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-Application Name
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-system_monitor
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-Application Version
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-0.1
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-NCOS Devices Supported
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-ALL
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-External Requirements
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-None
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-Application Purpose
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-Get various system diagnostics, alert on thresholds, and put current status in asset_id field.