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Help Menu

The Help menu in the Peer Management Center main window has the following commands:

Command

Description

User Guide

Open the User Guide.

Download Peer Agent Installer

Opens the Peer Software website where you can download the Peer Agent installer compatible with this version of Peer Management Center.

Peer Management Center Web Client

Opens the Peer Management Center Web Client in a web browser.

Peer Management Center API

Opens the Peer Global File Service API in a web browser.

Event Detection Analytics

Opens a submenu with the following options:

Run Event Detection Analytics for Hub Event Logs... - Runs event detections analytics immediately before the log files collected.  PeerGFS can perform event detection analysis every night; however, this option allows you to receive the most up-to-date analytics.

Run Event Detection Analytics for a selected Hub Event Log File Directory...

Run Even Detection Analytics for a selected Agent Outlog Log File Directory...

Retrieve PMC/Agent Logs

Collects and retrieve all useful log files for specified Peer Agents, Peer Management Center, and all jobs.  This information is assembled into a single encrypted zip file that can optionally be uploaded to the Peer Software Technical Support. The collection and retrieval of the log and support files is performed in the background, which might take a while, depending on content size and network speed.  Upon completion, you are notified and can view the zip file.

Retrieve Broker Statistics

Displays detailed statistical information about all messaging that has transpired for all connections (Peer Agents and Peer Management Center) to Peer Management Broker.

Thread Dump

Gives options to generate a thread dump of the running Peer Management Center Client and Service, as well as the running Peer Management Broker service.  Both can be used by Peer Software technical support to debug certain issues.

Generate Memory Dump File

Generates a memory dump of the running Peer Management Center Client and Service, which can be used by Peer Software Technical Support to debug certain issues.

Compress DB on Restart

(Rich client only) Compresses the database upon restart of the Peer Management Center Service.  Select this option in cases where the database consumes a large amount of disk space.

Check for Updates

(Rich client only) Checks for updates to Peer Management Center.  Minor releases can be automatically downloaded and installed.  Major releases require a new license key and must be requested from Peer Software Technical Support.

About Peer Management Center

Displays version information and installation details.