Using vCenter performance graphs

For the more convenient option to review performance data, vCenter captures performance data and depicts the output in forms of graphs. Although this may not provide the same level of flexibility and detail as esxtop, this serves the purpose for a high-level overview.

Getting ready

You will need access to vCenter with a role that has the permission to view and modify performance charts.

How to do it...

To be able to view the performance charts, have a look at the following steps:

1. Connect to the vCenter server and select an object/hierarchy you want to monitor performance for. Navigate to Monitor | Performance to bring up the performance Overview or Advancedview.

 

2. Performance charts can be pulled against a vCenter instance, a data center, a cluster, an ESXi host, or a VM. In the following screenshot, we look into the host CPU's past day performance:

The Advanced view displays real-time data

3. By default, the real-time CPU data is displayed. You can switch between the...