PerformanceCounter

Enables reading and writing performance data through Windows Performance Monitor.

The Wisej.NET PerformanceCounter component enables reading predefined or custom performance counters and publishing data to custom counters through Windows Performance Monitor.

The PerformanceCounter implements IDisposable. Always dispose of it either:

• Directly: Call Dispose() in a try/catch block

• Indirectly: Use language constructs like using (C#) or Using (VB)

Features

Counter Types

Two main usage scenarios:

• Read existing predefined or custom counters

• Publish (write) performance data to custom counters

Predefined Counters

Access numerous predefined counters through Windows Performance Monitor's Add Counters dialog box.

For detailed information about performance monitoring, see:

• .NET Framework Performance Counters

• System.Diagnostics.PerformanceCounter on MSDN

• Using Objects that Implement IDisposable