Configure a Line Chart Dynamic Template
Line charts provide an effective way to visualize metrics on a time line. These charts are particularly useful for performance metrics, where you want to compare multiple metrics to assess historical performance. There are times when a single chart containing multiple metrics will suffice. Likewise, there are times when a better comparison can be made with multiple charts containing a single metric per chart.
For details on two line chart approaches, see:
See One Object Per Line Chart, One or More Metrics Per Chart.
- For example, view the total, allocated, and available capacity history for each array in the report's scope.
See Multiple Objects Per Line Chart, One Metric Per Chart.
- For example, compare available capacity for 10 arrays in a single chart.
Note:
Tip: As a best practice, choose a line chart that is provided as an out-of-the-box report template, then copy and customize it to see how it is configured.
Line charts can be configured for the following:
- For example, all storage array vendors in your environment.
- For example, a single storage array vendor, such as EMC Symmetrix. You cannot multi-select a subset of all of your subsystems for a report template.