Rename Top tab to Live tab across all documentation (#21872)
Shyam Sreevalsan committed
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docs/.map/map.yaml
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edit_url: https://github.com/netdata/netdata/edit/master/docs/dashboards-and-charts/nodes-tab.md
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description: See charts from all your nodes in one pane of glass, then dive in to embedded dashboards for granular troubleshooting of ongoing issues.
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- meta:
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- label: Top
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- edit_url: https://github.com/netdata/netdata/edit/master/docs/dashboards-and-charts/top-tab.md
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- description: Instructions on how to use Functions
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+ label: Live
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+ edit_url: https://github.com/netdata/netdata/edit/master/docs/dashboards-and-charts/live-tab.md
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+ description: Access live information from monitored nodes through Netdata Functions
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label: Theme
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edit_url: https://github.com/netdata/netdata/edit/master/docs/dashboards-and-charts/themes.md
docs/dashboards-and-charts/README.md
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- [Nodes Tab](/docs/dashboards-and-charts/nodes-tab.md)
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- [Netdata Charts](/docs/dashboards-and-charts/netdata-charts.md)
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- [Metrics Tab and Single Node Tabs](/docs/dashboards-and-charts/metrics-tab-and-single-node-tabs.md)
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-- [Top Tab](/docs/dashboards-and-charts/top-tab.md)
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+- [Live Tab](/docs/dashboards-and-charts/live-tab.md)
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- [Logs Tab](/docs/dashboards-and-charts/logs-tab.md)
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- [Dashboards Tab](/docs/dashboards-and-charts/dashboards-tab.md)
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- [Alerts Tab](/docs/dashboards-and-charts/alerts-tab.md)
docs/dashboards-and-charts/live-tab.md
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-# Top Tab
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+# Live Tab
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-The **Top tab** gives you access to [Netdata Functions](/docs/top-monitoring-netdata-functions.md) that can be executed on any node running the Netdata Agent. These specialized routines, provided by various collectors, offer enhanced insights and allow you to trigger specific actions directly on the monitored node.
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+The **Live tab** gives you real-time access to [Netdata Functions](/docs/top-monitoring-netdata-functions.md) that can be executed on any node running the Netdata Agent. These specialized routines, provided by various collectors, deliver live information from your monitored nodes—including database monitoring functions, network topology maps, process explorers, and more.
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You can **use these Functions to**:
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:::note
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-If you receive an error saying that your node can’t execute Functions, check the [prerequisites](/docs/top-monitoring-netdata-functions.md) to ensure your node is configured properly.
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+If you receive an error saying that your node can't execute Functions, check the [prerequisites](/docs/top-monitoring-netdata-functions.md) to ensure your node is configured properly.
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-## Top Tab Structure Overview
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+## Live Tab Structure Overview
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```mermaid
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-The diagram above shows how Function selection and execution work in the Top tab, helping you visualize the flow from choosing a Function to viewing the results.
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+The diagram above shows how Function selection and execution work in the Live tab, helping you visualize the flow from choosing a Function to viewing the results.
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-## Top Tab View
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+## Live Tab View
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-The main view of the Top tab provides two elements, depending on the selected Function:
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+The main view of the Live tab provides two elements, depending on the selected Function:
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| Element | Description |
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## Functions Bar
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-The **Functions bar**, located on the right-hand side of the Top tab, lets you select which Function to run, on which node, and apply filtering where available.
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+The **Functions bar**, located on the right-hand side of the Live tab, lets you select which Function to run, on which node, and apply filtering where available.
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| Option | Description |
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docs/functions/databases.md
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## Overview
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-Database query functions provide deep visibility into SQL and NoSQL database performance through Netdata's Top tab. They help you identify problematic queries, detect deadlocks, and understand error patterns—all from the Netdata dashboard.
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+Database query functions provide deep visibility into SQL and NoSQL database performance through Netdata's Live tab. They help you identify problematic queries, detect deadlocks, and understand error patterns—all from the Netdata dashboard.
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docs/netdata-oss-limitations.md
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| Multi-node views | 5 nodes | 5 nodes | Unlimited |
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| Custom dashboards | 1 per agent | 1 per room | Unlimited |
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-### Functions (Top Tab)
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+### Functions (Live Tab)
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docs/observability-centralization-points/metrics-centralization-points/replication-of-past-samples.md
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### Dashboard Monitoring
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-Check your replication progress right in your dashboard using the Netdata Function `Netdata-streaming`, under the `Top` tab.
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+Check your replication progress right in your dashboard using the Netdata Function `Netdata-streaming`, under the `Live` tab.
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### API Monitoring
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src/go/plugin/go.d/collector/clickhouse/integrations/clickhouse.md
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