What is a single pane of glass and why is it so important?
"A single pane of glass is a management console that integrates information from multiple components into a unified display." - whatis.com
The phrase, Single Pane of Glass is often used as a synonym for dashboard.
A few of the benefits to having a single pane of glass:
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After NMIS is installed you then need to Install/upgrade opCharts
Install/upgrade opCharts - opCharts Installation Guide
Get a free trial license key for opCharts - https://opmantek.com/opcharts-dashboards-charts-management/
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How much data is the right amount, and how much is too much?
Before getting into creating a dashboard you should understand what goes into designing a useful dashboard.
1. Limit Each Dashboard to 5-7 Groups of Data
2. Group layout should be organized by data, time period or visualization
3. No Group Should Have More than 5-7 Data Sets
4. Each Data Set Should Be Easily Distinguishable from Other Data Sets in Group
5. Similar Data Sets Across Groups Should Use Similar Colors/
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Icons
6. Colors and Shapes Should Be Used with Purpose and Definition
7. Entire dashboard should be visible at one time, as should each group
While looking at the image below, try and understand why the dashboard is poorly designed:
