Configuration of EntropyTest

This test monitors the kernel entropy pool and reports the total size of the entropy pool. This test also reports the amount of random bits available for use in the entropy pool. Using this test, administrators can figure out if the entropy pool is running out of random bits / bytes.

The default parameters associated with this test are:

• The TEST PERIOD list box helps the user to decide how often this test needs to be executed.

• In the HOST text box, specify the IP address of the target server that is being monitored.

• In the TIMEOUT text box, specify the duration (in seconds) for which this test should wait for a response from the target server. If there is no response from the target server beyond the configured duration, the test will timeout. By default, this is set to 30 seconds.

• If multiple components of the same component type are awaiting configuration, then an APPLY TO OTHER COMPONENTS button will appear in this page. Clicking on this button will allow you to apply the configuration to all/selected components of that type.

• Once the necessary values have been provided, clicking on the UPDATE button will register the changes made.

When changing the configuration for specific servers, a “*” beside the text box corresponding to the parameter signifies that these values have to be manually configured by the user. The parameter values that require to be configured will typically be prefixed with a “$” or contain a series of “*”. A value of “none” in the parameter value indicates that the corresponding parameter value can be changed if required.