Working in On-line and Off-line Mode

You can configure Solaris Bandwidth Manager in on-line or off-line mode. This mode determines how modifications to the configuration are handled. Toggle between on-line and off-line 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 On-line Mode

Use the on-line 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 on-line 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 Off-line Mode

Use the off-line 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.