Processor\%Processor Time Vs Process\%Processor Time

[THY02K]

Question 1:
Guys, what's the difference between:
1. Processor\%Processor Time - Total
2. Process\%Processor Time - Total

See attached image "perfmon_ProcessorVsProcessor.JPG" - the two are different!

Question 2:
Also, how can it max over 100% at 101.563%?

Question 3:
I have access to another server with four processors. It's % Processor Time goes up to 400% plus?? What's happenning? Should I divide this figure by 4?

Question 4:
What's acceptable/suitable value for:
1. Processor\%Processor Time - Total
2. Process\%Processor Time - Total


Please refer to second attachment: "Physical Server CPU.processor loading.JPG"

Thanks!

[PeejAvery]

A process is an application which the operating system recognizes as essential to be running. The processor is just the hardware.

[THY02K]

Thanks, but, i think I understand distinction between "Process" and "Processor" - should the counters be equal though? That's what's bothering me...

[PeejAvery]

I see it now. I open my system monitor to see. If you notice, when you open up TaskMonitor System Idle Process sits at 99% to 100%. This means that System Idle Process is a process that takes up almost 100% of the processor. Hence the peaking out. The processor is based off applications not processes.

Does that help?