Polling and threshold checklist

Table 1. Polling and threshold checklist

Complete	Task	Description	Related documentation
	Determine polling group requirements.	Design polling groups based on importance of network device performance both to the network and to the various parts of the organization. Also consider network latency to determine if changes are needed. Document choices in the deployment build guide.	“Polling and polling groups” on page 80
	Set polling parameters for each polling group.	Set polling parameters based on importance of network device performance. Additional modifications might be necessary if polling does not present an accurate picture of network availability during validation. Document new polling parameters in the deployment build guide.	“Polling and polling groups” on page 80
	Determine threshold group requirements.	Design threshold groups based on importance of network device performance both to the network and to the various parts of the organization. Document choices in the deployment build guide.	“Thresholds and threshold groups” on page 81
	Set threshold parameters for each threshold group.	Set threshold parameters based on the expected effect of degraded performance on network operations. Additional modifications might be necessary during validation and as the organization gains experience with the performance indicators. Document new threshold parameters in the deployment build guide.	“Thresholds and threshold groups” on page 81