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Configuration Tool Overview

The Event Requestor Service is configured in the Emplifi System Manager.  

Main Window

At the top part of the window are two read-only fields:

  • Computer Name: This shows you the machine on which the service is running (and also the machine whose configuration settings you are modifying). This tool is capable of remotely administering an Event Requestor service that is running on another machine. To switch to another machine, click the Change... button to the right of the field.

  • Service State: This field indicates whether the service is Running or Stopped on the current machine. Use the button to the right of this field to stop or start the service.

General Tab

The General tab contains basic settings that effect the running of the service.

Log Settings

Field

Description

Use System Default Settings

Select this check box to use the default logging settings set up on this computer. clear the check box if you want to override the settings.

Log File Path

Enter the full path where the log file for the service will be stored.

Number of Log Backups

New log files are created on a daily basis. Enter the number of days to retain old log files. The default is 7 days.

Logging Level

Select the level of information to be written to the log file:

  • 1: Errors only

  • 2: Errors and warnings

  • 4: Full trace information (default)

Default PCAS Settings

These settings will be used by events to contact the Emplifi Agent Server (PCAS). It is possible to override these settings on a per-event basis; however, it is generally simpler to enter the information here. If it changes, you only need to change it once, rather than on each event definition.

Field

Description

Username

Enter a username to be used to contact the Emplifi Agent Server.

Password

Enter the password associated with the username.

Application Server URL

Enter the full URL to the Emplifi Agent Server request page.

Example: http://servername/sitename/PCAS/Request.aspx

Replace servername and sitename with the correct information for you Web server and website.

UDP Settings

The Event Requestor can "listen" for events sent by other applications via UDP. In turn, it will take the request and pass it along to the Emplifi Agent Server. This allows other applications to submit background tasks in real-time.

Field

Description

Listen for events via UDP

Select this option to enable the UDP listener on the service.

UDP Port #

Enter a port number between 1-65535. You should check with your network services organization to ensure that no other applications in your environment are using the port number that you choose.

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