This section gives a brief description of the WATCH utility. WATCH allows OpenVMS system managers to monitor resource usage on Alpha AXP or VAX systems. It is a diagnostic tool which provides a minute_by_minute summary of critical resources on a Alpha AXP or VAX system running OpenVMS.
Watch shows CPU utilization, page faults, disk performance, cache hits and other useful system performance indicators. It presents important summary numbers rather than masses of detail data and all data is presented on one readable screen.
WATCH is easy to learn and use since it looks and acts like a OpenVMS utility. OpenVMS standards and coding conventions have been adhered to as closely as possible. Command defaults have been selected to minimize keystrokes and errors. WATCH commands look like regular DCL commands.
WATCH provides comprehensive on_line OpenVMS_style HELP. You can access the help from the DCL level.
NOTE: WATCH requires OpenVMS V5.0 or later. No additional OpenVMS layered products or licenses are necessary.
TERMINALS THAT WATCH WILL WORK WITH
Watch has been tested and runs successfully with the VT100 family of terminals (with the Advanced Video Option), VT2xx, VT3xx, and in DECterm windows under DECWindows. Watch has also been used successfully with several terminal emulation packages providing LAT or direct dial-in connections.
After starting Watch if the screen doesn't appear to be formatted correctly be sure you are configured to emulate one of the above terminals.
Installing WATCH
WATCH is easy to install on your Alpha AXP or VAX system using the Digital supplied VMSINSTAL procedure. It only takes a few minutes and can be safely done while there are users on the system. For the complete installation instructions refer to the Product Installation Guide.