Tasks
This document explains how to manage diagnostic tasks on PE devices. The process for creating, editing, reporting, and deleting these tasks is the same as it is for CE devices. This guide covers the main features, and step-by-step instructions can be found in the CE Task documentation.
Administrators use diagnostic tools on PE devices to set up scheduled checks. These checks gather information about how specific parts of the device are working. This is important for checking the device's health, fixing problems, and keeping services running smoothly.
Look at the CE Task documentation for all the steps on task creation and management. The process is identical on PE and CE devices.
Link to CE Task Documentation: CE Task Document
Core Task Features
The table below summarizes the primary fields and actions available when managing tasks on PE devices.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Task Name | A unique identifier for the diagnostic task. |
| Template Name | Defines the data to be collected during the probe. |
| Source Interface | The PE device interface from which diagnostic data originates. |
| Source IP Address | Auto-populated IP address tied to the selected interface. |
| Remark | A short description of the task’s purpose. |
| Action | Options to Report, Edit, or Delete the task. |
Basic Task Management Process
The general workflow for managing diagnostic tasks on a PE device is as follows:
- Accessing Tasks: Navigate to Login → PE Device → [Select PE Device] → Diagnostic → Task.
- Create Task: Click Add, then define a new diagnostic task by selecting the source interface, template, cycle frequency (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly), and schedule date/time.
- Report on Task: Click the Report action to view the collected diagnostic data for the selected task.
- Edit Task: Find the task in the task list, click the Edit icon, modify parameters such as task name, template, cycle, or schedule, and save the updates.
- Delete task: Click the Delete icon to the right of the task and confirm the deletion.
Important Notes for Users
- Tasks created on PE devices work the same way as tasks on CE devices.
- Make sure you select the correct source interface, as this determines where diagnostic data is collected from.
- Scheduling tasks at non-peak hours is recommended to avoid performance impact.
- Use clear and meaningful Task Names so they are easily recognizable later.
- Only users with appropriate permissions can create, edit, or delete tasks.
- Deleted tasks cannot be recovered, so review before confirming deletion.
- If the task report shows no data, check:
- Interface status
- Connectivity
- Template configuration