[Xymon] delayred on conn

[John Thurston]

On 3/18/2016 1:08 PM, Bakkies Gatvol wrote:
> Note: Since most tests only execute once every 5 minutes, it will
> usually not make sense to set N to anything but a multiple of 5. *The
> exception is network tests*, since /xymonnet-again.sh
> will re-run failed network tests once a minute for up to 30 minutes.

The exception is to the suggested interval, not the function.

Normal tests run on a set interval, usually every five minutes. Setting 
your DELAYRED to 9 minutes isn't much different from setting to to 5 
minutes. There is still one failed test with no opportunity for change.

xymonnet test, however, get tossed into the xymonnet-again queue upon 
failure. This increases the frequency of the retest. In this case, 
setting the DELAYRED to 9 minutes permits four more tests to happen than 
setting it to 5 minutes.

But maybe my interpretation is wrong, because I've tried out your test 
scenario, see that notation at the bottom of the info-page, and (like 
you) don't see any delay of the appearance of red on the info, 
parent-page, or non-green screen.

Can anyone confirm that "delayred" is working for them with conn?

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