Monitoring the virtualization environment by using the Performance and Capacity Monitor function

The Performance and Capacity Monitor function collects allocation and usage data for virtualized server resources. When the Hardware Management Console is at version 8.6.0, or later, you can also export data metrics that are collected for the specified time. It displays data in the form of graphs and tables, which are viewable from the Performance and Capacity Monitor home page. The Performance and Capacity Monitor function is available in the Hardware Management Console (HMC) Version 8, Release 8.1.0, or later.

The Performance and Capacity Monitor function gathers and displays capacity reporting data and performance monitoring data. You can monitor processor, memory, virtual storage, and virtual network resource usage. This data can help you better understand how managed systems and logical partitions are using resources, and whether resources are under-used or over-used. It can also help you identify and fix performance bottlenecks. By using the Performance and Capacity Monitor, you can manage current capacity and plan for future requirements.