Hyper-V Performance Charts

Performance charts show how key performance metrics have been changing over time to help you diagnose performance issues and perform root cause analysis.

Performance charts display data for a particular time period (the horizontal axis) using two scales of measurement units (vertical axes). The measurement units may vary depending on selected performance counters. However, the number of units is always limited to two. Note that you will not be able to select counters using three or more measurement units.

Every graph on the performance chart visualizes a specific parameter of a virtual infrastructure object (or an object instance) or, if you select to a virtual infrastructure container, summary information for the container.

The chart legend shows information about objects (or object instances) and counters that are currently displayed. The information provided is: key color, object name (or object instance name), list of measurement counters and respective units of measurement, as well as the latest, minimum, average, and maximum performance data of the object.

Performance charts come with a number of predefined chart views. Every predefined view logically groups related counters to display the most valuable statistics and help you speed up troubleshooting and root cause analysis of performance problems.

To access a performance chart for a virtual infrastructure object or virtual infrastructure segment:

At the bottom of the inventory pane, click Infrastructure View.
Select the necessary virtual infrastructure object or segment.
Go to the necessary performance chart tab.

Performance charts can be easily customized. To learn about customization options, see Customizing Hyper-v Performance Charts.

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