You can graph performance information to learn about the behavior of a system in your environment. Graphs visualize information about CPU, memory, and process usage; as well as network, disk, and user activity. For more information about specific graphs, see Using Graphs.
up.time can generate performance data graphs in two ways:
You can click any line in the graph or any item in either axis to zoom in on a particular time period or value. Click the R key on your keyboard to return to the original view.
You can modify ActiveX graphs after they have been generated. You cannot modify Java graphs. |
After you generate an ActiveX graph, you can customize it using up.time ’s graphing tool. With the graphing tool, you can do the following:
The Graph Editor enables you to manipulate the presentation of your graphs, as well as apply a variety of effects to a graph to change its overall look.
Use the Graph Editor to do the following:
The Graph Editor contains the following subtabs:
Enables you to select the data series that the graph will display. If, for example, you have a graph that displays the following data series:
You can choose to display any or all of the data series.
Adjusts the graphs margins, and controls the focus and scrolling functions.
Manipulates the graph axis, inverts the graph, scales the data points on the axis, and sets the position of the graph.
Enables you to add, delete, or modify all labels and titles in the graph. You can, for example, change the generic title LRX-234 to Main Email Server .
Enables you to manipulate the legend - which describes the graphed information - for a graph. You can add, adjust, and delete legend information. You can also change position of the legend, and manipulate its size and format.
Enables you to add, delete, and change the graph’s background; add images or color; and apply logos to customize the look of your graph.
Enables you to define the number of pages that your graph contains; choose to display a numeric index; and determine the number of data points that will be displayed on each page.
Enables you to adjust the left, right, bottom, and back walls of your graph.
Enables you to apply the following effects to graphs:
A trend line is a line on a graph that indicates a statistical trend. Typically, a trend line connects multiple points on a graph. A trend line extends into the future, and you can use it to identify current and potential increases or decreases in server performance.
You can create a trend line when you need to clarify graphed information. A trend line can help you obtain a comprehensive view of the data and pinpoint any tendencies in server performance.
You can format individual graph Elements using the options available on the Series tab, and apply a different graph chart style to each Element.
Using your graphed line data, perform any of the following activities:
Changes the style of lines - for example, solid, variety of dashes, variety of dots, line thickness, visible, not visible, shape, and width.
Applies any color, image, or logo to your graphed data.
Makes data points visible or invisible, or displays them in two or three dimensions. You can change the following attributes of data points: style, width, height, color, border, and pattern, and image.
Applies formats and masks to your data by value, percentages, horizontal axis, vertical axis, and cursor.
Graphs any of the following: every data point of every statistic, every data point of any statistic, and every n th data point.
Lists all data points by value and time. Using Data Source you can perform calculations on retrieved statistics and graph the result. You can import, perform calculations, perform contrasts and comparisons, and graph external data with collected statistics.
Using the Export tab, you can send your graph by e-mail, or save it to a directory on your computer or network. You can export your graph in three ways:
If you export the graph as a text file, you can choose the following delimiters to separate your data points: space, tab, comma, colon, or your own custom delimiter. |
Using the Themes tab, you can change the appearance of a graph. You can select one of eight styles for the graph, as well as specify whether the graph should be in 3D or if it should be to scale.