Bandwidth Dashboard

The Bandwidth Dashboard provides a global view of data transfer usage in MSPControl. You can filter by date range (e.g., daily, monthly) to see how much bandwidth has been consumed and identify trends. There’s also an option to export the results for further analysis.

Overview

When you navigate to Dashboards > Bandwidth Dashboard, you’ll see a form to select a From and To date. Once you pick your desired date range, click Apply (or use the < Previous Month / Next Month > buttons) to refresh the report. The resulting table shows:

• Hosting Space – Typically “System,” representing all bandwidth usage in your environment.
• Status – Whether the system is Active or Suspended.
• Allocated, MB – The total bandwidth allocation (if applicable).
• Used, MB – The actual amount of bandwidth consumed within the selected date range.
• Usage, % – Percentage of allocated bandwidth that has been used.
• User – The owner or account associated with the bandwidth usage (e.g., serveradmin).
• Nested Spaces – Number of sub-spaces under the main System space, if any.

An Export Report button at the top generates an .htm file with the bandwidth usage details. You can save or print this file for recordkeeping, audits, or capacity planning.

Detailed View

Clicking the “eye” icon (View Details) next to the System row opens a modal showing a breakdown of bandwidth usage by resource category (e.g., Web, FTP, Mail), along with the amount of Sent and Received traffic. This allows you to see precisely where bandwidth is being consumed within the selected date range, helping you pinpoint trends or potential areas for optimization.

The specific list may vary depending on which services are enabled in your environment. This breakdown helps you see at a glance where disk usage is concentrated. For even more detail, clicking the System link in the table navigates to Account > Space Statistics, showing each resource in greater depth.

Best Practices

• Review Usage by Date Range – Utilize the From and To fields or the < Previous Month / Next Month > buttons to observe bandwidth trends over specific periods.
• Export for Analysis – Use the .htm export feature to capture a snapshot of bandwidth consumption for audits, billing reviews, or performance assessments.
• Monitor Overages – Keep an eye on the Used, MB and Usage, % columns to ensure that your bandwidth consumption stays within set limits.
• Investigate Spikes – Significant or unexpected increases in bandwidth usage may indicate increased traffic, large backups, or misconfigurations that require prompt investigation.