Creating a performance data-collection task Performance data-collection tasks Modifying a performance data-collection task

Perform this procedure to create a performance data-collection task using the Performance Manager. A defined task collects performance data from storage devices that Multiple Device Manager (MDM) supports.

Prerequisites

Only storage devices that are supported by MDM can be included in a performance data-collection task. MDM-supported devices have been discovered and are listed in the supported storage devices shown in the Group content pane.

Steps

Perform the following steps to create a performance data-collection task:

  1. Click Multiple Device Manager on the IBM Director Task pane.
  2. Click Manage performance.
  3. Drag the Data Collection icon to the Group Content pane. Drop the icon on the device for which you are creating the performance data-collection task. The Create Performance Data Collection Task panel opens.
  4. Enter a unique task name of 1 - 32 characters in the Name field.
  5. Enter an optional description for the task in the Description field. The description must not exceed 250 characters.
  6. If the Device Selection table is populated, select the storage device from which you want data to be collected; or enter the following information for a new device:
    1. Type the device ID in the Device ID field.
    2. Type the device IP address in the IP address field.
  7. To select the frequency with which the performance data is collected from the storage device:
    1. Click Sample Frequency (minutes).
    2. Select the frequency using the Drop-down list.
      Note:Note: The available choices are determined by the selected device.
  8. To select the duration of data collection:
    1. Click Duration of collection (hours).
    2. Select the duration using the spinner.

      The choices are 1 - 720 hours (30 days). The default is 24 hours.

  9. To add user access (if required)::
    1. Enter the new user name in the Username field.
    2. Enter the new password in the Password field.
    3. Click Apply.
  10. To either cancel or save a task definition:
    • Click Cancel to cancel the creation of a performance data-collection task.
    • Click Save as to create the performance data-collection task.
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