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HP Performance Collection Software User's Manual (for MPE Systems)
Hewlett-Packard Company SWT/Software Technology Center 8010 Foothills Boulevard Roseville, CA 95678 U.S.A. E0492 HP Part No. 50700-90022 Printed in U.S.A. 0492 Printed September 3, 1997 Notice Hewlett-Packard makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Hewlett-Packard shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material. Hewlett-Packard assumes no responsibility for the use or reliability of its software on equipment that is not furnished by Hewlett-Packard. (c) Copyright 1992, Hewlett-Packard Company. This document contains proprietary information, which is protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. 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Edition 1 3/91 50700-90022 E0391 Edition 2 4/92 50700-90022 E0492 Edition 1 of this manual was titled HP LaserRX/MPE User's Manual: Collection Software This manual and the HP LaserRX/MPE User's Manual: Analysis Software replace part numbers 50700-90001, 50700-90010, and 50700-90016. Introduction to Performance Collection Software The HP Performance Collection Software captures performance data from HP 3000 MPE V and MPE/iX computer systems. It logs this data automatically and continuously while consuming only minimal system resources. The rich detail of the collected data allows for short term performance diagnosis while the compact storage allows long term trending from a single data source. The HP LaserRX/MPE product provides a flexible, high powered, graphical user interface to examine the data captured by the Performance Collection Software. This companion product to the Performance Collection Software must be purchased separately and is not required in order to analyze the performance data. HP LaserRX/MPE does simplify the task of analyzing the performance data significantly with its top down approach to system performance and is highly recommended as the best way to view Performance Collection Software data. The HP Performance Collection Software allows you to: * Collect comprehensive performance data continuously. * Analyze resource usage and isolate bottlenecks. * Document findings and conclusions. * Solve system management problems before they arise. Related Documents User information for HP LaserRX/MPE consists of the data analysis and display documentation included with your PC software and the Performance Collection Software manual included with your host software. Each manual is described briefly below: For HP LaserRX/MPE users: * HP LaserRX/MPE User's Manual: Analysis Software describes how to analyze performance data using your PC.1 * HP Performance Collection Software User's Manual (for MPE Systems) describes the HP 3000 software. Refer to it for information about the HP 3000 components of HP LaserRX/MPE. * HP LaserRX/MPE: A Journey of Discovery guides you through performance analysis using the HP LaserRX/MPE performance tool.1 * Using Basic Serial Connection Files shows you how to create special command files for serial connections.1 For HP GlancePlus Pak users: * HP GlancePlus User's Manual (for MPE/iX Systems) and HP GlancePlus User's Manual (for MPE V Systems) describe the GlancePlus diagnostic tool that is a companion product to Performance Collection Software. * HP Performance Collection Software User's Manual (for MPE Systems) describes the HP 3000 software. Refer to it for information about the HP 3000 components of HP LaserRX/MPE. 1 Supplied only with the HP LaserRX/MPE Analysis Software product. More about the Collection Software User's Manual The HP Performance Collection Software has three components: SCOPE (or SCOPEXL, if you are using an MPE/iX system), UTILITY, and EXTRACT. SCOPE(XL) is the performance data collector for MPE Systems. It continuously collects and summarizes performance data. UTILITY and EXTRACT are the host programs that let you interact with SCOPE(XL) and manage the data that it collects. This document--the HP Performance Collection Software User's Manual (for MPE Systems)--describes how to use the collection and management software that runs on the host HP 3000 system. It describes how the host components interact, provides detailed command descriptions for each program, and suggests how to use the programs to analyze and archive data efficiently.
NOTE This manual is written for use with MPE V and MPE/iX systems. Where performance data collection information pertains only to MPE V systems, the components are named SCOPE and SCOPE2. Where data collection information pertains only to MPE/iX systems, the components are named SCOPEXL and SCOPEXL2. If the information pertains to either or both systems, the names SCOPE(XL) and SCOPE(XL)2 are used.
Conventions Used in this Manual Computer font Represents screen text, including prompts and messages appearing on the screen. Italics Identifies variable parameter values in command syntax statements. UPPERCASE Identifies commands and parameters that are to be entered exactly as shown in command syntax statements. It also identifies the names of reference programs, commands, and files. Uppercase is also used to reference program, command, and file names. Indicates the key on the terminal or PC keyboard represented by what is enclosed. For example, Press Y directs you to press the "Y" key. Return or Enter Represents the terminal or PC key used to execute a command. Within Syntax Statements { } Braces enclose required elements. When several elements are stacked within braces, you must select one. [ ] Brackets enclose optional items. When several elements are stacked within brackets, you can select any one element or none. Punctuation Except for braces, brackets, and ellipses, all punctuation characters must be entered exactly as shown. [...] Horizontal ellipses enclosed in brackets indicate you can repeatedly select elements that appear within the immediately preceding pair or braces or brackets. If a punctuation character precedes the ellipsis, you must use that character as a delimiter to separate repeated elements unless only one element is selected. Using This Manual This manual is designed to help you begin to use the Performance Collection Software and to support your continued use. Chapter 1 Installing HP Performance Collection Software Describes hardware and software requirements, and explains how to install or update Performance Collection Software on your host system. Chapter 2 Performance Collection Software--An Overview Introduces the capabilities of the four Performance Collection Software host programs--SCOPE(XL), SCOPE(XL)2, UTILITY, and EXTRACT--and discusses the software's functionality. Chapter 3 Data Collection: SCOPE Provides detailed descriptions of the SCOPE(XL) PARM file directives and their parameters. Chapter 4 Data Management: UTILITY Provides detailed descriptions of the UTILITY program commands and their parameters. Chapter 5 Data Management: EXTRACT Provides detailed descriptions of the EXTRACT program commands and their parameters. Chapter 6 Archiving Strategies Gives recommended Performance Collection Software data archiving strategies. Chapter 7 Performance Collection Software Performance Alarms Provides a detailed description of the Performance Alarm feature of the SCOPE and SCOPEXL performance data collection programs. Chapter 8 What's New--Changes to Performance Collection Software Describes changes made to the software since version A of the HP LaserRX/MPE release. Appendix A MPE/iX Metric Information Gives additional metric information for MPE/iX users. Appendix B Service Level Agreements Describes the Service Level (SLA) enhancement to the SCOPEXL performance data collection program. Appendix C UTILITY SCAN Report Details Describes various reports that you can generate with the UTILITY SCAN command. Glossary Provides a quick, alphabetized reference to terms used in this manual.