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Configure a Line Chart Dynamic Template
Line charts provide an effective way to visualize metrics on a time line. These charts are particularly useful for performance metrics, where you want to compare multiple metrics to assess historical performance. There are times when a single chart containing multiple metrics will suffice. Likewise, there are times when a better comparison can be made with multiple charts containing a single metric per chart.
For details on two line chart approaches, see:
One Object Per Line Chart, One or More Metrics Per Chart - For example, view the total, allocated, and available capacity history for each array in the report’s scope.
Multiple Objects Per Line Chart, One Metric Per Chart - For example, compare available capacity for 10 arrays in a single chart.
Tip: As a best practice, choose a line chart that is provided as an out-of-the-box report template, then copy and customize it to see how it is configured.
Line charts can be configured for the following:
All subsystems - For example, all storage array vendors in your environment.
Single subsystem - For example, a single storage array vendor, such as EMC Symmetrix. You cannot multi-select a subset of all of your subsystems for a report template.
Refer to the following instructions to build a line chart:
Line Charts for Performance Metrics
Steps to Create a Line Chart Dynamic Template
Line Chart Field Requirements
One Object Per Line Chart, One or More Metrics Per Chart
Multiple Objects Per Line Chart, One Metric Per Chart
Format Line Chart Fields
Line Chart Scope Selections
Examples of Line Chart Dynamic Templates