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Top N 

Top N reports show the most active web sites, ftp sites, email address, news 

groups, chat rooms and instant messages.  Activity is based on the number of 

occurrences of each activity. N is a configurable parameter that you define.  

The top 15 addresses are listed graphically; all N addresses are listed 

numerically. 

Top Percent 

Top Percent reports show the highest percentage of web sites, ftp sites, email 

address, news groups, chat rooms and instant messages.  Activity is based on 

the number of occurrences of each activity. P is a configurable parameter 

between 1 and 99 percent. The top 15 addresses are listed graphically; all top 

P percent addresses are listed numerically. 

Time On Line 

Time On Line reports estimate the total time users have spent accessing the 

web.  A configurable Idle Time parameter determines the maximum amount 

of  time  a  user  is  assessed  for  being  on a single web page.  Results are 

displayed by user or by total time on an hourly, daily or monthly basis.   

Time On Line reports also include the amount of time individuals and all users 

spend at a particular site or domain.  The Top N sites are shown on the 

summary page.  By drilling down on a specific user name, you can view all 

data relevant to that user.      

Cost On Line 

Cost On Line reports estimate the total cost users have spent accessing the 

web. A configurable Wage parameter determines the dollar amount a group of 

users is assessed for being on the web.  Results are displayed by user or by 

total cost on an hourly, daily or monthly basis.   

Cost On Line reports also include the cost individuals and all users spend at a 

particular site or domain.  The Top N sites are shown on the summary page.  

By drilling down on a specific user name, you can view all data relevant to 

that user.                   

User Statistics 

User Statistics report on detailed activity for each user.  User violations and 

bandwidth consumption are also reported.  A  Total Activity with supporting 

data  report exists in order for you to distribute a view of the raw data in the 

Pearl Echo Activity Log. 

Machine Statistics 

Machine Statistics report on detailed activity for each machine.  Machine 

violations and bandwidth consumption are also reported.  You can also run an 

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