Layout and Common Functions
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The Devices tab is where the devices in your system monitored by VirtualMetric can be found.
In this view:
The device tree is automatically generated based on device types
The metric tree shows the metrics for and the information about the selected server or group
The selected devices and metrics can be filtered
Main Overview shows various tables and charts
VirtualMetric uses the same layout on all reporting and monitoring pages. Further details are given below.
You can use the datepicker to view all charts and reports in a specific date and time range.
Click the Calendar button to enable the datepicker.
On the datepicker, you will see two items:
The quick date range selection menu
The manual date range selection calendar
You can easily swap the date range with pre-defined ones. Click on the quick date range selection menu to see the available options.
On the quick selection menu, you will see following options:
Live Range: enables the use of Live timespan
Last 15 Minutes: to activate the last 15 minutes on charts and reports
Last Hour: to activate the last 60 minutes on charts and reports
Last 6 Hours: to activate the last 6 hours on charts and reports
Last 24 Hours: to activate the last 24 hours on charts and reports
Last 7 Days: to activate the last 7 days on charts and reports
Last 30 Days: to activate the last 30 days on charts and reports
Quick Range: enables checking a timespan at a glance
Custom Range: enables defining a custom range of timing
When you select an option, VirtualMetric will refresh the charts and reports without reloading the page. It will also update the Calendar and activate the date range.
The quick date change only reflects on the current page. If you navigate to another page, you will see the session default date range. You should save your data selection in the session state.
You can also make custom date and time selections.
Select Custom in the quick selection menu. This will activate custom date and time selection.
After selecting a date on the calendar, you can also set the custom time range.
After setting the new time range, click Update to apply the changes.
The global filter can be applied to the device and report tabs. To add a global filter, click on the global filter.
Select the type of the device and object.
When the Pin widget to windows is clicked, the pin locks the widget, keeping it visible even when you switch between tabs.
When the widget is minimized, only its title will be visible.
When you right click on a metric and click on Enable Grids, you can add/edit the widgets on the dashboard.
You can search for metrics from the Search field.
Other common functions can be found in the dashboard common functions section.
