Adjusting threshold severity levels

By default, the following severity levels are defined for each metric:

For a given metric, you can define up to five severity levels and modify the attributes of each level.

To adjust the threshold severity levels for a metric

In the Report Actions area of the Reporting page, click Add.

The currently defined severity levels for the selected metric are displayed in the Adjust Threshold Severity Levels dialog box. You can:

• Add new threshold severity levels
• Modify existing threshold severity levels
• Remove threshold severity levels

To add a threshold severity level

1. In the Adjust Threshold Severity Levels dialog box, click Add.
   
   
2. In the Severity Level list, select one of the following labels:
   • Critical
   • Major
   • Minor
   • Warning
   • Informational
     
     
3. In the Scalar Multiplier field, specify a multiplier value.The value must be greater than 0 and less than or equal to 1. For example, a value of .80 is equivalent to 80% of the recommended threshold value.
   
   

4. In the Color Palette Index list, select a color value (numbered 0-9).The color that you select will be reflected in the MainView product views where thresholds are defined.

   Note

   MainView Threshold Advisor uses the default MainView color palette. However, users can customize the color palette that specific MainView products use.

5. (Optional) Specify a description for the severity level.
   
   
6. Click Add Severity Level.

To modify a threshold severity level

1. In the Adjust Threshold Severity Levels dialog box, select a severity level and click Modify.
2. Modify any of the following attributes of the severity level:
   • Severity Level (label)
   • Scalar Multiplier
   • Color Palette Index
   • Description
3. Click Modify Severity Level.

To remove a threshold severity level

1. In the Adjust Threshold Severity Levels dialog box, select a severity level and click Remove.
2. Click Yes to remove the severity level.