Computer Traffic Graph

The graph shows the response time, received bytes, sent packets, etc. from a single computer’s point of view.

To view the graph, select ANALYZE > Computers > Computer Search, and search for a computer. Then, in the search results, click the name of the required computer, and then select the Traffic Graph tab.

• Servers: Select which servers to base the graph on.

Tip

Select multiple servers by pressing the CTRL key while selecting the servers.

Caution

Only Server Lists and server groups are listed. If the list contained every server that PerformanceGuard has registered, it would typically be so long that it would be impossible to work with.

• Ports: Select which port to base the graph on, or keep All.

Caution

Only Port Lists and port groups are listed. If the list contained every port that PerformanceGuard has registered, it would typically be so long that it would be impossible to work with.

• Type: Determines which type of data the graph will contain. The options are described in Graph Terms and Definitions. For some types, a Histogram menu appears where you select the response time interval to show.

• Interval: Select the period of time that the graph should cover. If the predefined intervals don’t suit you, select Custom to Custom Time Periods on Graphs.

• Y-axis Min and Max: Enter the required range for the graph’s vertical axis. If you leave the fields empty, the range will automatically reflect the minimum and maximum values found in the data.

• Disconnect samples: By default, the samples in the graph are connected by lines. Select the check box to show the samples without connecting lines.

  
  Connected samples
  
  Disconnected samples

Click Update to show the graph.

• Split: If you have based your graph on one or more server groups, this button will appear. If you click the button, you’ll split the server groups into their members in the Servers list. This way you get access to server performance as experienced by individual subnets even though you initially selected a group of subnets.

Important

Is performance good or bad?

That depends on the type of work that you do in your organization, but you can often follow our I Want to Know if Performance Is Good or Bad.