> # Generating a Report

> You can generate reports based on a selected template or you can schedule the report to run at a specified time.

> 1. In the configuration window, use the drop-down to define the scope for report generation.

> In the Scope drop-down, you can select a scope group with dual fabrics, the traffic data generated by hosts and storage end devices are displayed side-by-side which enables you to view and compare traffic data generated on dual fabrics. To View this report, in the Other Predefined folder, select Traffic by VSAN (Dual Fabrics). Click Options to select the Device Type and Fabrics. Click Save to save the configuration.

> 2. From the menu bar, select Reports > Generate.

> You see the Generate Report window.

> 3. In the Generate a Report Using pane, expand the folders and select the report.

> In the Other Pre-defined folder, you can use the drop-down to select either All Devices or Host Devices while generating a report.

> 4. (Optional) In the Report Options pane, you can edit the Report Name.
> 5. (Optional) Check the Report is only visible to the Owner check box to change the attribute of the report. If selected, the report can be viewed only by the specific user and network administrator.
> 6. .(Optional) Check the Export to Csv/Excel check box to export the report in to a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet.
> 7. In the Repeat radio buttons, if you select:
> - Never - The report is generated only during the current session.
> - Once - The report is generated on a specified date and time apart from the current session.
> - Daily -The report is generated everyday based on the Start and End date at a specified time.
> - Weekly - The report is generated once a week based on the Start and End date at a specified time.
> - .Monthly - The report is generated once every month based on the Start and End date at a specified time.
> 8. (Optional) In the Email Report radio buttons, if you select:
> - No - You will not receive an e-mail notification.
> - Link Only - You will receive only a link to the report in the e-mail notification. You can specify the e-mail address of the recipient along with a desired subject.
> - Contents - You will receive the report contents in the e-mail notification. You can specify the e-mail address of the recipient along with a desired subject.
> 9. Click the Create button to generate a report based on the specifications.

> You see the report results in a new browser window.

> Alternatively, you can view the report by choosing Report > View and selecting the report name from the report template that you used in the navigation pane

> Note The Start Date must be at least five minutes earlier than the EndDate.

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