Virtual Machines CPU Utilization report reveals the fraction of CPU percentage used by "guest" or virtual machines while running on host cores allocated and scheduled by the hypervisor.

Understand column data

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

  • Virtual Machine. Device name/CPU type (CPU index in parenthesis).
  • Current Percent. Percent utilized of CPUs allocated at time of measurement.
  • 1 Hour Max Percent. Highest utilization observed within last hour.
  • 1 Hour Avg Percent. Average utilization for last hour.
  • Poll Time. Date and time of last poll.

Generate a report

Choose Device. Choose one or more host devices.

Sort and pick columns. Sort and pick columns.

Rename Report. Edit report name using the Report Settings dialog.

  • 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.