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Running a Live Optics capture on Windows Server Operating Systems

Running a standard Live Optics​

This section explains how to run a standard Live Optics which allows a collection of up to 7 Days.

LiveOptics was previously named DPACK, it has since changed and has now become LiveOptics.

  1. First create a folder and put the LiveOpticsDotNet4_5.exe in as it will create quite a few files when first started:

Win-DPACK-Folder

  1. Select Server & Virtualization and then click on the Optical Prime window to the next pop-up to allow the Live Optics program to start:

Win-DPACK-Licences

  1. ANS suggests you keep the Live Optics Data Options to Establish a secure (HTTPS) Connection to the Live Optics Web Service, as with this option the server metrics are streamed to our Live Optics portal at ANS, and it allows for easier analysis:

Win-DPACK-Data-Options

  1. You should now be presented with the main Live Optics Collection Screen:

Win-DPACK-Collection-Screen

  1. If you are going to take a collection of the local machine, select the Add Local System button on the portal:

Win-DPACK-Local-System

  1. If you are going to take a collection of a remote machine, select the Add Remote System button on the portal. You will then be shown the screen below which will allow you to remotely take a collection by supplying the IP, username and password of the remote server.

Win-DPACK-Remote-Server

  1. Once all the servers have been added, you can now select the Start Capture button and the collection will begin:

Win-DPACK-Capture