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Version: 1.4.0

Usage and Limits

The Usage and Limits view provides comprehensive monitoring of your organization's DataStream resource consumption and subscription limits. This dashboard enables administrators to track data ingestion patterns, monitor resource utilization, and manage capacity planning across all organizational tenants.

To access the Usage and Limits view:

  • Go to the Home > Organization pane
  • Click Usage and Limits

-or-

  • Click the hamburger menu on the top left
  • Select Organization > Usage and Limits

The interface displays: "Viewing details for your own organization and all associated tenants."

Organization Filter​

  • Filter Dropdown - Select specific organizations to view (defaults to "All")
  • Multi-tenant Visibility - Monitor usage across all associated tenant organizations

Resource Monitoring Cards​

The left side displays your current resource utilization:

Daily Data Ingestion Limit​

  • Current Usage - Real-time data consumption (e.g., "0 B of 5000 GB")
  • Usage Percentage - Visual progress bar showing consumption against limit (e.g., "0% of limit used")
  • Capacity Planning - "Need to upscale daily ingest limit?" with Talk to sales link

Directors​

  • Current Count - Number of active Director instances deployed
  • Resource Allocation - Shows usage against subscription limit

Agents​

  • Current Count - Number of active Agent deployments
  • Resource Allocation - Shows usage against subscription limit

Data Analytics Dashboard​

The right side provides detailed ingestion analytics:

Ingested Data Amount​

Time Period Selection:

  • Period Dropdown - Select timeframe for data analysis (Last 7 days, Last 30 days, etc.)

Usage Metrics:

  • Daily Average - Average data ingestion per day over selected period
  • Total Volume - Cumulative data ingestion for the selected timeframe
  • Period Summary - "Total of [X] B Last [Y] days"

Analytics Display States​

Active Data Processing:

  • Line graphs and charts showing ingestion trends over time
  • Daily breakdown of data consumption patterns
  • Visual representation of usage spikes and patterns

No Data Available:

  • "No data found" message when no ingestion activity exists
  • Information Note: "There is no ingested data information available"
  • Indicates new deployments or inactive periods

Capacity Management​

Limit Monitoring​

  • Visual progress indicators for each resource type
  • Percentage-based utilization tracking
  • Early warning indicators for approaching limits

Upgrade Options​

  • Direct sales team contact for limit increases
  • Capacity planning guidance and recommendations
  • Subscription modification pathways for growing organizations

This interface serves as the central resource management hub for DataStream administrators, providing real-time visibility into organizational data processing consumption and infrastructure utilization patterns.