Here are the options in the configuration schema for the ICMP resource.

ICMP configuration is not supported in Windows environments. When attempting to run an ICMP check for remote monitoring from an Agent running on a Windows platform, no data is returned.

Table 1. hostname Option
Option Information Value
Description Hostname
Default localhost
Optional N/A
Type N/A
Notes The hostname of system that hosts the object to monitor. For example: mysite.com
Parent Schema netservices plug-in descriptor
Table 2. sotimeout Option
Option Information Value
Description Socket Timeout (in seconds)
Default 10
Optional N/A
Type int
Notes The maximum time period the agent waits for a response to a request to the remote service.
Parent Schema netservices plug-in descriptor