Viewing performance data on the client

This function lets you view buffer pool performance data in graphical form and as diagrams on the client. It uses buffer pool data (bpd) files that are created on the host system. The bpd files need to be downloaded to the client before they can be viewed.

The client-based graphical user interface (GUI) of Buffer Pool Analyzer provides a convenient environment to select a bpd file and to view system and buffer pool information. For example, you can view:
  • General system information, such as:
    • DB2® location, group, and member information
    • Start and end timestamps of trace data contained in a bpd file
    • System and application hit ratios, and the number of accessed buffer pools and objects
    • Counter information, such as Getpage, Read request, Write page
  • Buffer pool comparison data, such as a comparison by Read request or Write request
  • Individual buffer pool characteristics and counters

Viewing performance data on the client describes how to use this function and shows examples of how the information is presented as diagrams, pie charts, and graphs.