Reference Guide

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Cartridge for VMware Rules 59
ESX Server Rules
VMW ESX Server CPU Utilization
Purpose
This rule monitors for spikes, dramatic drops, and sustained high levels in CPU
utilization for an ESX Server.
Scope
VMWESXServerCPUs
Views Displaying Alarms Based on this Rule
•“Virtual Infrastructure View” on page 98
•“vmExplorer Primary View” on page 100
•“Summary View” on page 101
•“Related Objects Views” on page 104
•“Actions Panel” on page 106
•“Navigation View” on page 107
•“Infrastructure Overview” on page 108
•“Alarms Overview” on page 111
•“Alarms List View” on page 112
Rule Definition
Conditions State Action
The CPU utilization is no more than 2.2 standard
deviations from the mean CPU utilization and the
CPU utilization is at 90 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 90
percent but not greater than 93 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 93 percent.
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