2. USAGE CONSIDERATIONS › 2.3 Use Within the Information Structure

2.3 Use Within the Information Structure

The maximum value of data, such as that made available by the
CA MICS Network Analyzer, is realized when the data is
analyzed and presented within a comprehensive information
organization or structure.  The organization of this chapter
is based on an information structure by which Information
Systems (I/S) management can define and classify the various
users of information within the I/S group, and understand
what information is required for their responsibilities to be
effectively managed.

The following sections provide many suggestions, recommended
reports, techniques, and other considerations to help you in
your analysis and use of the data contained in the CA MICS
files.  Section 2.3.1 provides an introduction to the concept
of an information structure, Section 2.3.2 explains how to
locate an area of interest within this section, and the
remaining 2.3.x sections provide guidelines and
considerations for using and analyzing SNA data.

   1 - Introduction to the Information Structure
   2 - Index into the Information Structure
   3 - Service Level Analysis
   4 - Installation Environment Analysis