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Create a Clustered Metric

A clustered metric is a metric that calculates the provided value for each element of a cluster separately. A clustered metric can be Static or Dynamic. When you cluster over a resource group, you do not need to create a metric for each of the clustered items. You also do not need to add a new metric every time a new member is added to the resource group.

When you define a dynamic clustered metric, a recursive clustering feature enables you to define the clustered metric. This feature enables you to:

• Calculate metrics for dynamic and complex resources that have multiple hierarchy levels
• Have drill-down capabilities from the results in reports and the Dashboard to lower levels in the resource tree. This capability enables you to find out where the problem is when there is a breach.

Note: Defining resource groups is described in Adding a Resource Group.

Follow these steps:

1. In the Metric Details page, click the Clustering tab.
2. Select This metric is clustered, as follows, and then:
3. Select the resource group to which the clustering metric applies.
4. Select one of the following options:
   • For dynamic clustering: Select dynamically; all items are included.
   • For static clustering: Select statically; only the following items are included and then click Add. A pop-up window opens:
5. Select one or more resources from the selected group and click OK. The selected resources are added to the Static list.
6. Click OK.

   The clustered metric is added.

Note: You can use the search results grid to obtain information on clustered metrics. In the search results grid menu bar, click . Select Show/Hide Columns. The Grid Settings window opens. Scroll down to select Cluster Base Group Click OK. The column is added to the search results list.