The Instance Summary report reveals application instances, their current state, and provides quick access to monitor status for a given instance.

Understand column data

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

  • Instance Name. Application instance identifier.
  • Type. Application instance type.
  • Application. Application identifier.
  • Device. Device where monitor is running.
  • Availability. Bar graph indicating percent of time available. Color of bar denotes current state.

Generate a report

Choose application. Choose one or more applications.

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).

Please note, this report returns data only if access to the application service or instance needs no credentials or the appropriate SNMP/WMI/SSH or application-specific credentials are associated with the relevant APM monitors. 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.