Configuring WebSphere Application Server historical data collections

Use the following procedure to create historical collections for WebSphere® Application Server.

Procedure

  1. Click History Configuration.
  2. In the left pane, select ITCAM for WebSphere and right-click to select Create new collection setting.
  3. In the dialog box, enter Application Server Summary in the Name field and select Application Server from the Attribute Group list.
  4. Click OK to open the History Collection Configuration window.
  5. Complete the fields in the Basic tab:
    • Collection Interval: 1 minute
    • Collection Location: TEMA
  6. In the Distribution tab, select the Managed System (Agent) check box.
  7. From the Available Managed System Groups list, select *CAM_WAS_SERVER and move it to the Start collection on list.
  8. Click OK.
  9. Repeat steps 4-8, entering Garbage Collection in the Name field and select Garbage Collection Analysis from the Attribute Group list.
  10. Repeat steps 4-8, entering Request Time and Rates in the Name field and select Request Time and Rates from the Attribute Group list.
  11. Repeat steps 4-8, entering Request Analysis in the Name field and select Request Analysis from the Attribute Group list.