2. USAGE CONSIDERATIONS

This chapter describes guidelines for the presentation,
interpretation, and application of the data made available by
the CA MICS Network Analyzer. An overview of the scope and
general areas of application of the Analyzer's data is
presented, followed by a more detailed discussion of
terminology, concepts, components, and data flow as they
relate to the available data.

An introduction to the generalized CA MICS Information
Structure will acquaint you with the relationships among CA
MICS data sources.  Subsequent sections target the specific
data archived by CA MICS within this overall structure.

Finally, specialized analyses, sample SAS code, and data
manipulation guidelines are provided.

This section contains the following topics:

2.1 Introduction to the Use of Network Data

2.2 General Analysis Considerations

2.3 Use Within the Information Structure

2.4 Specialized Analysis

2.5 Data Manipulation Guidelines

2.6 Multiple Session Manager Considerations