Using the NAME key to provide more information in the alert action

In this example, %N is used to provide more information to the operator when the alert is fired.

  • Alert Name: EX4A: CERN_IN down, call Support (800)555-1234
  • Alert Type: thread status
  • Source: CERN_IN
  • Source Count: all
  • Comparing: == and down
  • Duration: N Minutes and30
  • Action type: tcl {notifySwitchboard "%N" "%A"}
  • Alert Name: EX4B: RAD_OUT down, check server, call Emily (650)555-1234
  • Alert Type: thread status
  • Source: RAD_OUT
  • Source Count: all
  • Comparing: == and down
  • Duration: N Minutes and 30
  • Action type: tcl {notifySwitchboard "%N" "%A"}