Virtual Machine Attributes report reveals data specific to an individual VMWare or Hyper-V virtual machine.

Understand column data

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

  • System Name. Name of the virtual machine.
  • Device Type. Type of virtual machine (VMWare or Hyper-V).
  • IP Address. IP address assigned to the virtual machine.
  • Operating System. Operating system running on the virtual machine.
  • Power State. Indicates if the virtual machine is powered on or powered off. VMWare virtual devices may also be displayed as suspended and Hyper-V virtual machines my also be displayed as paused or saved.
  • Host. Name (or IP address) of the host on which the virtual machine is running.
  • VMware Tools Status. Indicates if VMware Tools application is running. (Displayed for VMWare virtual machines only)

    Generate a report

    Choose device. Choose a single device.

    Filter and reduce by row and by column. Sort and remove columns, group rows based on specific column values, and find specific field values in the table.

Note: Individual dashboard reports can only be configured to display data for a specific device when added to a custom dashboard you create. When viewed as part of either the preconfigured Host Details or Virtual Machine Details dashboard views, individual dashboard reports cannot be customized and only display data for the device selected for the entire dashboard view.

  • 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.