Graphing KPIs

The graphing function allows for an easy visual display of KPI information over time.

Graph plots the information in selected rows on the grid over time with each line representing a row selected from the grid. A key is displayed to the right of the graph that shows which lines represent which rows.

When only rows of type percentage are selected, the graph displays a range from zero to one hundred on the y-axis. Otherwise, a range from the minimum value to the maximum value (with some buffer) is displayed. The y-axis automatically adjusts if a KPI goes outside the range displayed. When incompatible rows are selected a warning is presented at the top of the drawer stating "Mixed data detected. Results may not be as expected.

Use this procedure to graph KPIs:

1. Click Status & Manage > KPIs.
2. Apply the desired filter criteria. Select the KPI Filter drawer located to the right of the main work area. The filter icon is represented by a funnel. The drawer slides open and presents lists for both Group and Scope. Specify filter criteria and click Go.
   The KPIs are displayed according to the specified filter criteria.
3. To isolate the statistics of specific server navigate the tabs in the row containing Scope selection tabs. If the target server is not visible in the available screen space use the scroll right/left buttons located to the right or left of the visible tabs in the row containing scope selection tabs.
4. To isolate the statistics of specific group navigate the tabs in the row containing Group selection tabs. If the target group is not visible in the available screen space use the scroll right/left buttons located to the right or left of the visible tabs in the row containing group selection tabs.
5. Select one or more lines from the grid representing the desired data set.

   Note:

   Press Ctrl to individually select KPIs. Press Shift to select a range of KPIs.
6. Select the KPI Graph drawer located to the right of the main work area. The filter icon displays by a stylistic graph. The drawer slides open and displays two action buttons: Go and Reset. Click Go to generate graph.
   The drawer closes and the KPI graph displays in the work area below the KPI grid.
7. To remove the graphing, navigate back to the KPI Graph drawer and select Reset.
   The drawer is closed and the KPI graph is no longer presented in the work area.