Monitoring CDS

· Monitoring the namespace

- Monitor the size and usage of clearinghouses and determine the need for new CDS servers and clearinghouses. Plan and oversee the configuration of these new servers and clearinghouses.

- Maintain and monitor a map of the namespace.

· Monitoring CDS servers

- Enable event logging, monitor CDS events, and solve system-specific problems if they arise. If necessary, notify the namespace administrator of problems that can affect other CDS servers or clerks.

- Monitor the success of skulks that originate at the server. A skulk is a method of updating all replicas through repeated operations.

- Monitor the size and usage of the server's clearinghouse and, if necessary, discuss with the namespace administrator the need to relocate some replicas or create a new clearinghouse.

- Monitor and tune system parameters that affect or are affected by CDS server operation.

Note: When monitoring memory usage for CDS servers, it is important to understand that memory remains allocated under certain conditions. Memory associated with objects remains allocated until a skulk is successfully completed. Memory associated with directories remains allocated until the server is disabled and restarted.

For detailed discussions of these tasks, see the OSF DCE Administration Guide - Core Components.