Chapter 2, Views

Introduction to Views

 Views provide a window to system performance. Individually and collectively, they construct a comprehensive picture of present performance and long term trends. Each view displays one or more performance parameters in the graphical or tabular format SCO Doctor considers most appropriate. However, alternative format options allow you to modify the presentation quickly and easily if you wish. You may, therefore, present one sample of data in a variety of ways, with each conveying a different perspective.

SCO Doctor supports the intelligent interpretation of management data via a neural network. Plain-language explanations for complex system problems are presented, which greatly assists novice administrators lacking experience and enhances the efficiency of more accomplished administrators.

The SCO Doctor View Library contains over 40 preformatted views. These views automatically select the most relevant information from the management database and save you the trouble of collecting data and formatting it yourself.

See the SCO Doctor Technical Reference for information regarding how you may customize any view to suit your particular requirements. The SCO Doctor user interface allows you to construct your own view from any table, or subset of a table, within the management databases. This facility enhances the supplied View Library listed here in this guide and provides you with the flexibility to assess any combination of performance factors you consider necessary to your systems management routine.