Calculating Average Server Times

[AusKee]

Hey Everyone,


I need to show a chart that displays between 0 & 120 Seconds (including milliseconds) for Server Loading times tested daily and, then average out the worst servers based upon the daily values entered.


In example;


06/15/2017 - 4.02 Seconds
06/16/2017 - 22.92 Seconds
06/17/2017 - 11.03 Seconds
06/18/2017 - 5.90 Seconds
06/19/2017 - 4.62 Seconds
Average Server Loading Time - 9.69 Seconds


I've tried it with time. but, it makes the graph & charts go crazy. It also seems to try and switch the numbers to an actual time as in 01/01/1901 00:10 AM which, also messes up the charts.


I then tried it as currency or a value(number) and even generic. But, it's always incorrectly displaying in charts & graphs.


What would be the best way to accomplish this?

 

[thisoldman]

Is the data you posted exactly what you receive from a log file? I'll assume it is.

Excel 2012
	A	B	C	D	E
1	Log Text[?]			Loading Times in Seconds	Mean
2	06/15/2017 - 4.02 Seconds		06/15	4.02	9.69
3	06/16/2017 - 22.92 Seconds		06/16	22.92	9.69
4	06/17/2017 - 11.03 Seconds		06/17	11.03	9.69
5	06/18/2017 - 5.90 Seconds		06/18	5.9	9.69
6	06/19/2017 - 4.62 Seconds		06/19	4.62	9.69
7	Average Server Loading Time - 9.69 Seconds
Sheet1

Cell Formulas
Range	Formula
C2	=DATEVALUE(LEFT(A2, 10))
D2	=--SUBSTITUTE(RIGHT(A2, LEN(A2) - 13), " Seconds", "")
E2	=--SUBSTITUTE(RIGHT($A$7, LEN($A$7) - 30), " Seconds", "")

The dates in column C are Excel dates formatted as "mm/dd". The Loading Times and the Mean are simply decimal numbers. Select cells C1:E6 and Insert a Line Chart. You can then modify the vertical axis scale to have a fixed maximum of 120 seconds, if you wish.

 

[AusKee]

Is the data you posted exactly what you receive from a log file? I'll assume it is.

Excel 2012

	A	B	C	D	E
1	Log Text[?]			Loading Times in Seconds	Mean
2	06/15/2017 - 4.02 Seconds		06/15	4.02	9.69
3	06/16/2017 - 22.92 Seconds		06/16	22.92	9.69
4	06/17/2017 - 11.03 Seconds		06/17	11.03	9.69
5	06/18/2017 - 5.90 Seconds		06/18	5.9	9.69
6	06/19/2017 - 4.62 Seconds		06/19	4.62	9.69
7	Average Server Loading Time - 9.69 Seconds

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Sheet1​

Worksheet Formulas Cell Formula C2 =DATEVALUE(LEFT(A2, 10)) D2 =--SUBSTITUTE(RIGHT(A2, LEN(A2) - 13), " Seconds", "") E2 =--SUBSTITUTE(RIGHT($A$7, LEN($A$7) - 30), " Seconds", "") <tbody> </tbody>

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The dates in column C are Excel dates formatted as "mm/dd". The Loading Times and the Mean are simply decimal numbers. Select cells C1:E6 and Insert a Line Chart. You can then modify the vertical axis scale to have a fixed maximum of 120 seconds, if you wish.

Hi thisoldman,

Thanks for the response.
I may need more of a laymen's terms on how to do that. I am very new to excel lol

Date	Server Name	Citrix Server Loading	DBM Server Loading Time	Tech Initials		Row Labels	Average of DBM Server Loading Time		Row Labels	Average of Citrix Server Loading
6/17/2017	INTSVR001	5.62	3.89	AK		INTSVR001	3.89		INTSVR001	5.62
6/18/2017	INTSVR002	3.89	5.62	AK		INTSVR002	3.936		INTSVR002	5.074
6/18/2017	INTSVR002	4.62	2.39	AK		Grand Total	3.91875		Grand Total	5.27875
6/19/2017	INTSVR001	5.62	3.89	AK
6/18/2017	INTSVR002	5.62	3.89	AK
6/19/2017	INTSVR001	5.62	3.89	AK
6/21/2017	INTSVR002	5.62	3.89	AK
6/22/2017	INTSVR002	5.62	3.89	AK

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[thisoldman]

I see your data but I have no clue what you want to plot on your graphs. What is it that you are trying to show?

 

[AusKee]

I see your data but I have no clue what you want to plot on your graphs. What is it that you are trying to show?

The Average Citrix & DBM server load times.
Based on the averages of the data entered for each. Not to exceed a maximum of 120 Seconds.

Hope that helps :D

 

[thisoldman]

I still don't understand. Why do you need a graph to show the average times? I could say it in a sentence or two: "The average time is x seconds." What else are you trying to show?

 

[AusKee]

I still don't understand. Why do you need a graph to show the average times? I could say it in a sentence or two: "The average time is x seconds." What else are you trying to show?

My Manager wants something "Visual" to look at and, be able to filter and show at presentations.

 

[thisoldman]

Here's an attempt.

Date	Citrix INTSVR001	DBM INTSVR001	Citrix INTSVR002	DBM INTSVR002	Mean Citrix	Mean DBM
06/17	5.62	3.89			5.28	3.92
06/19	5.62	3.89			5.28	3.92
06/19	5.62	3.89			5.28	3.92
06/18			3.89	5.62	5.28	3.92
06/18			4.62	2.39	5.28	3.92
06/18			5.62	3.89	5.28	3.92
06/21			5.62	3.89	5.28	3.92
06/22			5.62	3.89	5.28	3.92

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Prep
Formatted dates to "mm/dd"
Separated and sorted INTVR001 and INTSVR002
Added columns for the Means

Insert Line with marker chart

Format markers and lines
Removed markers for the two Means, lines to 1 pt
Removed lines for other series
Formatted marker shapes and colors
Removed Means from the legend

Add labels and move legend

 

[thisoldman]

A link to the file: https://www.dropbox.com/s/ks1hlahudcmbjbz/AusKee_chart.xlsx?dl=0

 

[AusKee]

The only problem is separating the columns like that per server won't work. as, we have 263 (roughly, not including VS/VM) Servers.
I have it right now set up with data validation that checks to see if the server the "tech" typed in corresponds with an actual existing server.

Also, the images you posted seem to be broken I can't view them.

Thank you for helping with this :D I appreciate it