Reports > Network Statistics
To generate a network statistics report:
1. Select the type of report you want to generate:
Applications Displays a graph outlining each application and corresponding network bandwidth consumption over the time period entered in the Specify Period of Time setting. The number of applications displayed can be selected in the dropdown list, up to a maximum of 20.
Machines Displays a graph outlining the machine(s) selected in the Specify Accounts filter and corresponding network bandwidth consumption over the time period entered in the Specify Period of Time setting. The number of machines displayed can be selected in the dropdown list, up to a maximum of 20.
2. Enter a title you want displayed in the report header.
3. Specify the number of days you want the report to cover.
4. Verify that the Machine ID and Group ID parameter match the parameters specified in the Specify Accounts filter. This only applies if you running a previously saved report.
5. Press run. The report is generated and shown in a new browser window.
NOTE: This report requires the Network Access driver be enabled. This driver hooks the TCP/IP stack to measure network traffic by application. The driver is disabled by default.
Report Permission
Select Shared or Private to assign a permission to the report. By default, the Private setting will be selected. Private reports can only be viewed and run by the administrator that created the report. Shared reports can be viewed and run by all administrators.
Save As...
The settings of the report can be saved for later use. Pressing Save As... brings up a dialog box where the report can be named. The report will be listed in the left-hand navigation bar along with the corresponding permission icon, depending on whether it is labeled as private or shared .
Choosing a Report
Selecting a saved report from the left-hand navigation bar displays the settings of the report, and also gives the administrator the ability to edit, rename, or delete the report. Some of the functions below appear only when a saved report is selected from the left-hand navigation bar.
Report Name
Lists the name of the report as entered by the administrator.
Save
After making changes to the report, press Save to save the current settings.
Save As...
To make a copy of the current report, press save as... and give the report a new name. Before saving as, give the new report a permission by selecting either the Private or Shared radio button.
Rename...
To rename the report, press Rename... A dialog box will appear and a new name can be entered. Pressing OK confirms the new name and saves the report. The new name will shortly be listed in the left-hand navigation bar.
Delete...
To delete the report, press delete...
Update
Pressing Update synchronizes the information shown in the Group ID/Machine ID field with the information specified in the Specify Accounts filter.
Choose a Report Type
Applications Displays a graph outlining each application and corresponding network bandwidth consumption over the time period entered in the Specify Period of Time setting. The number of applications displayed can be selected in the dropdown list, up to a maximum of 20.
Machines Displays a graph outlining the machine(s) selected in the Specify Accounts filter and their corresponding network bandwidth consumption over the time period entered in the Specify Period of Time setting. The number of machines displayed can be selected in the dropdown list, up to a maximum of 20.
Enter Title Displayed On Report Header
Enter a title to display in the resulting report page header. This title is saved with the report.
Specify Period of Time
Sets how far back, in days or hours, the report retrieves information.
Machine ID/Group ID/Update
These fields and the button are active only when a saved report is selected from the left-hand navigation bar. The Machine ID and Group ID fields populate with the settings of the saved report. The settings can be changed by entering new filter criteria in the Specify Accounts field, pressing Update, and re-saving the report.
Run the Report
Pressing run displays the result of the report in a new browser window.