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VMW Resource Pool CPU Utilization
Purpose
This rule monitors for spikes, dramatic drops, and sustained high levels in CPU
utilization for a resource pool.
Scope
VMWResourcePool
Views Displaying Alarms Based on this Rule
•“Virtual Infrastructure View” on page 98
•“vmExplorer Primary View” on page 100
•“Summary View” on page 101
•“Resource Pools Relationship Tree View” on page 103
•“Related Objects Views” on page 104
•“Actions Panel” on page 106
•“Navigation View” on page 107
•“Infrastructure Overview” on page 108
Rule Definition
Conditions State Action
The CPU utilization is no more than 2.2 standard
deviations (NumSTDevs) from the mean CPU
utilization and the CPU utilization is at 75 percent or
less.
Normal None
The CPU utilization is more than 2.2 but no more
than 2.8 standard deviations from the mean CPU
utilization, or the CPU utilization is greater than 75
percent but not greater than 83 percent.
Warning None
The CPU utilization is more than 2.8 standard
deviations from the mean CPU utilization, or the
CPU utilization is greater than 83 percent.
Critical E-mail
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