CN104360922A - Method for automatically monitoring BMC working state based on ipmitool - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention discloses a method for automatically monitoring the working state of BMC based on ipmitool. The specific implementation process is as follows: firstly, the staff inputs the BMCIP address; a shell script is set to automatically install the ipmitool tool; when the ipmitool tool can ping the BMCip address, enter Next step; when the BMCip address cannot be pinged, the entire detection process ends; obtain real-time time; read the required sensor value through the ipmitool command and print it to the screen display, and redirect the result to the log text at the same time; return to step 3 until Monitoring ends. Compared with the existing technology, this ipmitool-based method for automatically monitoring the BMC working status has a script that is easy to use and easy to operate, and the test time can be set according to requirements without manual interaction; this method is in the BMC research and development stage In related tests, the test efficiency and accuracy of the test can be improved, manpower and time can be saved, and the work efficiency can be improved; it is practical, has a wide range of applications, and is easy to popularize.

Description

A method for automatically monitoring BMC working status based on ipmitool

technical field

The invention relates to the technical field of BMC state monitoring, in particular to a method for automatically monitoring the working state of a BMC based on ipmitool with strong practicability.

Background technique

With the rapid development of IT technology, traditional information services and increasingly powerful cloud computing services have higher and higher requirements for the stability of servers, and the number of servers used is increasing, which also brings new challenges to the monitoring, management and maintenance of servers. For the sake of inconvenience, it is particularly important and convenient to monitor, manage and operate the server through BMC's web interface and KVM over IP function. As a server product provider, a server needs to strictly monitor the quality of the product whether it is in the research and development stage or the production stage, so as to strictly ensure the stability of the product. There are more and more types of server research and development, and the production and shipment volume is also increasing. The automation and efficiency of product testing have become imperative. Simultaneous testing of multiple products and batch products can be done by adding personnel or by writing automated testing tools. However, it is obvious that automated testing tools should save a lot of resources such as manpower, time, and cost, and also reduce unnecessary human-computer interaction processes. During the running of the server, the BMC may fail to work for a period of time (for example, unable to remotely access or obtain the server sensor value, etc.), which will affect the customer's operation and use of the server, so it is necessary to test these in the product testing process Problems are identified and resolved. Therefore, a method for automatically monitoring the working status of the BMC is developed based on the ipmitool tool to effectively solve the above problems.

Contents of the invention

The technical task of the present invention is to provide a highly practical method for automatically monitoring the working state of the BMC based on ipmitool aiming at the above deficiencies.

A method for automatically monitoring BMC working status based on ipmitool, the specific implementation process is as follows:

1. First, the staff enters the BMC IP address;

2. Set the shell script to automatically install the ipmitool tool;

3. When the ipmitool tool can ping the BMC ip address, go to the next step; when the BMC ip address cannot be pinged, the entire detection process ends;

4. Obtain real time;

5. Read the required sensor value through the ipmitool command and print it to the screen display, and redirect the result to the log text at the same time;

6. Go back to step 3 until the monitoring ends.

The shell script in said step 2 can also be used to read the manually input BMC IP address; be used to call the Ipmitool tool and automatically monitor; execute the script program in a loop and redirect the output.

The process that the shell script is used to read the BMC IP address of manual input is: run the shell script of the automated test at the command terminal, after manually inputting the BMC IP address that needs to be monitored, the script program reads the BMC IP address as the following Prepare for the loop judgment; and prompt the user for the monitored BMC IP address.

The shell script in the described step 2 enters the process of fully automatic monitoring BMC after manually inputting the IP address of the BMC that needs to be monitored, and monitors it by the Ipmitool command according to the monitoring information set in the script.

After the shell script has finished script editing and program installation, it starts to run the test. While running the test, all execution processes are redirected and output to the file under the specified path. The default setting of the script program is /opt/bmc_test.log, and at the same time Use the tail command to view the redirected files in real time to monitor the execution of the program in real time and save related files. When an exception occurs, the running time value, sensor value or BMC that has failed can be viewed and monitored through the saved file. phenomenon of use.

The shell script program uses the direction of text appending to redirect the output, retains all the cyclic execution of the program, and searches for the required information through the search command.

A kind of method based on ipmitool of the present invention automatically monitors BMC working state, has the following advantages:

A method of automatic monitoring of BMC working status based on ipmitool of this invention realizes unattended and fully automatic monitoring of BMC working status through shell scripts; at the same time, the monitoring results and real-time time will be redirected and output to the specified path at intervals In the file, you can clearly see the working status of the BMC and the time when the problem occurs; the script is easy to use, easy to operate, and the test time can be set according to the demand without manual interaction; this method is in the BMC research and development stage In related tests, the test efficiency and accuracy of the test can be improved, manpower and time can be saved, and work efficiency can be improved; it is practical, has a wide range of applications, and is easy to popularize.

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Accompanying drawing 1 is the realization flowchart of the present invention.

Detailed ways

The present invention will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

A method for automatically monitoring the working status of BMC based on ipmitool. This method uses shell scripts to realize the automatic installation of ipmitool tool, and automatically performs the monitoring and testing of the working status of the specified BMC according to the set parameters, eliminating the need for human-computer interaction. The monitoring program can be automatically run at the specified BMC IP address, and at the same time, the script can be modified to change the sensor value of the server to be monitored, check whether the BMC detection result is correct, and redirect the result to the text. As shown in Figure 1, the specific implementation process is as follows:

1. First, the staff enters the BMC IP address;

2. Set the shell script to automatically install the ipmitool tool;

3. When the ipmitool tool can ping the BMC ip address, go to the next step; when the BMC ip address cannot be pinged, the entire detection process ends;

4. Obtain real time;

5. Read the required sensor value through the ipmitool command and print it to the screen display, and redirect the result to the log text at the same time;

6. Go back to step 3 until the monitoring ends.

The shell script in said step 2 can also be used to read the manually input BMC IP address; be used to call the Ipmitool tool and automatically monitor; execute the script program in a loop and redirect the output.

The process that the shell script is used to read the BMC IP address of manual input is: run the shell script of the automated test at the command terminal, after manually inputting the BMC IP address that needs to be monitored, the script program reads the BMC IP address as the following Prepare for the loop judgment; and prompt the user for the monitored BMC IP address.

The shell script in the described step 2 enters the process of fully automatic monitoring BMC after manually inputting the IP address of the BMC that needs to be monitored, and monitors it by the Ipmitool command according to the monitoring information set in the script.

After the shell script has finished script editing and program installation, it starts to run the test. While running the test, all execution processes are redirected and output to the file under the specified path. The default setting of the script program is /opt/bmc_test.log, and at the same time Use the tail command to view the redirected files in real time to monitor the execution of the program in real time and save related files. When an exception occurs, the running time value, sensor value or BMC that has failed can be viewed and monitored through the saved file. phenomenon of use.

The shell script program uses the direction of text appending to redirect the output, retains all the cyclic execution of the program, and searches for the required information through the search command.

This method borrows the shell script to realize the automatic monitoring test of the BMC working state, which greatly simplifies the operation process of the BMC test, especially for high-density servers, and easily realizes the unattended BMC monitoring test of a large number of nodes. The method can reduce the consumption of human resources in the research and development stage and the testing stage, and at the same time improve the work efficiency and the probability of finding problems in the test, and can improve the accuracy of the test and the stability of the product.

The test method for automatically monitoring the working state of the BMC based on the ipmitool tool of the present invention can be applied to all x86 server products. While improving the accuracy of BMC testing, it saves resources such as manpower, time, and cost for the company, and it can be tested day and night without interruption, which increases the possibility of finding problems and reduces unnecessary human-computer interaction processes.

The above-mentioned specific embodiment is only a specific case of the present invention, and the scope of patent protection of the present invention includes but is not limited to the above-mentioned specific embodiment, any claim of a method for automatically monitoring BMC working status based on ipmitool of the present invention and Appropriate changes or substitutions made by any person of ordinary skill in the technical field shall fall within the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims (6)

1. A method based on ipmitool to automatically monitor the BMC working state, characterized in that its concrete implementation process is: 1. First, the staff enters the BMC IP address; 2. Set the shell script to automatically install the ipmitool tool; 3. When the ipmitool tool can ping the BMC ip address, go to the next step; when the BMC ip address cannot be pinged, the entire detection process ends; 4. Obtain real time; 5. Read the required sensor value through the ipmitool command and print it to the screen display, and redirect the result to the log text at the same time; 6. Go back to step 3 until the monitoring ends. 2. a kind of method based on ipmitool automatic monitoring BMC work state according to claim 1, is characterized in that: the shell script in described step 2 can also be used for reading the BMC IP address of manual input; For calling Ipmitool Tools and automatic monitoring; looping scripts and redirecting output. 3. a kind of method based on ipmitool automatic monitoring BMC work state according to claim 2, it is characterized in that: the process that described shell script is used to read the BMC IP address of manual input is: run this automation at command terminal In the test shell script, after manually inputting the BMC IP address that needs to be monitored, the script program reads the BMC IP address to prepare for the subsequent cycle judgment; and prompts the user for the monitored BMC IP address. 4. a kind of method based on the automatic monitoring BMC work state of ipmitool according to claim 2, is characterized in that: the shell script in the described step 2 enters fully automatic monitoring after the IP address of the BMC that manual input needs monitoring The process of BMC is monitored through the Ipmitool command according to the monitoring information set in the script. 5. a kind of method based on ipmitool automatic monitoring BMC work status according to claim 2, it is characterized in that: described shell script has finished script editing and program installation, just starts running test, and all executions are executed while running test The process redirects the output to the file under the specified path. The default setting of the script program is /opt/bmc_test.log, and at the same time, use the tail command to view the redirected file in real time to realize real-time monitoring of program execution and save related files. , when an exception occurs, view and monitor the faulty running time value, sensor value, or BMC completely unusable phenomenon through the saved file. 6. a kind of method based on ipmitool automatic monitoring BMC work state according to claim 2, is characterized in that: described shell script program adopts the direction redirection output that text is added, has kept the situation of all loop executions of program, and Use the search command to find the information you need.