Services System View - Host Task List DialogServices System View - Host Task List Dialog
In the NetWitness Services System view, you can use the Host Tasks option to manage tasks that relate to a host and its communications with the network. Several service and host configuration options are available for Core services.
Workflow
What do you want to do?
| User Role | I want to... | Documentation |
|---|---|---|
| Administrator | set up a host. | |
| Administrator | maintain a host. | Maintaining Hosts |
|
Administrator |
maintain a service. | |
| Administrator | manage host-related tasks and host communications with the network.* | Hosts and Services Maintenance Procedures |
* You can perform these tasks in the current view.
Related Topics
Quick Look
The table below describes the Host Task List dialog features.
| Field | Description |
| Task | An entry field in which you type or select a message for a Core host. When you click in this field a drop-down list of available host tasks is displayed. |
| Arguments | An entry field in which you enter the arguments, if any, for the message. |
| Run | Executes the task and arguments in the entry fields. |
| Info | Information about the message purpose and syntax. |
| Output | The output or result of an executed task. |
| Cancel | Closes the Host Task list dialog. |
Host Task Selection List
These tasks are displayed as a drop-down list in the Task field. The available options are regulated by the security role required to execute the option.
| Task | Description |
|---|---|
| Add Filesystem Monitor | Starts monitoring the storage services attached to the specified filesystem. See Add and Delete a Filesystem Monitor. |
| Delete Filesystem Monitor | Stops monitoring the storage services attached to the specified filesystem. See Add and Delete a Filesystem Monitor. |
| Reboot Host | Shuts down and restarts the host. See Reboot a Host. |
| Set Host Built-in Clock | Sets the local host clock. See Set Host Built-In Clock. |
| Set Host Hostname | This method of changing the hostname is deprecated in NetWitness 10.6. To edit a hostname, see Edit or Delete a Service. |
| Set Network Time Source | Sets the clock source for this host. See Set Network Time Source. |
| Set Syslog Forwarding | Enables or disables syslog forwarding from a remote server to the selected service. See Set Syslog Forwarding. |
| Show Network Port Status | Shows the network interface information for a host. See Show Network Port Status. |
| Show Serial Number | Gets the host serial number. See Show Serial Number. |
| Shut Down Host | Shuts down the physical host and the host remains off. See Shut Down Host. |
| Start Service | Starts a service on this host. See Stop and Start a Service on a Host. |
| Stop Service | Stops a service on this host. See Stop and Start a Service on a Host. |
| setSNMP | Enables or disables the SNMP service on a host. See Set SNMP. |
