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Unified Transaction Map

Introduction

A Unified Transaction Map (UTM) is a visual representation that illustrates the functional flow of components within a network, application, or transaction. Its purpose is to display:

  • An interconnection map of logical components, highlighting key metrics for each node and link. In this context, a “node” represents a logical component, and a “link” represents the connection between two such components.
  • A time-progress functional map, offering insights into the different stages and elements involved in the various phases of a business transaction.

Working with UTM

UTM comprises 4 important processes. 

  1. Creating UTM is your guide to creating and configuring Unified Transaction Maps with ease. Discover how to configure graphs to visualize your UTM. Learn to create nodes and links, assigning icons, data models, and metrics to your nodes.
  2. UTM Actions will walk you through the essential actions you can take to manage your Unified Transaction Map (UTM) configurations with ease.  On the main page, you have three primary actions – View, Edit, and, Delete. We’ll show you how to edit settings, manage permissions, and remove configurations.
  3. Configure UTM Visualization lets you pick your recently created Unified Transaction Map for your UTM panel.
  4. Visualization Options will help you personalize your UTM (Unified Transaction Map) and other visualizations to get the most out of your data. You have various options at your fingertips:
    • Panel Options
    • Unified Transaction Map
    • Standard Options
    • Data Links
    • Value Mappings
    • Thresholds
    • Add Field Override
    • Dashboard Filters for UTM

Further Reading

FAQs

By visualizing the transaction flow in UTM, you can easily spot nodes or links with abnormal metrics. Use the visualization options to highlight critical metrics and set thresholds to get alerted when values exceed normal ranges.

  • Edit the UTM configuration to drill down into the specific node’s metrics. Focus on parameters like response time, error rate, and throughput.
  • Look at the data models associated with the node. Analyze logs, error messages, and performance metrics.
  • Look for the underlying issues. This might involve checking hardware status, software configurations, or network conditions.

After deploying code changes:

  • Update UTM Configuration: Modify your UTM setup to include the newly deployed components.
  • Time Range Selector: Use the time range selector in UTM to compare metrics from before and after the deployment.
  • Transaction Flow Analysis: Examine the transaction flow diagrams to identify any changes in performance metrics. Look for anomalies or degradation in performance.
  • Historical Comparison: Compare current data with historical performance to identify any deviations.

 

To monitor critical business transactions:

  • Configuration: Set up UTM to include all key components involved in critical transactions. This includes servers, databases, and network paths.
  • Thresholds and Alerts: Configure thresholds for key performance indicators (KPIs) such as response time, transaction success rate, and error rate.
  • Real-Time Monitoring: Use UTM’s real-time monitoring features to watch these metrics continuously.
  • Data Links: Establish data links to quickly access detailed metrics and logs for troubleshooting.

Configure thresholds for key metrics to trigger alerts when values exceed defined limits. This helps in proactively managing issues before they impact the business.

Use the Object Level Permissions feature to assign view or modify rights to different roles, ensuring that only authorized personnel can access or alter sensitive configurations.

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