Device Active Monitor States report reveals current and historical active monitor down time for selected devices.

Understand column data

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

  • Device. IP address or device name that indicates where monitor is applied.
  • Monitor. Active monitor name as it appears in the Active Monitor Library.
  • State. Status of monitor.
  • Duration. Length of time active monitor has been in the current state.

Generate a report

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.

Rename Report and Reveal Top N. Edit report name and show top n table rows using the Report Settings dialog.

Note: This report only returns Device Active Monitor States 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.