Key concepts
The following table describes the default attribute (parameter) properties available in PATROL, ProactiveNet, TrueSight console, and BMC Helix Operations Management.
TrueSight console/ BMC Helix Operations Management attributes
Attribute | Default value |
|---|---|
Monitor Type | The monitor type under which this attribute is displayed. |
Key Performance Indicator | Indicates whether the attribute is a key performance indicator (KPI). KPIs are attributes that have the most impact on the health and performance of your environment and your service-level agreements. |
Monitor for abnormalities | Indicates whether abnormalities should be detected automatically. This applies to all attributes for which alarm ranges have been defined. If you want an attribute to be monitored for abnormalities, you should define the alarm ranges. |
Graph | Indicates whether the attribute value should be plotted on the graph by default when Show Graph is selected on the user interface. |
Availability | Indicates whether the parameter monitors the availability of the resource. |
Response time | Indicates whether the parameter monitors the response time of an action or operation. |
Normal distribution | Indicates whether the attribute has data with extreme spikes which makes developing a normal range band difficult. |
Statistical | Indicates if the value collected by the attribute is numerical and indicates performance data. |