Reference Guide

Table Of Contents
Cartridge for VMware Rules 73
VirtualCenter Rules
VMW VirtualCenter Network IO
Purpose
This rule monitors for spikes and dramatic drops in network IO for a VirtualCenter.
Scope
VMWVirtualCenter
Views Displaying Alarms Based on this Rule
•“Virtual Infrastructure View” on page 98
•“vmExplorer Primary View” on page 100
•“Related Objects Views” on page 104
•“Actions Panel” on page 106
•“Navigation View” on page 107
•“Messages View” on page 109
•“Alarms Overview” on page 111
•“Alarms List View” on page 112
Rule Definition
Conditions State Action
The network usage is no more than 2.2 standard
deviations (NumSTDevs) from the mean network
usage.
Normal None
The network usage is more than 2.2 but no more
than 2.8 standard deviations from the mean network
usage.
Warning None
The network usage is more than 2.8 standard
deviations from the mean network usage.
Critical None