Runtime Map

The runtime map facilitates visualization of health and performance statistics pertaining to your application server environment. From this page you can easily view the entire environment as a searchable map of rectangular areas which are sized and colored according to observed metrics. To view this page, click Runtime Operations > Runtime Map.

The runtime map is meant to be used as an assessment tool to gain an active perspective on the health of your entire environment. An example of a runtime map can be seen here:

The above image displays an example of the runtime map. At the largest, the view contains a cell, and the respective node groups contained within. Displayed within each node group are the dynamic clusters that are affiliated with each. In the example above, the cell contains two node groups. Node group 1 contains three dynamic clusters, entitled DC_A, DC_B, and DC_C. Within each dynamic cluster are anywhere from one to four nodes. Node group 2 contains one dynamic cluster and one node. The nodes carry a color coding, from green to red. Green indicates a healthy utilization, while the red indicates an unhealthy state. The nodes are also appropriately sized according to the actual workload. In the above picture the node running in dynamic cluster d (DC_D) indicates the need for immediate attention.

Beginning on the left most frame of the page, the following are the interactive features of the runtime topology:
Set refresh rateThe refresh rate is the time, in seconds, that the runtime map is being updated. In most cases, the default refresh rate is sufficient. However, if your environment is extremely active you may want to set a lower refresh value.
SearchThe search field allows users to find specific instances of a variety of search options. Once a parameter has been passed into the search all the resulting entries will be highlighted on the map. The following search options exist:
Basic search
The basic search allows the user to select a node, transaction class, or service policy to search upon by selecting the radio button associated for each. Entering the name of the search element in the name field and clicking the search button launches the search.
Lowest
The Lowest search option allows the user to select a metric and a search type. The metric option is either the Avg. Response Time or Concurrent Requests. The Search Type is also a selectable option of either the Single Lowest, the Bottom 5, or the Bottom 10. This search will return the lowest performing Avg. Response Time or Concurrent Requests based on your selected scope. This search is well suited to find out what servers in the environment have the lowest utilization rate, or are performing the best.
Highest
The Highest search option allows the user to select a metric and a search type. The metric option is either the Avg. Response Time or Concurrent Requests. The Search Type is also a selectable option of either the Single Highest, the Top 5, or the Top 10. This search will return the highest performing Avg. Response Time or Concurrent Requests based on your selected scope. This search is well suited to find out what servers in the environment have the highest utilization rate, or are performing the worst.
Advanced search
The advanced search option allows users to search on specific search criteria. Users may enter single search criteria, such as Type=Dynamic Cluster, or you can enter multiple search entries, such as

Avg. Response Time=10
Name=B

It is important to note when using the Advanced search option, multiple search parameters must be contained on separate lines. Users can find instances of available search parameters by utilizing the hover feature in the map. Any data in the hover feature of the runtime map may be used as advanced search parameters.
Note: Advanced search uses a literal string search. Spacing, capitalization, punctuations, and spelling are relevant and any errors will cause the search to fail.
Runtime mapThe map is updated automatically from your runtime configuration. As your environment changes, your map will also change. The map is color coded to indicate the health of your environment. Green nodes are healthy and available for work, while red nodes indicate an unhealthy state which requires attention. Moving the mouse over the map invokes the hover help feature, which displays the specifics of the cell, node group, dynamic clusters, or nodes you are hovering over.