29 Workload Data Import Dialog Box

Use the Workload Data Import dialog box to:

29.1 Restoring Data from Your Memory File

To restore data from a memory file (ECP_name.MEMORY for OpenVMS, ecp_name.memory for UNIX), choose Restore from the File menu. The software reconstructs memory from any modified .MERG and .CLAS files. The configuration is displayed in the Network/System Configuration panel and the Workload Data Import dialog box is dismissed.

See Also Importing .CLAS Files Workload Data Import Dialog Box

29.2 Selecting a Domain for Imported Files

Each .MERG or .merg file can be associated with a domain. You can assign the Domain name by selecting the Data pulldown menu in the Workload Data Import window, then selecting the Domain menu item. This displays a Domain List selection dialog box in which you can enter and select domains. The default domain is Global.

See Also Workload Data Import Dialog Box

29.3 Importing System Data

To import collected and merged data for a system from a .MERG or .merg file:

  1. Choose .merg from the Data Source options.

  2. Click on the directory that stores the files.

    The file names are displayed in the Files list box.

  3. Double click on the desired file name.

    The file name is displayed in the Selection field and the configuration is displayed in the Network/System Configuration panel if the data is from an OpenVMS system. If the data is from a UNIX system, a dialog box appears that requests the type of CPU. After you specify the CPU type, additional dialog boxes appear requesting the disk type for each disk in the system. Once you have defined the CPU and disks, the configuration is displayed in the Network/System Configuration panel.

    When importing three or more .MERG files, a dialog box appears showing the name of the current file and its status during the import.

  4. Choose Close from the File menu in the Workload Data Import dialog box.

If you have previously imported network data and want to import a merge file:

  1. Choose .merg from the Data Source options.

  2. Click on the directory that stores the files.

    The file names are displayed in the Files list box.

  3. Double click on the desired file name.

    The file name is displayed in the Selection field and the configuration is displayed in the Network/System Configuration panel immediately if the data is from an OpenVMS system. If the data is from a UNIX system, a dialog box appears that requests the type of CPU. After you specify the CPU type, additional dialog boxes appear requesting the disk type for each disk in the system. Once you have defined the CPU and disks, the configuration is displayed in the Network/System Configuration panel.

  4. Choose Close from the File menu in the Workload Data Import dialog box.

See Also Workload Data Import Dialog Box Selecting a Domain for Imported Files

29.4 Importing Network Data

To model the extended Local Area Network (LAN) environment and provide multiprotocol support beyond the VMScluster protocol communications, you can add network data to the measured data that was collected to determine the effects of network traffic on a model. However, you must have previously created a .BASE file that includes the network information. Refer to the PerfCap Capacity Planner Reference Guide for information about how to create a network .BASE file.

When you have created and stored a network .BASE file, follow these steps:

  1. Filter the process type by protocol in the Define Classes dialog box.

  2. Choose .net from the Data Source options.

  3. Click on the directory that stores the network .BASE files.

    The file names are displayed in the Files list box.

  4. Double click on the desired file name.

    The file name is displayed in the Selection field and the configuration is displayed in the Network/System Configuration panel.

  5. Choose Close from the File menu in the Workload Data Import dialog box.

  6. Confirm the graphical configuration by comparing it to the actual configuration.

  7. Use the Workload Analysis window option menu to delete, connect, or disconnect components.

  8. Model the data once you have verified the configuration.

See Also Workload Data Import Dialog Box

29.5 Importing .CLAS Files

You can use the .CLAS files to restore workload classification schemes and merged data on a node by node basis, rather than restoring all nodes used in a previous session.

To restore workload classification schemes and data on a node by node basis:

  1. Choose .clas from the Data Source options.

  2. Use the file filter to specify the location of the .CLAS files you want to restore.

  3. Select the node.CLAS file(s) to import.

See Also Workload Data Import Dialog Box

29.6 File Menu

Use the File menu to access these menu items:

See Also Workload Data Import Dialog Box

29.6.1 Restore Menu Item

Use the Restore menu item to restore data and a configuration from your memory file (ECP_name.MEMORY for OpenVMS or ecp_name.memory for UNIX).

See Also Restoring Data from Your Memory File

29.6.2 Apply Menu Item

Use the Apply menu item to start the importing of System Data or Network Data.

29.6.3 Filter Menu Item

Use the Filter menu item to apply the filter specified in the Filter field.

See Also Filter

29.7 Data Menu

Use the Data menu to access this menu item:

See Also Workload Data Import Dialog Box

29.7.1 Domain Menu Item

Use the Domain menu item to display the Domain List window in which you can select a domain for imported files.

See Also Domain List Dialog Box

29.8 Data Source Menu Button

The Data Source menu button allows you to change the import data file type in the Filter field. There are three options:

See Also Workload Data Import Dialog Box Importing System Data Importing Network Data Importing .CLAS Files

29.9 Current Domain Field

The Current Domain field contains the domain name that will be associated with a .MERG or .merg file that you import. The default name is Global. To change the current domain, select Domain from the Data menu and follow the steps for using the Domains List dialog box.

See Also Workload Data Import Dialog Box

29.10 Files Read Panel

The Files Read panel displays the names of the files that you have read and the domain with which they are associated.

See Also Workload Data Import Dialog Box


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