Native - Get Perf Data
This workflow uses the Get Performance History Data action to populate the AppStats and UserStats External Data Sources with performance history data to be used by workflows in the Upgrade package. These External Data Sources are overwritten if they have already been created.
The AppStats External Data Source has the following columns:
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| TYPE | The type of each used object. |
| NAME | The name of each used object. |
| ACCOUNT | The SAP account that used the object. |
| COUNT | The usage count for the object. |
The UserStats External Data Source has the following columns:
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| TYPE | The type of each used object. |
| NAME | The name of each used object. |
| ACCOUNT | The SAP account that used the object. |
| PERIOD | The month in which the object was used, specified in the form YYYYMM. |
| COUNT | The usage count for the object. |
In the UserStats External Data Source, the COUNT column will always be 0 for data retrieved from SAP kernel releases earlier than 700.
Creating RFC Destinations
Before you begin, you will need to create an RFC Destination for the SAP system from which to retrieve performance history data.
Preparing the Workflow
To prepare the Native - Get Perf Data workflow, log in as a LiveCompare Editor and drag its workflow template from the Templates folder into your own workspace. Then modify the workflow as follows:
To specify the system from which to retrieve performance history data:
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Select the System 3 parameter and choose ‘Edit RFC Destination’ from its context menu to display the RFC Destination dialog.
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Select the appropriate RFC Destination, then click ‘Save’.
Save the workflow using the ‘Save’ toolbar button.
Running the Workflow
To run the Native - Get Perf Data workflow, click the ‘Run’ toolbar button, choose ‘Run Now’ from the diagram’s context menu, or press F5. The currently running action is marked with an animated display. When the workflow execution has completed, the AppStats and UserStats External Data Sources will be populated with the extracted performance history data.
Performance History Workflows
The Upgrade package includes two workflows designed to retrieve performance history data.
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The Native - Get Perf Data workflow uses the Get Performance History Data action to extract User and Application Statistics from the specified RFC Destination. The performance statistics are stored in the ‘AppStats’ and ‘UserStats’ External Data Sources.
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The XDS - Get Perf Data workflow reads performance history data from an External Data Source.