This topic lists configuration procedures for avoiding port conflicts between WebSphere Application Server and Tivoli NetView. Additionally, instructions are given for enabling IBM Director to forward SNMP traps to Tivoli NetView.
The following configuration procedures are recommended to avoid port conflicts between WebSphere Application Server and Tivoli NetView.
Changing the Tivoli NetView Topology Manager Daemon port: There is a potential for conflict between the WepSphere Application Server SOAP connector port and the Tivoli NetView Topology Manager Daemon port. The Tivoli NetView Topology Manager Daemon should be installed on port 8981 by default. However, depending on the system setup, it can also be installed on another conflicting port.
You should see the following entry:
ovtopmd 8981/tcp # Tivoli NetView Topology Manager daemon
![]() | Note: It is also possible to set the WAS SOAP Connector port value during installation. You will have this option if you choose the 'advanced' installation path. Otherwise, the panel will be presented to you in the 'typical' path if the installation program detects a conflict. |
Enabling the IBM Director to forward trap events to Tivoli NetView: It is possible that IBM Director and Tivoli NetView might have a conflict over the listening port for SNMP traps. The following steps describe how to avoid this conflict:
![]() | Note: Ensure that "Decimal" is selected in the "Base" section when you enter the new value. |
![]() | Note: Ensure that "Decimal" is selected in the "Base" section when you enter the new port number. |
![]() | Note: Ensure the host name will resolve. |
![]() | Note: The same procedure can be used to set V2 traps. |
After completing the installation and configuration, it can be possible that IBM Director still does not see SNMP traps in the event log. This situation can be due to the following dependencies:
![]() | Note: If the Tivoli NetView service has started before the IBM Director service, then you will not see any SNMP trap events in the event console, nor will they be forwarded to the NetView console. |
Changing the Tivoli Storage Area Network Manager user information: The Tivoli Storage Area Network Manager user information specified in the 'TSANM information' section of the Configure MDM panel must match the password that was entered during Tivoli SAN Manager installation. You can only change this password during the Tivoli SAN Manager installation process.