Why Performance reports on Infrastructure is Important?

Performance Reports on Infrastructure

 

Performance reports on infrastructure aims to present a comprehensive overview of a system’s performance in important aspects. These reports serve the purpose of analyzing patterns and detecting areas that require closer examination. Identifying performance issues can be challenging since they might not be directly related to metrics like CPU, memory, or networking. Moreover, they may not generate clear error messages in logs and can result from specific bottlenecks within the system. By establishing and reporting on performance metrics, we can ensure a favorable user experience for customers.

 

Database Reporting

 

Database reports are intended to show the overall footprint across all databases. Several key indicators such as database size, wait time, availability, and number of connections help to identify which environments require the most attention and are going to be most impactful if they are taken down for maintenance.

 

• Reports provided
  • Database metrics
• Tools
  • OEM
• Overview of report content
  • Size (GB)
  • Availability (%)
  • Wait Time (%)
• Frequency of report generation
  • Monthly
• Location of stored output
• Communication mechanism

 

 

Network Reporting

 

Network reports are intended to show the overall utilization and availability of the network. Networking paths can be complicated and are not always easily understood through diagrams. Network traffic patterns are critical in understanding interoperability between systems and designing risk mitigation schemes.

 

• Reports provided
  • Network (MB/s)
  • Network uptime
• Tool
  • SolarWinds
• Overview of report content
  • Utilization across all interfaces (MB/s) over a 30-day period
  • Network availability for the month
• Frequency of report generation
  • Monthly

Other Reports

Helpdesk reports are collected from your helpdesk software like Jira or ServiceNow and presented on a monthly basic. Here is an example of that report.

Performance reports on infrastructure serve as a vital tool in maintaining and optimizing infrastructure systems. By carefully analyzing performance data, trends can be identified, and potential areas of concern can be addressed proactively. It is important to recognize that performance issues are not always straightforward and may require thorough investigation to identify the underlying causes. Therefore, defining and reporting on performance metrics becomes crucial to ensure a seamless and satisfactory experience for the users of the infrastructure. By continuously monitoring and optimizing performance, organizations can enhance the efficiency, reliability, and overall success of their infrastructure systems.

Authored by Vijay Chander – All rights reserved 2023