Adding Blackout Periods

Note: For detailed information on the individual settings, refer to Blackout Periods Page.
To add a new blackout period:
  1. In the menu, click Administration > Projects . The Projects page displays, listing all existing projects.
  2. Click the Blackout Periods tab.
  3. Click New Blackout Period. The Add Blackout Period page displays.
  4. Type a meaningful name for the blackout in the Blackout Period Name text box.
  5. Select a Time type.
    • One global time
    • Location local time
  6. Specify when the blackout period is to begin with the Start Time list boxes.
  7. Specify how long each blackout will be with the Duration list boxes.
  8. Specify the amount of time that should transpire between blackouts with the Interval list boxes.
  9. Specify when the blackout period is to end with the Scheduled Until list boxes.
  10. Select a Blackout type.
    • Remove monitors from execution servers
    • Run monitors, but do not report errors
  11. In the Projects area, check the check boxes that correspond to the projects you want to associate with this blackout period.
    Note: Click Select All to select all projects, or click Deselect All to deselect all projects.
  12. Click Save to save your blackout settings.