> ### For more Fathom assessment information

> This chapter demonstrates how to use data generated by Fathom features to understand and resolve application issues in a business environment. By exploring performance issues related to a fictitious XYZ Corporation, this chapter helps you to recognize opportunities to use Fathom in similar ways at your company site.

> In this chapter, a fictitious system administrator uses a simple investigative process to guide him as he analyzes Fathom-supplied data inputs to resolve two different performance problems. These sample scenarios highlight the benefits that this company obtains from employing Fathom Management. Other investigative aids such as checklists and record keeping activities are presented to further illustrate how to maintain an audit trail of resolution activities.

> The application performance topic is a large one. Table 8–3 identifies more information within the Fathom Management documentation set that complements and more fully explores Fathom Management performance-related topics.

> Table 8–3: References for more in-depth Fathom performance-related information
> For best practices details about... | Refer to...
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> Configuring the deployment, maintenance, tuning and debugging of OpenEdge Server-based applications, and more in-depth discussions about Fathom features to help you maintain, tune, and monitor OpenEdge servers | OpenEdge Revealed:Achieving Server control with Fathom Management by Doug Merrett.
> Performance tuning, installation options, and some troubleshooting hints and tips for maintaining your OpenEdge-based application with Fathom Management | OpenEdge Revealed: Mastering the OpenEdge Database with Fathom Management by Adam Backman.

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