CPU Utilization reports present each processor load and idle time for one or more host devices. These reports help you to visualize the demand for processing resources, identify peak periods, and help troubleshoot and denote 'root cause' for incidents involving CPU exhaustion.

Understand column data

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

    • (Report Options). Jump to a detailed dashboard or control panel for:
  • Device. Device hostname, IP address, or custom label.
  • CPU. Device name/CPU type (CPU index in parenthesis).
  • % Avg. Average CPU load percentage for the selected period.
  • % Min. Minimum CPU load percentage observed for the selected period.
  • % Max. Maximum CPU load percentage observed for the selected period.

  • Last Poll. Duration since last sample.

Note: This report returns CPU Utilization metrics for devices that already have the appropriate performance monitoring enabled. To enable these polled measurements, see CPU Utilization Monitor.

Generate a report

Choose Device. Choose one or more host devices for which you want information. (Virtual machines show only allocated resources)

Choose time constraints. (,) Choose times. (For recently observed measurements, select Last Polled from the Date Range drop down list.)

Sort and pick columns. Sort and pick columns.

Chart, adjust output, and visualize. Fine tune report presentation and range of values displayed using the Report Setting 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.