Depending on how messaging has been configured by the administrator, the message is logged to a file or an event log locally, or transmitted to another system in the network. In large networks, messages may be collected on intermediate systems, filtered, and forwarded to the administrator. In smaller networks, clients are likely configured to forward pertinent messages to the administrator immediately. Again, if a client is offline, messages will be queued locally until a network connection becomes available. When a message arrives at a system, it may be forwarded or logged locally.
Messages can also generate pop-up alerts on a console.
The messaging system provides a wide range of flexible services over any IP or IPX network while requiring only a minimum of configuration before deployment. The messaging mechanism in NVC5 represents a breakthrough in network management, security and flexibility. A separate white paper for administrators describing the system in technical detail is available upon request. Managing the logs Log files can be administered using the NVC5 log viewer. The administrator can sort, filter, store, and display details of incoming messages from the various clients and software modules.