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IBM Tivoli Monitoring > Version 6.3 > User's Guides > Agent Builder User's Guide IBM Tivoli Monitoring, Version 6.3

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A quick-reference table of the procedures you can perform with Tivoli Monitoring Agent Builder

The two main objectives for using the Agent Builder are creating agents and creating application support extensions. Application support extensions are created by creating workspaces and situations to enhance one or more existing agents. The following tables include cross-references to the locations of further information about the procedures. The procedures are listed in a suggested order, but do not have to be followed in this order.

The following table contains the procedures for creating agents:


Quick-reference information for creating agents

Goal Refer to

1. Learn the preparation steps for creating an agent:

  • Review basic concepts about the Agent Builder and Eclipse.

  • Ensure that your environment meets requirements for software and authorization.

  • Install the Agent Builder.

  • Obtain a basic understanding of the types of data that the agent can monitor.

  • Organize data within the agent.

2. Learn how to create an agent using the Agent Builder wizard.

3. Learn how to test and debug your created agent and the availability of your monitors.

4. Learn how to remove an agent that you created with the Agent Builder.

5. Learn how to create workspaces and situations for your agent.

6. Learn how to create reports for your agent.

The following table contains the procedures for creating other functions:


Quick-reference information for other functions

Goal Refer to

1. Learn how to create custom workspaces, situations, and queries.

2. Learn how to package your application support extension.

3. Learn how to build custom bundles.


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