Why do dependencies stop working when I pause an object?

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I have several 'ping' on servers set as 'master object for parent' (so every alarm on the server won't pop up when I loose connection to it, just ping) - But if I right click on ping and pause it, all the dependent objects send off alarms again.

Anyone know if this is a error or something I can fix with settings?

dependencies pause ping

Created on Oct 31, 2011 12:14:12 PM by  arakini (0) 1



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This is not an error and works as designed. We know that this is subject of personal preference and not all users like that behaviour but as of now we have no intention to change it

Created on Nov 2, 2011 4:47:56 PM by  Roland Grau [Paessler Support] (343) 3 2



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Rather than have an either/or, how about an aditional pause option? I.e. "pause and pause dependencies". It can be a real pain to have to pause (and later unpause) all an objects dependancies.

Created on Dec 8, 2011 4:29:03 AM by  JasonP (0) 1



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I'd recommend to set the according 'master sensor' simply to a simulated error-state (and possibly then acknowledge it right away) as this will trigger the dependency.

Created on Dec 8, 2011 4:06:22 PM by  Torsten Lindner [Paessler Support] (15,450) 3 1



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The problem with that suggestion is that it is reflected in the statistics for the master interface and, depending on the circumstances, that may not be what we want.

Created on Dec 10, 2011 6:16:43 PM by  JasonP (0) 1



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