The following table lists the available data sources that can be used for data analysis, such as running a Qapp, comparing network data.
Data Analysis Type |
Data Source |
Description |
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History Data |
Select a Time Point |
Use the saved device data which is nearest to the specified historical time point. Default search scope: ± 2 hours. |
Select a Time Period |
Use the latest device data saved during the specified historical time period. For example, there are two benchmark tasks over a specified time, and task1 was executed earlier than task2. The task1 successfully retrieved device configuration and ARP but did not get MAC table, while the task2 successfully retrieved ARP/MAC table but did not get the configuration, then the system will use the configuration retrieved in task1 and ARP/MAC table retrieved in task2 as the data source. |
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Use the latest device data saved in the database directly. |
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Live Data |
Pull Live Data Once |
Log in to the device instantly to retrieve live data for once. |
Pull Live Data Regularly |
Log in to the device to retrieve live data regularly based on the customized frequency. |
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Log in to the device instantly to retrieve real-time data. This option is only available in the following locations: ▪Device Details pane - Configuration File and Data Tables ▪Dashboard widgets, such as Configlet by Config Parser When you click Retrieve, it will be selected as the data source. Tip: The retrieved data can be saved as Current Baseline for history data analysis. |
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