Working in Online and Offline Mode

You can configure Solaris Bandwidth Manager in online or offline mode. This mode determines how modifications to the configuration are handled. Toggle between online and offline mode using the button at the top left hand side of the tool-bar.

Modifications are not automatically saved to the configuration file. To save a file, choose Save from the File menu.

Running batool in Online Mode

Use the online mode to configure batool dynamically. If any modifications are made, the configuration for the kernel module is updated immediately. This is useful if an immediate temporary change is required because of a problem in your network. Online mode allows you to observe the consequences of a particular configuration before you save it.

Care must be taken when modifying the configuration file in online mode as changes are effective immediately. For example, by reducing the bandwidth allocation to your own connection, you can disconnect yourself from the host system.

Running batool in Offline Mode

Use the offline mode to edit a Solaris Bandwidth Manager configuration file without disturbing the current behavior of the kernel module. This is useful if you want to make multiple changes in the configuration and have them implemented next time the policy agent is restarted. This is the default mode.