To schedule an element blackout

This task describes how to schedule a blackout period for an element from the Properties page for the element. You can also schedule element blackout periods from the Blackouts page. Users with full- or limited-access (type A or B) permission can perform this task.

The Blackout icon and a black bar appear on the Current Status reports when the element enters a scheduled blackout period.

1. Click the Configure tab.

2. If necessary, expand the Properties and Parameters list on the navigation pane to show the service name.

3. Click the element name to open the Properties page for the Infrastructure or Web page element.

4. Under Blackouts, click Add to open the Add Blackout–Specify Blackout Period page.

5. Use one of the following methods to schedule either a one-time or weekly blackout period for the element:

   • Select One Time; then specify a start date using one of the following methods:

     • Select the month, day, and year from the Date lists.
     • Click the calendar button, and select a date from the pop-up calendar.

   • Select Weekly; then select the check box next to each day of the week that you want the recurring blackout to occur.

6. Set the starting time for the blackout by choosing times from the Start Time (one time blackout periods) or the Start Time Each Day (weekly blackout period) lists.

7. Set the length of time that will not monitor the element by choosing any combination from the Days, Hours, and Minutes lists.

8. Click Save Changes to return to the Properties page.

9. Repeat steps 3 through 8 as necessary to schedule additional blackout periods for the element.