Memory Utilization reports present minimum, maximum, and average memory utilization for one or more devices you specify.

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 identifier.
  • Description. Type of memory. For example, Physical Memory.
  • Size. Total memory capacity of monitored host.
  • Min. Minimum 'in-use' memory footprint on the device.
  • Max. Maximum amount of memory in use on the device.
  • Avg. Used. Displays value of average usage when you select a range of time (for example, Today). Displays value for total usage observed for a point in time when you select Last Polled.
    • Avg. Used. Displays value of average usage when you select a range of time (for example, Today). Displays value for total usage observed for a point in time when you select Last Polled.
  • Min % Used. Minimum percentage observed.
  • Max % Used. Maximum percentage observed.
    • Avg. % Used. Displays average percent used if you selected a range of time (for example, Today). Displays value for total usage observed for a point in time if you selected Last Polled.
  • Poll Time. Time when memory capacity measurements were retrieved from the device.

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 Memory Utilization metrics for devices that already have the appropriate WMI or SNMP credentials. For more information, see Using Credentials.
Note: Memory Utilization report only returns metrics for devices that already have the appropriate performance monitoring enabled. To enable these polled measurements, see Memory Utilization Monitor.

  • 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.