2.2.1 32-bit performance console counter information
In Generic Data Detail (PD_GEND) and Generic Data Interval (PI_GENI) records for PFM - Agent for Platform, performance data other than defined fields can be collected as 32-bit 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.
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Performance > Monitor Tools > Performance Monitor in the Performance Monitor window
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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.
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 JP1/Performance Management Planning and Configuration Guide.