Create a Resource Tile

  1. From Dashboard > Dashboard 2.0, create a new dashboard or select from an existing dashboard collection.

    See Create Dashboards to learn about creating dashboards.

  2. Click CREATE TILE or + from the toolbar.

  3. In the ADD TILE screen that appears, select RESOURCE.

Add Metric Tile Screen
  1. Select one of the following:
Tile OptionFunctionality
Build my ownVisualize availability, inventory, or a count of resources grouped by attributes like OS, resource type, or client name.
Inventory by TypeVisualize all resources by resource type.
Inventory by OSVisualize all resources by OS.
Device AvailabilityVisualize all resources by availability state.
Resource Group AvailabilityVisualize all resources in resource group by availability state.
Resource CountVisualize count of resources of a given Resource Type.
Global AssetsVisualize inventory across the geography.

Build my own

Click here to view how to Build Your Own Query
  1. Select the Build my own tab. This enables you to create a custom tile.
Add Metric Tile Screen
  1. Click the + QUERY and select the attributes from the drop-down list as you build the query. Click the + button to add additional attributes.

    Note: You can combine multiple filters together to view only the required alerts. The query is completed and the results are displayed in the preview graph.

  2. Alternatively, click </> to use the advanced query builder.
    Note: Click </> again to close the advanced query field and switch back to the basic query builder format.

  3. Enter a query or click inside the box to see a list of OpsQL attributes.

  4. Click the optional Legend icon and enter {{ in the EDIT LEGEND field to see a list of options.

  5. Select the visualization from the following options:

Chart TypeDescription
PieDisplays a pie chart.
Single ValueDisplays a single value.
ListDisplays values in a list format.
BarDisplays the bar representation of the values.
GeoDisplays the geographical location of the resource.
  1. From the GROUP BY option, select an attribute. You can select up to two attributes.

    Notes:

    • In the List visualization, the second attribute values are displayed in a multi-column colored list.
    • By default type the attribute.
    • You also have the option to edit the + Query and Attribute The following is a sample illustration of a multi-column list:
Add Metric Tile Screen
  1. Enable the Split subgroups to view each grouping as a separate row.
    Notes:

    • The multi-column list and split subgroup options are available for List chart only.
    • The colors are displayed based on the default color categorization of alerts.
    • Click the count or any column in the multi-column list to drill down and see the contextual list of alerts in the alerts browser.
  2. See Visualization to know on how to customize the Resource Tile.

  3. Click CREATE. The Resource tile is created and displayed on the main dashboard page.

Inventory by Type

Click here to view Inventory by Type
  1. Select the Inventory by Type tab. This enables you to create a custom tile.
Add Metric Tile Screen
  1. Click the + QUERY and select the attributes from the drop-down list as you build the query. Click the + button to add additional attributes.

    Note: You can combine multiple filters together to view only the required alerts. The query is completed and the results are displayed in the preview graph.

  2. Alternatively, click </> to use the advanced query builder.
    Note: Click </> again to close the advanced query field and switch back to the basic query builder format.

  3. Enter a query or click inside the box to see a list of OpsQL attributes.

  4. Click the optional Legend icon and enter {{ in the EDIT LEGEND field to see a list of options.

  5. Select the visualization from the following options:

Chart TypeDescription
PieDisplays a pie chart.
Single ValueDisplays a single value.
ListDisplays values in a list format.
BarDisplays the bar representation of the values
GeoDisplays the geographical location of the resource.
  1. From the GROUP BY option, select an attribute. You can select up to two attributes.

    Notes:

    • In the List visualization, the second attribute values are displayed in a multi-column colored list.
    • By default type the attribute.
    • You also have the option to edit the + Query and Attribute The following is a sample illustration of a multi-column list:
Add Metric Tile Screen
  1. Enable the Split subgroups to view each grouping as a separate row.
    Notes:

    • The multi-column list and split subgroup options are available for List chart only.
    • The colors are displayed based on the default color categorization of alerts.
    • Click the count or any column in the multi-column list to drill down and see the contextual list of alerts in the alerts browser.
  2. See Visualization to know on how to customize the Resource Tile.

  3. Click CREATE. The Resource tile is created and displayed on the main dashboard page.

Inventory by OS

Click here to view Inventory by OS
  1. Select the Inventory by OS tab. This enables you to create a custom tile.
Add Metric Tile Screen
  1. Click the + QUERY and select the attributes from the drop-down list as you build the query. Click the + button to add additional attributes.

    Note: You can combine multiple filters together to view only the required alerts. The query is completed and the results are displayed in the preview graph.

  2. Alternatively, click </> to use the advanced query builder.
    Note: Click </> again to close the advanced query field and switch back to the basic query builder format.

  3. Enter a query or click inside the box to see a list of OpsQL attributes.

  4. Click the optional Legend icon and enter {{ in the EDIT LEGEND field to see a list of options.

  5. Select the visualization from the following options:

Chart TypeDescription
PieDisplays a pie chart.
Single ValueDisplays a single value.
ListDisplays values in a list format.
BarDisplays the bar representation of the values
GeoDisplays the geographical location of the resource.
  1. From the GROUP BY option, select an attribute. You can select up to two attributes.

    Notes:

    • In the List visualization, the second attribute values are displayed in a multi-column colored list.
    • By default os the attribute.
    • You also have the option to edit the + Query and Attribute The following is a sample illustration of a multi-column list:
Add Metric Tile Screen
  1. Enable the Split subgroups to view each grouping as a separate row.
    Notes:

    • The multi-column list and split subgroup options are available for List chart only.
    • The colors are displayed based on the default color categorization of alerts.
    • Click the count or any column in the multi-column list to drill down and see the contextual list of alerts in the alerts browser.
  2. See Visualization to know on how to customize the Resource Tile.

  3. Click CREATE. The Resource tile is created and displayed on the main dashboard page.

Device Availability

Click here to view Device Availability
  1. Select the Device Availability tab. This enables you to create a custom tile.
Add Metric Tile Screen
  1. Click the + QUERY and select the attributes from the drop-down list as you build the query. Click the + button to add additional attributes.

    Notes:

    • By default the OPSQL query is already generated. Below is the OpsQl:
        availabilityState NOT IN ("unmonitored")
    
        
    • You can combine multiple filters together to view only the required alerts. The query is completed and the results are displayed in the preview graph.
  2. Alternatively, click </> to use the advanced query builder.
    Note: Click </> again to close the advanced query field and switch back to the basic query builder format.

  3. Enter a query or click inside the box to see a list of OpsQL attributes.

  4. Click the optional Legend icon and enter {{ in the EDIT LEGEND field to see a list of options.

  5. Select the visualization from the following options:

Chart TypeDescription
PieDisplays a pie chart.
Single ValueDisplays a single value.
ListDisplays values in a list format.
BarDisplays the bar representation of the values
GeoDisplays the geographical location of the resource.
  1. From the GROUP BY option, select an attribute. You can select up to two attributes.

    Notes:

    • In the List visualization, the second attribute values are displayed in a multi-column colored list.
    • By default availabilityState is the attribute.
    • You also have the option to edit the + Query and Attribute The following is a sample illustration of a multi-column list:
Add Metric Tile Screen
  1. See Visualization to know on how to customize the Resource Tile.
  2. Click CREATE. The Resource tile is created and displayed on the main dashboard page.

Resource Group Availability

Click here to view the Resource Group Availability
  1. Select the Resource Group Availability tab. This enables you to create a custom tile.
Add Metric Tile Screen
  1. Click the + QUERY and select the attributes from the drop-down list as you build the query. Click the + button to add additional attributes.

    Note:

    • You can combine multiple filters together to view only the required alerts. The query is completed and the results are displayed in the preview graph.
  2. Alternatively, click </> to use the advanced query builder.
    Note: Click </> again to close the advanced query field and switch back to the basic query builder format.

  3. Enter a query or click inside the box to see a list of OpsQL attributes.

  4. Click the optional Legend icon and enter {{ in the EDIT LEGEND field to see a list of options.

  5. Select the visualization from the following options:

Chart TypeDescription
PieDisplays a pie chart.
Single ValueDisplays a single value.
ListDisplays values in a list format.
BarDisplays the bar representation of the values
GeoDisplays the geographical location of the resource.
  1. From the GROUP BY option, select an attribute. You can select up to two attributes.

    Notes:

    • In the List visualization, the second attribute values are displayed in a multi-column colored list.
    • By default deviceGroups.name and availabilityState is the attribute.
    • You also have the option to edit the + Query and Attribute The following is a sample illustration of a multi-column list:
Add Metric Tile Screen
  1. In the CUSTOMIZE COLUMNS section, select the checkbox to display the information.
FunctionalityDescription
Device Groups.nameName of the device group
Notes: By default Device Groups.name is checked and cannot be unchecked.
Availability StateCheck the status of the resource.
Group CountGroup count information for resource.
Resource CountView the resource count information for the resource.
Add Metric Tile Screen
  1. See Visualization to know on how to customize the Resource Tile.
  2. Click CREATE. The Resource tile is created and displayed on the main dashboard page.

Resource Count

Click here to view the Resource Count
  1. Select the Resource Count tab. This enables you to create a custom tile.
Add Metric Tile Screen
  1. The default OPSQL query is already generated. Below is the OPSQL:
type = "Server"

Note: You also have the option to edit the OPSQL.

  1. Alternatively, click </> to use the advanced query builder.
    Note: Click </> again to close the advanced query field and switch back to the basic query builder format.
  2. Enter a query or click inside the box to see a list of OpsQL attributes.
  3. Select the visualization from the following options:
Chart TypeDescription
PieDisplays a pie chart.
Single ValueDisplays a single value.
ListDisplays values in a list format.
BarDisplays the bar representation of the values
GeoDisplays the geographical location of the resource.
  1. In the List visualization, the servers count is displayed. The following is a sample illustration of a multi-column list:
Add Metric Tile Screen
  1. See Visualization to know on how to customize the Resource Tile.
  2. Click CREATE. The Resource tile is created and displayed on the main dashboard page.

Global Assets

Click here to view the Global Assets
  1. Select the Global Assets tab. This enables you to create a custom tile.
Add Metric Tile Screen
  1. Click the + QUERY and select the attributes from the drop-down list as you build the query. Click the + button to add additional attributes.

    Note: You can combine multiple filters together to view only the required alerts. The query is completed and the results are displayed in the preview graph.

  2. Alternatively, click </> to use the advanced query builder.
    Note: Click </> again to close the advanced query field and switch back to the basic query builder format.

  3. Enter a query or click inside the box to see a list of OpsQL attributes.

  4. Select the visualization from the following options:

Chart TypeDescription
PieDisplays a pie chart.
Single ValueDisplays a single value.
ListDisplays values in a list format.
BarDisplays the bar representation of the values
GeoDisplays the geographical location of the resource.
  1. From the GROUP BY option, select an attribute. You can select up to two attributes.

    Notes:

    • In the Geo visualization, the second attribute values are displayed in a multi-column colored list.
    • By default location the attribute.
    • You also have the option to edit the + Query and Attribute The following is a sample illustration of a multi-column list:
Add Metric Tile Screen
  1. See Visualization to know on how to customize the Resource Tile.
  2. Click CREATE. The Resource tile is created and displayed on the main dashboard page.

Visualization

  1. Click the Visualization tab to customize the visualization further:
    • HEADER: Set a name, color, size, and alignment for the header.
    • Grid Lines: Select the color of the grid lines, enable or disable the grid lines by clicking the toggle ON or OFF, Grid Lines option.
      Note: By default the Grid Lines is enabled.
    • Background Color: Select the background color, enable or disable the background color by clicking the toggle ON or OFF background color.
      Note: By default the Background Color is disabled.
    • Attribute: Select the color for the attribute, the size, bold or Italics.
List Value of Alert Tile Dashboard View

Examples

The following are example illustrations for each visualization:

  • See Value to view example illustrations for each visualization.
  • See Line/Bar to view example illustrations for each visualization.
  • See Pie to view example illustrations for each visualization.
  • See Geomap to view example illustrations for each visualization.
  • See List to view example illustrations for each visualization.