Using rules of thumb to analyze performance data
Rules of thumb apply a few simple rules and ratios to key performance indicators.
The sample rules of thumb delivered with the product have been assembled by DB2® experts in the field over many years and are valuable criteria by which to measure the performance of applications in a DB2 system. They can be executed as they are.
- For more information about the sample rules of thumb, see Reporting User's Guide.
- The samples are described in detail in the Online Help:
- Click Help in the following windows:
- Definition page of the Rules-of-Thumb Cluster Properties window
- Definition page of the Rule-of-Thumb Properties window
- Rules-of-Thumb Analysis window.
- Use the links under the related topic
Predefined rule-of-thumb cluster definitionsfor z/OS®.
- Click Help in the following windows:
This section describes how to define rules of thumb and how to use them to analyze performance data. You always start in the Performance Warehouse window.
In the System Overview window, click the Performance Warehouse toolbar button to start Performance Warehouse. The Performance Warehouse window is displayed.