Manage metrics

Use this information to learn how to manage the metrics in IBM® Navigator for i.

The custom chart support is unique when compared to many other tools and interfaces. The metrics collected are based on the IBM i Services. Unlike other options that call system APIs, or are tied to the collection services values, the metrics for custom charts is only limited by your creativity. Custom metrics can be registered by clicking the Metrics option under the Actions button.

By default, IBM Navigator for i ships a limited set of custom metrics. To add new metrics, click the Actions button and Add Metric action. You can add new metrics one at a time. Or, if you already have configured metrics on a different GUI node or user, you can easily export and import metrics into the list for this user.

Important: It is important to test your custom metrics carefully. Ensure that the SQL returns a correct value and does not cause adverse impacts to the IBM i end-point node. It is required that the SQL returns a single value, not a list of values. It is the users responsibility to ensure the SQL is working in a correct manner.