--- title: "Proactive Testing" slug: "dxp-ug-dashboards-proactivetesting" updated: 2026-03-11T21:29:31Z published: 2026-03-11T21:29:31Z canonical: "support.nectarcorp.com/dxp-ug-dashboards-proactivetesting" --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://support.nectarcorp.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Proactive Testing When you click on the **Platform** tab, you will see the **Proactive Testing** option, which provides the capability to perform proactive monitoring and testing to find issues before they become serious. This page has the following sections: - Filters - Tests Metrics - Geomap - Test Sessions - Tests Overview ## Filters You can view specific data using the filters at the top of the page, which are applied to all sections on the **Proactive Testing** page. The filters are described in the following table. Click **Apply** to apply any changes you make. | **Filter** | **Description** | | --- | --- | | **Time Period** | Select the time period you want to monitor/test from the following: - Hour - Day - 7 Days - 30 Days - Custom - Click this option to open a calendar to select a single day or date range. | | **Corporate Location** | Click in the Search field and start entering characters to populate the list of locations. Select *one or more locations* to include in your monitoring/testing. | | **Test Type** | Select (or de-select) the test type(s) to be used from the following options: - Audio - P2P (Peer-to-Peer) - Ping - Video | | **Test Result** | Select (or de-select) the test results you want to view from the following options: - Pass - Fail - Unknown - Incomplete | | **Nectar Score** | Select (or de-select) the Nectar scores you want to view from the following options: - Good (80-100%) - Average (60-80%) - Poor (0-60%) - Unknown | | **Ext. Location City** | Click in the Search field and start entering characters to populate the list of cities. Select *one or more* cities to include in the monitoring/testing. | | **Ext. Location Country** | Click in the Search field and start entering characters to populate the list of countries. Select *one or more* countries to include in the monitoring/testing. | | **ISP** | Click in the Search field and start entering characters to populate the list of Internet Service Providers (ISPs). Select *one or more* ISPs that you want to monitor/test. | | **Users/Endpoints** | Click in the Search field and start entering characters to populate the list of users/endpoints. Select *one or more* users/endpoints that you want to monitor/test. | | **Test Errors** | Select *one or more* testing errors you want to monitor/test, such as *500 Server Internal Error* and *504 Server Time-out*. | | **Insights** | Select (or de-select) the test results you want to view from the following options: - High Packet Loss - High Jitter - High Roundtrip Delay - Normal Session | - To automatically update the monitoring/testing data, select the **Auto update** check box. Note:This feature is *not* available for these time periods: *7 Days*, *30 Days*, or *Custom*. - To reset the filters to the default values, click **Reset Filter**. ## Tests Metrics This section provides details about the various test metrics provided for the sessions associated with the selected filters. ### *Tests* ![](https://cdn.document360.io/f8330b7a-360f-4ca0-b0ac-2664b7c04c49/Images/Documentation/image-1773263534416.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-06T08%3A40%3A56Z&se=2026-11-06T09%3A40%3A56Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=VUN%2F2oTFJAShv%2FgiSn56DEuFGLuMXgaXSigObPsaEaM%3D) The **Tests** panel provides the following testing data: - Total Tests - Provides the total number of tests performed. - Passed Tests - Provides the total number of tests that passed. - Failed Tests - Provides the total number of tests that failed. - Incomplete Tests - Provides the total number of tests that were incomplete. - Unknown Tests - Provides the total number of tests that are unknown. ### *Average Nectar Score* This panel outlines the breakdown of sessions associated with each level of Nectar Score: Poor, Average, Good, and Unknown. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/f8330b7a-360f-4ca0-b0ac-2664b7c04c49/Images/Documentation/image-1773263659113.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-06T08%3A40%3A56Z&se=2026-11-06T09%3A40%3A56Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=VUN%2F2oTFJAShv%2FgiSn56DEuFGLuMXgaXSigObPsaEaM%3D) ### Insights This panel outlines the breakdown of sessions associated with each insight: High Packet Loss, High Jitter, High Roundtrip Delay ![](https://cdn.document360.io/f8330b7a-360f-4ca0-b0ac-2664b7c04c49/Images/Documentation/image-1773263730277.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-06T08%3A40%3A56Z&se=2026-11-06T09%3A40%3A56Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=VUN%2F2oTFJAShv%2FgiSn56DEuFGLuMXgaXSigObPsaEaM%3D) ## Geomap This section provides details about the Geomap, containing the following two tabs: - Default - Custom ![](https://cdn.document360.io/f8330b7a-360f-4ca0-b0ac-2664b7c04c49/Images/Documentation/image-1750278556069.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-06T08%3A40%3A56Z&se=2026-11-06T09%3A40%3A56Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=VUN%2F2oTFJAShv%2FgiSn56DEuFGLuMXgaXSigObPsaEaM%3D) ### *Default* This section shows the testing results for both **Hub Endpoints** and **Endpoints**. **Hubs** serve as testing hubs for many **Endpoints** and are typically deployed on strategically located servers. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/f8330b7a-360f-4ca0-b0ac-2664b7c04c49/Images/Documentation/image-1750278078081.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-06T08%3A40%3A56Z&se=2026-11-06T09%3A40%3A56Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=VUN%2F2oTFJAShv%2FgiSn56DEuFGLuMXgaXSigObPsaEaM%3D) - The results provide the Testing Success percentages and number of tests performed for the selected endpoints. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/f8330b7a-360f-4ca0-b0ac-2664b7c04c49/Images/Documentation/image-1750278194991.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-06T08%3A40%3A56Z&se=2026-11-06T09%3A40%3A56Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=VUN%2F2oTFJAShv%2FgiSn56DEuFGLuMXgaXSigObPsaEaM%3D) - The data is also viewable on the map to the right. - Notice the box in the map area. You can use it to select whether to view **All Endpoints, Hub** **Endpoints** only, or **Endpoints** only. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/f8330b7a-360f-4ca0-b0ac-2664b7c04c49/Images/Documentation/image-1750278251179.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-06T08%3A40%3A56Z&se=2026-11-06T09%3A40%3A56Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=VUN%2F2oTFJAShv%2FgiSn56DEuFGLuMXgaXSigObPsaEaM%3D) - The selection also updates the data that appears on the **Default** tab. - Click the arrows to toggle to show or hide the endpoints testing data. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/f8330b7a-360f-4ca0-b0ac-2664b7c04c49/Images/Documentation/image-1750278298377.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-06T08%3A40%3A56Z&se=2026-11-06T09%3A40%3A56Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=VUN%2F2oTFJAShv%2FgiSn56DEuFGLuMXgaXSigObPsaEaM%3D) - Click on the **Test Success %** or **Number of Tests** column title to change the sort order of the data. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/f8330b7a-360f-4ca0-b0ac-2664b7c04c49/Images/Documentation/image-1750278339354.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-06T08%3A40%3A56Z&se=2026-11-06T09%3A40%3A56Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=VUN%2F2oTFJAShv%2FgiSn56DEuFGLuMXgaXSigObPsaEaM%3D) - Click on *one* of the circles on the map to open another panel to see the testing results.![](https://cdn.document360.io/f8330b7a-360f-4ca0-b0ac-2664b7c04c49/Images/Documentation/image-1750278411379.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-06T08%3A40%3A56Z&se=2026-11-06T09%3A40%3A56Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=VUN%2F2oTFJAShv%2FgiSn56DEuFGLuMXgaXSigObPsaEaM%3D) - Click on an endpoint in that panel to go to the **Users** page for more information on the endpoint. ### *Custom* You can use the **Custom** tab to select and customize the HUB endpoints and/or endpoints that are used for monitoring/testing. 1. Click on the **Custom** tab to open. 2. Click the **Edit** button to open another panel. 3. Click in the **Search** field and start entering characters to populate the list of endpoints. 4. Select *one or more* endpoints to include in the monitoring/testing. 5. Click **Apply**. The endpoint data is updated on the **Custom** tab and on the map. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/f8330b7a-360f-4ca0-b0ac-2664b7c04c49/Images/Documentation/image-1750278631247.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-06T08%3A40%3A56Z&se=2026-11-06T09%3A40%3A56Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=VUN%2F2oTFJAShv%2FgiSn56DEuFGLuMXgaXSigObPsaEaM%3D) ## Test Sessions Hover over a bar graph to view the totals for each test type by Nectar score. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/f8330b7a-360f-4ca0-b0ac-2664b7c04c49/Images/Documentation/image-1750280034038.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-06T08%3A40%3A56Z&se=2026-11-06T09%3A40%3A56Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=VUN%2F2oTFJAShv%2FgiSn56DEuFGLuMXgaXSigObPsaEaM%3D) ## Tests Overview This section provides an overview of the test results. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/f8330b7a-360f-4ca0-b0ac-2664b7c04c49/Images/Documentation/image-1750278865835.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-06T08%3A40%3A56Z&se=2026-11-06T09%3A40%3A56Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=VUN%2F2oTFJAShv%2FgiSn56DEuFGLuMXgaXSigObPsaEaM%3D) - You can select **All tests** or **Failed tests** to see the results in the table. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/f8330b7a-360f-4ca0-b0ac-2664b7c04c49/Images/Documentation/image-1750279263492.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-06T08%3A40%3A56Z&se=2026-11-06T09%3A40%3A56Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=VUN%2F2oTFJAShv%2FgiSn56DEuFGLuMXgaXSigObPsaEaM%3D) - Click the **Columns** drop-down to select or de-select the columns/data you want to view in the table. - Click the **Show** drop-down to select how many tests to view per page. The default is *10*. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/f8330b7a-360f-4ca0-b0ac-2664b7c04c49/Images/Documentation/image-1750279291567.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-06T08%3A40%3A56Z&se=2026-11-06T09%3A40%3A56Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=VUN%2F2oTFJAShv%2FgiSn56DEuFGLuMXgaXSigObPsaEaM%3D) ### *Specific Test* - Click on a test to launch it's **Overview** tab, displaying more testing results data about the endpoint client test session, as shown below:![](https://cdn.document360.io/f8330b7a-360f-4ca0-b0ac-2664b7c04c49/Images/Documentation/image-1773264029474.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-06T08%3A40%3A56Z&se=2026-11-06T09%3A40%3A56Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=VUN%2F2oTFJAShv%2FgiSn56DEuFGLuMXgaXSigObPsaEaM%3D) - This page provides data, such as the status of the test, in this case, *Pass*. It provides the date, time, and duration of the test, external and Corporate locations for the endpoints, type of endpoints (HUB and endpoint), as well as the IPS and any session alerts. - It also provides the **Health Domains** panel for the test. This panel shows the endpoint and network data associated with the test and the Nectar score for each. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/f8330b7a-360f-4ca0-b0ac-2664b7c04c49/Images/Documentation/image-1750279952395.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-06T08%3A40%3A56Z&se=2026-11-06T09%3A40%3A56Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=VUN%2F2oTFJAShv%2FgiSn56DEuFGLuMXgaXSigObPsaEaM%3D) - Click the **Advanced** tab to view more information about the endpoint and test details. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/f8330b7a-360f-4ca0-b0ac-2664b7c04c49/Images/Documentation/image-1750279983228.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-06T08%3A40%3A56Z&se=2026-11-06T09%3A40%3A56Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=VUN%2F2oTFJAShv%2FgiSn56DEuFGLuMXgaXSigObPsaEaM%3D) - The **Test Details** section will contain general details about the test, like its timestamp and controller version. - The **Endpoint Details** section will contain specific details about both the origin and destination endpoints, such as their names, machine names, IPs, test point IDs, and more. Different test types will display different sections past this point - **P2P Test Details** will display very detailed metrics for packet transmission on both the originating and destination sides of the test. - **Audio Stream Details** will display various fields such as steam identifier, IP address and port, codec, and average bandwidth.