Outlook Web Access > EX_OWATraffic Job
The EX_OWATraffic Job provides visibility into Outlook Web Access Traffic in the organization.
The EX_OWATraffic job is located in the Outlook Web Access Job Group.
Analysis Tasks for the EX_OWATraffic Job
View the analysis tasks by navigating to the Exchange > 2. CAS Metrics > Outlook Web Access > EX_OWATraffic > Configure node and select Analysis.
CAUTION: Most of these analysis tasks are preconfigured and should not be modified ordeselected. There is one that is deselected by default, as it is for troubleshooting purposes.
The following analysis tasks are selected by default:
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- OWA Traffic – Creates the SA_EX_OWATraffic_Details table, accessible under the job’s Results node
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- User Summary – Creates the SA_EX_OWATraffic_UserSummary table, accessible under the job’s Results node
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- Server View – Creates the SA_EX_OWATraffic_ServerSummary table, accessible under the job’s Results node
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- Server View – Creates the SA_EX_OWATraffic_ServerRanked table, accessible under the job’s Results node
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- SET HISTORY RETENTION – Sets retention period in months
- By default it is set to retain 6 months. This can be modified.
- See the Exchange History Retention topic for additional information
The following analysis task deletes table data from data collection and analysis jobs. This analysis task should remain cleared unless specifically needed:
CAUTION: Do not select the 00. Delete all History option. This analysis task is for troubleshooting and cleanup only. Data will be deleted from the database.
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- Deletes all History - LEAVE UNCHECKED – Clears all historical data
- See the Troubleshooting Data Collection topic for additional information
In addition to the tables and views created by the analysis tasks, the EX_OWATraffic Job produces the following pre-configured reports:
| Report | Description | Default Tags | Report Elements |
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| Top Servers by Average Load | This report shows servers with the highest average load. | None | This report is comprised of two elements: - Bar Chart – Displays top servers by average daily user count - Table – Provides details on top servers by average daily user count |
| Top Users (Outlook Web Access Traffic) | This report identifies top users of OWA. | None | This report is comprised of two elements: - Bar Chart – Displays top users - Table – Provides details on top users |