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RPM User’s Guide Page 12 of 52
1. Overview
1.1. Introduction
NonStop Real-time Process Monitor (RPM) is a software utility for NonStop servers that
displays the busiest Cpus and processes by Cpu, or by node, or across a cluster of
Expand nodes.
1.2. Features
NonStop RPM provides a wide-range of features across a wide-range of device types.
In all cases, features are equivalent on all supported devices.
Key Features and Benefits
Discovers busy activity by Cpu, Node, or Cluster of nodes
Continuously finds busy Cpus and Processes
Color-encodes alerts, eg low-blue, medium-yellow, high-red alerts
Command line configurable, can run from TACL/OSH prompt
Fast startup, samples, displays < 1 second, very low-overhead
ByCpu displays busiest processes in a particular Cpu
ByNode displays busiest processes in a particular node
“ADD node” command allows viewing multiple nodes at once
Results sorted, filtered, and color-encoded in real-time
Synchronizes statistics across Cpus, nodes, and multiple users
Addresses wide variety of interfaces and configurations
General Features
Easy to install, setup, and configure using the RPMWIZ wizard
Understands both NSK and OSS processes
Understands multiple device type interfaces
Understands dumb terminal TTY devices, allowing output to files/smart-clients
Understands ANSI/VT100 devices, allowing super-size 200x300 terminal I/O
Understands T6530 devices, supporting legacy users and 24x80, 54x132