Dependencies
6. Mark/unmark as needed
7. Submit/Save your changes.

Note: By default, this option is disabled.

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