Data Collection Process

Container Manager uses the Performance Reporting Manager data collection service, which is located on the server layer. This data collection service in turn uses the history logging capabilities of Sun Management Center, which is located on the agent layer. The data collection service on the server layer collects the data from the agent machines and stores it in the database. Additionally, data collected by Performance Reporting Manager is summarized, or “rolled-up,” at predefined intervals. The minimum, maximum, and average values for data are calculated and are stored as hourly data, weekly data, or monthly data. Finally, the minimum, maximum, and average values are calculated for these same intervals.

The reports generated with Container Manager can incorporate any of this data, depending upon the report request parameters. For more information about Performance Reporting Manager data collection methods, see “Data Collection Process” in Sun Management Center 3.6.1 Performance Reporting Manager User’s Guide.