2.2.1 Performance console counter information

PFM - Agent for Platform can collect performance data from fields other than those defined in the Generic Data Detail (PD_GEND) and Generic Data Interval (PI_GENI) records as performance console counter information.

User-defined records that can be defined as Generic Data Detail (PD_GEND) and Generic Data Interval (PI_GENI) records are similar to the information that is displayed in the following windows in Windows:

In Windows Server 2003
  • System Monitor in the Performance window
  • Performance Logs and Alerts in the Performance window
In Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2012
  • Performance > Monitor Tools > Performance Monitor in the Performance Monitor window
  • Data Collector Sets in the Performance Monitor window

Because the Generic Data Detail (PD_GEND) and Generic Data Interval (PI_GENI) records have different record types as shown below, use them according to their intended purpose.

Table 2-2 PD_GEND and PI_GENI record types

Record nameRecord typePurpose
Generic Data Detail (PD_GEND)PD record typeUsed for determining the system status at a given point in time.
Generic Data Interval (PI_GENI)PI record typeUsed for analyzing the change in system status or trends over time.

For details about PI and PD record types, see the chapter explaining the functions of Performance Management in the Job Management Partner 1/Performance Management Planning and Configuration Guide.