Understanding graph types

The following graph types are available for use with WhatsUp Gold dashboard reports, including the Split Second Graph dashboard reports. All graphs have 2D and 3D options.

• Bar. A vertical bar is displayed for each data point.

  

• Line. A segmented line connects each of the data points. These data points are represented as small squares. Line graphs are useful for viewing each individual data point or for viewing several counters on the same graph (when used with Split Second Graphs).

  

• Area. A solid line connects each data point. The area between the data point and the X-axis is filled with a semi-transparent back ground color. This graph type has the greatest visibility at a glance, but when used with Split Second Graphs, is only useful for viewing one to two performance counters at the most.

  

• Spline. This graph type is similar to the line graph type, but the line through the data points is drawn using a best-fit algorithm that interprets the area between data points.

  

• Stepline. This graph type uses horizontal and vertical lines to connect data points.

  

See Also Working with monitor reports Viewing device reports Viewing group reports Using Business Hours settings in monitor reports Viewing real-time data in monitor reports About report refresh intervals Changing the date range Using the Zoom tool Using paging options Changing preferences Using the WhatsUp Gold toolbar buttons Configuring monitor report charts Resizing and sorting report columns Disabling Instant Info popups