Obtaining counter and sample data with the perf tool

7.1 LPAR mode

You can use the perf tool to work with the CPU-measurement counter facility and sampling facility for authorized LPARs.

Building and installing the perf tool
You build the perf tool separately from the kernel.
Reading CPU-measurement counters
Use the perf tool to read CPU-measurement counters.
Collecting CPU-measurement sample data
Use the perf tool to read CPU-measurement sample data.

Parent topic: Using the CPU-measurement facilities