What is 'data provider' in SAP SV-SMG-MON - Monitoring & Alerting?

data provider - Overview

• Component: SV-SMG-MON

• Component Name: Monitoring & Alerting

• Description: An entity in the data provider connector responsible for data retrieval. Each implementation of a data provider, e.g. an ABAP function module or a web service method, has its own configuration. The data provider can be called up by the Extractor Framework extension if it is an ABAP object by an agent application within the Diagnostic Agent

data provider - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  A data provider is a component of the SAP Solution Manager (SV-SMG-MON Monitoring & Alerting) that provides data to the system. It is responsible for collecting, storing, and providing access to data from various sources, such as databases, applications, and other systems. Data providers are used to create reports and dashboards that provide insights into the performance of the system.
  
  How to use it: 
  Data providers can be used to create reports and dashboards that provide insights into the performance of the system. To use a data provider, you must first configure it with the necessary information, such as the source of the data and any filters or parameters that should be applied. Once configured, the data provider can be used to query and retrieve data from the source. The retrieved data can then be used to create reports and dashboards.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When configuring a data provider, it is important to ensure that all necessary information is provided. This includes the source of the data, any filters or parameters that should be applied, and any other relevant information. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the data provider is configured correctly so that it can retrieve accurate and up-to-date data from the source.
  
  Related Information: 
  Data providers are an important part of SAP Solution Manager (SV-SMG-MON Monitoring & Alerting). For more information on how