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:
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 name | Record type | Purpose |
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Generic Data Detail (PD_GEND) | PD record type | Used for determining the system status at a given point in time. |
Generic Data Interval (PI_GENI) | PI record type | Used 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.