User Guide

Opens the User Guide.

Support Portal

Opens the Support Portal on the Peer Software website.

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.

Download Broker Installer

Opens the Peer Software website where you can download the Broker 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.

Analytics

Opens the Set Up Analytics Wizard if Analytics has not been set up; otherwise, opens the Analytics page in Preferences.

Run Event Detection Analytics

Runs event detection analytics immediately.  PeerGFS can perform event detection analysis every night; however, this option allows you to receive the most up-to-date analytics.

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.  Peer Technical Support can use these statistics to aid in diagnosing problems.

Generate Thread Dump File

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 PMC 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.

Licenses

Displays the Licensing page in Preferences.

About Peer Management Center

Displays version information and installation details.