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title: Generate performance charts
description: Follow these steps to generate Performance charts using Instance Observer.
locale: en-US
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topic_type: task
last_updated: "2026-03-12"
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breadcrumb: [Real-time Instance health monitoring and analysis, Monitor instance performance, Platform Health, Using Impact, Impact]
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# Generate performance charts

Follow these steps to generate Performance charts using Instance Observer.

## Before you begin

Role required: admin

## Procedure

1.  Navigate to **Impact** > **Platform Health** > **Monitor** > **Instance Observer**.

2.  From the **Performance** menu, select the telemetry option to evaluate.

    \[Omitted image "io-perf-menu.png"\] Alt text: The Performance menu listing all of the telemetry charts available.

3.  Select the reporting options:

4.  -   Instance
-   Metrics \(The metrics available depend on the report selected.\)
-   Date range
-   Options and add-ons
5.  Select **Get Snapshot**.

    **Note:** Options available on Report and Charts:

    -   Select a data point to view additional actions or remove the entry.
    -   Right-click to isolate a data point.
    -   Select and drag across the chart to drill down.
    -   Download to PNG, SVG, or CSV files or view transactions on the instance.
    -   Change the report type.

**Parent Topic:**[Real-time Instance health monitoring and analysis](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/impact/instance-observer-performance.md)