Defining Blackout Periods

You can define one or more one-time or repeating blackout periods during which collection of database monitoring information and the sending of alerts are suspended.

To define a blackout period:

1. On any Database Control page, at the top of the page, click Setup.

   The Enterprise Manager Configuration page appears, showing the Overview of Setup page.

2. In the left-hand pane, click Blackouts.

   The Blackouts page appears.

3. Click Create to start the Create Blackout wizard.

   The Create Blackout: Properties page appears.

4. (Optional) Replace the default blackout name with one of your choosing.

5. (Optional) In the Comments field, enter text that describes the purpose of the blackout.

6. In the Reason list, select the blackout reason that is most appropriate.

7. In the Available Targets section, in the Type list, select Database Instance.

   The fully qualified name for your database instance appears in the Available Targets list.

8. In the Available Targets list, select your instance, and then click the Move icon.

   Note: You can also double-click the instance name.

   The instance name is moved from the Available Targets list to the Selected Targets list.

9. Click Next.

   The Create Blackout Schedule page appears.

10. On the Create Blackout Schedule page, do the following:

    1. In the Start section, schedule the blackout either immediately or for a later date and time.

    2. In the Duration section, indicate the duration of the blackout.

    3. To repeat the blackout periodically, in the Repeating section, select a repeat frequency from the Repeat list. Otherwise, use the default value of Do Not Repeat.

11. Click Next.

    The review page appears.

    Review what you have entered. You can click Back to change a setting.

12. Click Finish.

    The Confirmation heading appears on the Blackouts page, and the new blackout period is shown in the list.