Actions Fired report reveals network devices that satisfied a condition ("trigger") that cause an action to fire during the selected polling period.

Understand column data

The default view of each report contains a grid with the following columns:

  • Date. Date and time of event.

  • Origin. Device that caused the action to fire.
  • Action. Action name as listed in the Active Monitor Library.
  • Trigger. Action trigger. One of the following: Up, Down.

Generate a report

Choose Device. Choose one or more host devices.

Choose time constraints. (,) Choose times. (For recently observed measurements, select Last Polled from the Date Range drop down list.) Filter and reduce by row and by column. Sort and remove columns, group rows based on specific column values, and remove unwanted information from the table.

Chart, adjust output, and visualize. Fine tune report presentation and range of values displayed using the Report Settings dialog (optional).

Note: This report only returns metrics for devices that already have the appropriate WMI or SNMP credentials. For more information, see Using Credentials.

  • Export Report Data

    Report data can be exported from WhatsUp Gold, reused, and distributed in multiple formats. Select Expand () from the Dashboard Options () menu. After the report has been expanded, select the Export Data icon to access the following options:

    • HTML. Generate and download a .htm file presenting your report data as it appears in the WhatsUp Gold user interface.
    • Excel. Generate and download a .xml spreadsheet containing your report data.
    • CSV. Generate and download a .csv file containing your report data.
    • Text. Generate and download a .txt file containing your report data.
    • Schedule Export. Set a recurring date and time, format, and email destination for report data export.