Application Settings: Telemetry
To access this feature, click Edit > Application Settings and then select Telemetry.
About Telemetry
Telemetry provides an automated process for collecting and sending Fortify WebInspect usage information to Fortify. Fortify software developers use this information to help improve the product.
Note: The information collected contains no personally identifiable data.
Use the Application Settings: Telemetry page to configure the type of information you want sent to Fortify, as well as other Telemetry settings.
Enabling Telemetry
Select the Telemetry check box to allow Fortify WebInspect to collect and send usage information to Fortify.
Uploading Scans via Telemetry
You can choose to upload a scan file as part of the data transmitted via telemetry. To be prompted to upload a scan file when the scan is paused or completed, select Prompt for scan upload when a scan stops.
The prompt enables you to upload the scan with log files or upload the scan log files only.
Setting the Upload Interval
The Upload interval (in minutes) box defines how often the collected information is sent to Fortify. The range of values is 5-45 minutes. The default setting is 10 minutes. To change the interval:
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To increase the interval and send information to Fortify less often, click the up arrow in the Upload interval (in minutes) box until the desired setting appears.
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To decrease the interval and send information to Fortify more often, click the down arrow in the Upload interval (in minutes) box until the desired setting appears.
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To set a specific time interval, type the number in the Upload interval (in minutes) box.
Setting the On-disk Cache Size
The Maximum on-disk cache size (in MB) box specifies how much disk cache can be allocated to the information collected for Telemetry. The range of values is 250-1024 MB. The default setting is 500 MB. To change the interval:
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To increase or decrease the allocated disk cache, click the up or down arrow in the Maximum on-disk cache size (in MB) box until the desired setting appears.
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To set a specific cache size, type the number in the Maximum on-disk cache size (in MB) box.
Identifying Categories of Information to Send
The Categorized Telemetry Opt-in options specify the types of information to collect and send. All options are selected by default and will be included in the data sent to Fortify. The options include such categories as the various Fortify WebInspect features, tools, and the user interface.
To opt-out of a category:
- Clear the category check box.
See Also
Application Settings: Database
Application Settings: Directories
Application Settings: Micro Focus ALM
Application Settings: Override SQL Database Settings
Application Settings: Run as a Sensor
Application Settings: Server Profiler
Application Settings: Smart Update
Application Settings: Step Mode