Abstract: Metadata can be used for determining or selecting debug points to activate for server software. The metadata can be used for selecting or logically grouping the debug point without requiring the selecting of debug points based upon package boundaries. The metadata can be used by the system to produce a select set of the debug activation information. This debug activation information can be used by a management unit to activate debug points in the server software.

Abstract: Diagnostic Instrumentation system can use diagnostic monitors. The diagnostic monitors can be indicated using instrumentation at class loading time. The diagnostic monitors can have associated diagnostic functions which can be enabled or disenabled while the server software is running.

Abstract: Diagnostic information can be stored and then collected into a large diagnostic image file upon an event, such as a prefailure condition. The diagnostic image can be compressed for emailing to a second site to allow the determination of problems with server software at the server software site.

Abstract: A diagnostic context can be associated with a request and the diagnostic context can be used for determining whether to do diagnosis functions at predetermined points.

Abstract: In one embodiment, watch rules can be created for diagnosis information. The watch rules can be examined against the diagnosis information and if there is a match, a notification can be based upon a predetermined notification type.

Abstract: A threshold for a bathtub or shower base assembly includes a slope configured to direct water away from an exterior toward an interior of the tub or assembly. The slope declines as it extends inwardly, thereby preventing water from leaking. The slope includes an outer portion that is higher than an inner portion, and a surface in between that faces upwardly and inwardly. The slope is disposed along an axial length of an outer side of the tub or base assembly. The slope is disposed outwardly of a horizontally flat surface which, in a tub, may be configured for supporting a sliding door.