Ver 2.0 and up
iBoot
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Heartbeat Monitor
Like Auto-Ping, the Heartbeat monitor allows iBoot to monitor one or more
devices and take action when these devices fail. With the Heartbeat monitor
enabled, iBoot will expect a network message on a regular interval. When it
misses a user defined number of intervals, it will perform its programmed
action.
Use the heartbeat to insure that you server is running. When it crashes, it
will be automatically rebooted.
The
heart
beat
can
be
gene
rated
in
any
of
seve
ral
ways
;
•
A Windows executable program that will run as a tray applet that will
transmit either continuous heartbeats to an iboot.
•
A Windows .dll file is also available for use by Windows™ applications.
•
A Windows executable that will run as a tray application, monitor a
specific process. If the monitored process stops responding the application
will stop transmitting the heartbeat to the iBoot.
•
The Heartbeat Protocol will allow developers to imbed this capability
directly into their software products.
All heartbeat tools are available at
http://www.dataprobe.com/power/iboottools.html
Heartbeat
Confirmation
Example:
Kiosk generates heartbeat at a regular
interval to inform iBoot that operations
are normal. When kiosk crashes,
heartbeat stops and iBoot automatically
reboots the kiosk