The base monitor process is the decision-making segment of the RMS process group. It has the following functions:
Stores the current configuration of resources as represented by objects, their attributes, and their interdependent relationships
Receives user requests for specific actions from the Cluster Admin graphical user interface (GUI) or the RMS command line interface (CLI)
Receives input from detectors and monitors state changes
Launches scripts to bring applications and their dependent resources online or offline
Dictates the sequencing of the resource state changes to ensure resources and applications are brought online or offline in the correct order
Initiates and controls automatic application switchover in case of a resource or node failure, or when directed by a user request
Performs various administrative functions
