Collection and aggregation

Explains how to collect and store network performance and service analysis data for monitoring subelements on your network using SNMP, Bulk, and Complex Metric formulas. It also explains how to configure aggregation requests and percentile information for presentation in reports.

After collection, and possibly aggregation, this data can be integrated into Tivoli Netcool Performance Manager DataView or the reporting tool of your choice.

Before you begin
Configuring data collection requests
Explains how to configure data collection requests for the subelements in your network. Results of the data collection are stored in the Tivoli Netcool Performance Manager database for use in reporting.
Configuring aggregation requests
Explains how to configure aggregation requests and percentile values.
Filtering requests
Explains how to filter the requests displayed in both the Collection and Aggregation tabs. The Request Editor displays a filtering toolbar that's the same on both tabs.
Validating the requests
Explains how to validate all the Collection and Aggregation requests. Click Save after creating or modifying a request to make the system validate all requests, even those populated by other tools.

Parent topic: Configuring and Operating DataMart