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Specifies that a report or histogram view displays the current values for counters. This option is the default for real-time data.


Specifies that a report or histogram view will display the average values for counters. This option is the default for logged data.


Specifies that a report or histogram view will display the minimum values for counters.


Specifies that a report or histogram view will display the maximum values for counters.


Click to add a counter set to the monitor.


Deletes the selected counter from the monitor.


Specifies that the selected counters be used on any computer on which the monitoring console is run.


Specifies that the selected counters be collected from a specific computer on the network.


Provides a space for you to enter or select the computers to monitor on the network.


Lists the names of performance objects available on the specified computer.


Lists the counters available to monitor on the computer. Click in the list and then press SHIFT+DOWN ARROW to select several counters.


Lists the performance objects available to monitor on the computer. Press SHIFT+DOWN ARROW to select all objects.


Specifies that you want to include all instances for the selected counter.


Specifies that you want tor use the instances selected from the list.


Lists instances for the selected counter. Select the instances you want included in the graph or other view. Press SHIFT+DOWN ARROW to select all instances.


Specifies that counter data be displayed in a line graph.


Specifies that counter data be displayed in a bar graph.


Specifies that counter data be displayed as text in a report.


Specifies whether the display will show the computer, performance object, counter, and instance, as well as the color (for graph or histogram) and the scale (for graphs) for displayed counters.


Specifies whether the display will include the last, minimum, maximum, and average values for the selected counter and the duration (total elapsed time shown in the graph).


Specifies whether the display will include the toolbar.


Lists options for the appearance of the area where data is charted.


Lists options for the style of border to surround the area where data is charted.


Specifies whether the computer will sample data periodically based on the interval you set.


Provides a space for you to type the number of seconds you want to use for the sampling interval.


Specifies the range of time for logged data that is included in the display.


Specifies the starting and ending times for the log data displayed based on the times indicated when you drag the bar or its handles.


Lists the counters currently selected for display. Select one to change its properties.


Specifies the color used for lines or bars representing counter values in graphs or histograms.


Specifies the scale used for lines or bars representing counter values in graphs or histograms.


Specifies the width used for lines representing counter values in graphs. This option does not affect histogram view.


Specifies the style used for lines representing counter values in graphs. This option does not affect histogram views.


Provides a space for you to type the title of the graph or histogram. This option does not affect report view.


Provides a space for you to type the name or label that you want to appear along the vertical axis of the graph or histogram. This option does not affect report view.


Specifies whether a vertical grid is displayed in the graph or histogram. This option does not affect report view.


Specifies whether a horizontal grid is displayed in the graph. This option does not affect report view.


Provides a space for you to type the maximum value for the vertical axis of the graph or histogram.


Provides a space for you to type the minimum value for the horizontal axis of the graph or histogram.


Specifies whether the display will include numeric values along the vertical axis of the graph or histogram. This option does not affect report view.


Defines labels or scale values for a graph or histogram view.


Defines view type, update interval, and elements of the graph, histogram, or report view.


Defines whether real-time or logged data is displayed, and sets the time range for the display of logged data.


Defines which counters are used and how their data is displayed when charted in graph or histogram view.


Specifies that a report or histogram view will display the default type of data. For real-time monitoring, the default is current data; for monitoring from a log, the default is average data.


Click to locate the log file you want.


Specifies that logged data be displayed from files that you select.


Specifies that current real-time data be displayed.


Lists the log files selected for display.


Click to add a log file to the list of data sources.


Click to delete a log file from the list of data sources.


Specifies that logged data be displayed from a SQL database accessed through the data source name (DSN) that you select.


Lists the data source names (DSNs) of available databases.


Lists the set of log records available for the database selected.


Specifies whether to display an index for each instance name to make each instance on the system unique; for example, multiple instances of a particular process running on your system.


Specifies that you want to select individual counters for the selected performance object.


Specifies that you want to include all counters for the selected performance object.


Displays a description of the selected counter.


Specifies the detail level of the counters displayed. The available levels are Advanced, Expert, Novice, and Wizard.


Select the display element to change in both graph and report views.


Click to change the color used for the selected display element in both graph and report views.


Displays the color that you select.


Click to change the font used for the text or numbers on your display in both graph and report views.


Shows how the text or numbers on your display in both graph and report views will look with the selected font.


Lists the counters currently selected for a log. To change the counters selected, click Add or Remove.


Lists the trace data providers selected for a trace log. To change the providers selected, click Add or Remove.


Provides a space for you to type a comment that describes this log.


Specifies that logging will continue until the log file size reaches the limit of available space on the disk.


Specifies that logging will continue until the log file reaches the limit you specify.


Provides a space for you to type the path to the folder where the log file will be stored.


Provides a space for you to type the name you want for the log file.


Lists the types of log file you can generate.


Click to provide the name, location, and file size limits of the log file generated.


Specifies whether to overwrite an existing log file with the current log file.


Lists the system data source names (DSNs) assigned to the available ODBC data sources.


Provides a space for you to type the name you want for the SQL logset.


Specifies that logging will stop when the SQL logset  reaches the limit you specify.


Provides a space for you to type the maximum size limit of the SQL logset in total records.


Provides a space for you to type the maximum size limit of the SQL logset in total records.


Specifies that logging will continue until the SQL logset reaches the size limit you specify.


Specifies whether to name the file using an automatically generated suffix. See the Example file name shown.


Provides a space for you to type the starting number you want used for an automatically generated suffix.


Specifies that the logging or scanning must be started manually.


Specifies that the logging or scanning will start automatically according to the parameters you set.


Specifies that the logging or scanning must be stopped manually.


Specifies that logging will stop when the log file reaches a specified maximum size.


Specifies that logging or scanning will stop after specified amount of time has elapsed.


Provides a space to type the number of units of time that define the duration of the sample interval. To change the number, click the scroll arrows.


Lists the available unit of time used to determine the duration of the sample interval. To change units, click the scroll arrows.


Specifies that logging or scanning should stop at a time and date you specify.


Specifies whether a new log or scan will start after the current log or scan is completed.


Specifies whether a program or command is run when a log file closes.


Provides a space for you to type the command you want run when a log file closes.


Provides a space to type a new buffer count setting for the trace log. To change the setting, click the scroll arrows.


Provides a space for you to type a new minimum buffer count setting for the trace log. You can also click the scroll arrows to select a new setting.


Provides a space for you to type a new maximum buffer size setting for the trace log. You can also click the scroll arrows to select a new setting.


Specifies whether the buffers will be flushed periodically.


Provides a space for you to type a new setting for the interval (in seconds) at which the buffers will be flushed. You can also click the scroll arrows to select a new setting.


Specifies whether to enable memory management tracing.


Specifies whether to include file I/O data in the trace.


Provides a space for you to type the friendly name you want to use for your log or alert settings.


Defines the name, path, and other attributes of the log file.


Defines when logging starts and stops and sets other attributes.


Defines which performance counters are logged and sets the update interval.


Define the trace providers used for logging.


Defines the memory buffers used by the log service during trace logging.


Defines counters and threshold values that trigger performance alerts.


Defines actions for the system to perform, such as sending a message or running a program, when an alert is triggered.


Lists installed trace log providers and whether they are currently enabled or disabled.


Specifies whether or not to display only enabled trace log providers in the Provider Status box.


Specifies that the system log data from nonsystem providers. Previously selected providers appear in the list box. To change the selected providers, click Add or Remove.


Specifies the time you want logging or scanning to start. Click the hours, minutes, seconds, and AM or PM entry in this box, and type or click the scroll arrows to edit.


Specifies the date you want logging or scanning to start. Type the month, day, and year you want. Click the down arrow to display a calendar, and select a date from the calendar.


Specifies the time you want logging or scanning to stop. Click the hours, minutes, seconds, and AM or PM entry in this box, and type or click the scroll arrows to edit.


Specifies the date you want logging or scanning to stop. Type the month, day, and year you want. Click the down arrow to display a calendar, and select a date from the calendar.


Specifies that you want to locate on a local or networked computer the file path and name for the command to run when logging to a specific file stops.


Specifies that an event appear in the application event log when the system triggers an alert.


Specifies that the system send a message when it triggers an alert.


Provides a space to type the name of the computer to which the system should send a message when it triggers an alert.


Specifies that the system start a log when it triggers an alert.


Lists the logs available for the system to run when it triggers an alert.


Specifies that the system run a program when it triggers an alert.


Provides a space to type the path and file name of the program or command to run when the system triggers an alert.


Click to locate the file path and name for the program or command to run when the system triggers an alert. This search can be performed on a local or networked computer.


Click to define command-line arguments to include when the system runs a program in response to the triggering of an alert. See the Example command-line arguments shown.


Specifies whether or not to pass data as a single argument or as multiple arguments to the program that is run in response to the triggering of an alert, depending on the requirements of the program. When passed as a single argument, commas delimit the individual arguments.


Specifies whether or not the date and time be included as an argument passed to the program that is run in response to the triggering of an alert.


Specifies whether or not the actual value that triggered the alert be included as an argument passed to the program that is run in response to the triggering of an alert.


Specifies whether or not the name of the alert be included as an argument passed to the program that is run in response to the triggering of an alert.


Specifies whether or not the name of the counter for which an alert was triggered be included as an argument passed to the program that is run in response to the triggering of an alert.


Specifies whether or not the threshold or limit value set for triggering an alert be passed as an argument to the program that is run in response to the triggering of an alert.


Specifies whether or not a text message be passed as an argument to the program that is run in response to the triggering of an alert.


Specifies the content of the text message to be passed to the program that is run in response to the triggering of an alert.


Provides a space where you can type a comment to describe an alert.


Lists counters currently selected for an alert. To change the counters selected, click Add or Remove.


Provides a space to define how the counter value triggers an alert. Click the scroll arrow to select Over when the alert is triggered by an increase in value or Under when the alert is triggered by a decrease in value.


Provides a space to type the numeric counter value that, in conjunction with the Over or Under setting, triggers an alert.


Specifies that you want to remove a counter from the alert. When removed, the counter no longer appears in the Counters list box.


Provides a space to type the number of units of time that define the duration of the sample interval. To change the number, click the scroll arrows.


Lists the available unit of time used to determine the duration of the sample interval. To change the units, click the scroll arrows.


Specifies the command-line arguments to be passed to a program that runs when the log service triggers an alert. If the arguments appear truncated, use the LEFT ARROW or RIGHT ARROW keys to display additional characters.


Specifies the command-line arguments as you add them by clicking the check boxes in this dialog box. If the arguments appear truncated, use the LEFT ARROW or RIGHT ARROW keys to display additional characters.


Specifies the path and file name of the log file. If the name appears truncated, use the LEFT ARROW or RIGHT ARROW keys to display additional characters.


Specifies the number of units in the current sample interval and provides a space for you to type a new amount. To increase or decrease the amount, click the scroll arrows.


Click the unit of time used to determine the duration of the sample interval. To change the units, click the scroll arrows.


Provides a space for you to type the name of the user account under which to log the data or perform the alert scan. If the user account is in another domain, use the format user@domain or domain\user.


Click to specify the password for the user account.


Provides a space to type the password for the user account.


Displays the user account, entered on the General tab, under which to log the counters. If a user account is not entered on the General tab, you can type it here. If the user account is in another domain, use the format user@domain or domain\user.


Provides a space to type the password entered in Password. It is used to confirm proper entry of this password.


Specifies the path and file name of the log file, including the automatically generated suffix. If the name appears truncated, use the LEFT ARROW or RIGHT ARROW keys to display additional characters.


Click to locate the path and file name of the log you want on a local or remote computer.


Provides a space for you to type the file size (in megabytes) at which the log service should cease logging to the current file. To change the number, click the scroll arrows or type in a figure.


Specifies the suffix format that is currently defined. You choose among various date formats or a numeric sequence (nnnnnn). To change the format, click the scroll arrows.


Specifies whether data concerning disk input/output operations is included in the trace log. You must select this option if you want to include file details.


Specifies whether data concerning TCP/IP send or receive requests is included in the trace log.


Specifies whether data concerning the creation or termination of processes is included in the trace log.


Specifies whether data concerning the creation or termination of threads is included in the trace log.


Specifies whether data collected by the system trace provider is logged. Using the system trace provider incurs some performance overhead.


Specifies whether data collected by a provider other than the system trace provider is logged. This option is selected by default.


Click to view each installed provider and its status.


Click to remove the selected provider from the Nonsystem providers list.


Click to select a provider for trace logging.


Specifies whether this message box is displayed in the future when you include page fault or file I/O data in a system trace.


Click to remove the selected object or counter from a counter set.


Click to add counters to a counter set.


Click to add objects to a counter set.