Overview
The Analytics & Reports dashboard provides comprehensive insights into your BigBlueButton infrastructure usage, performance trends, and resource utilization. Use these insights to optimize capacity, track usage patterns, and generate reports for stakeholders.
- Real-time and historical usage visualization
- Meeting and participant trend analysis
- Resource utilization monitoring (CPU, memory, disk)
- Export to CSV, PDF, or Grafana formats
Dashboard Overview
Access analytics from the sidebar under Reports → Analytics. The dashboard shows key metrics for your selected time period.
📊 Analytics & Reports
Available Charts
1Meeting Activity
Visualize the number of concurrent meetings over time. Identify peak usage periods and plan capacity accordingly.
- Peak Hours: See when your infrastructure is busiest
- Trends: Track growth or decline in meeting frequency
- Capacity Planning: Determine if you need more servers
2Participant Trends
Track total and concurrent participant counts across your cluster.
- Total Participants: Aggregate user count for the period
- Concurrent Peak: Maximum users at any single moment
- Average per Meeting: Typical meeting size
3Resource Utilization
Monitor CPU, memory, and disk usage trends across your servers.
- CPU Usage: Processing load over time
- Memory Usage: RAM consumption patterns
- Disk Usage: Storage growth from recordings
4Recording Statistics
Track recording volume and storage consumption.
- Recording Count: Total recordings created
- Storage Used: Disk space consumed
- Growth Rate: GB added per day/week
Time Range Selection
Select a time range to filter all analytics data:
- 24 hours: Real-time operational view
- 7 days: Weekly patterns and trends (default)
- 30 days: Monthly performance overview
- 90 days: Quarterly analysis for planning
- Custom: Select specific date range
Export Options
CSV Export
Download raw data for spreadsheet analysis or integration with other tools.
- All metrics included with timestamps
- Compatible with Excel, Google Sheets, etc.
- Ideal for custom reporting and analysis
PDF Report
Generate formatted reports with charts for sharing with stakeholders.
- Professional layout with your branding
- Summary statistics and visualizations
- Ready for management presentations
Grafana Integration
Import dashboard configuration into your Grafana instance for advanced visualization.
- Pre-configured dashboard JSON
- Connect to your Prometheus/InfluxDB data source
- Full customization capabilities
Understanding Metrics
| Metric | Description | Good Range |
|---|---|---|
| Meeting Count | Total meetings held in period | Trending up |
| Avg Duration | Average meeting length | 30-60 minutes |
| Avg Participants | Average users per meeting | Varies by use case |
| Server Load | Average CPU utilization | < 70% |
| Storage Growth | GB added per day | Plan for capacity |
Best Practices
- Weekly Review: Check analytics weekly to spot trends early
- Capacity Planning: Use 90-day view to forecast server needs
- Set Alerts: Configure alerts when metrics exceed thresholds
- Export Monthly: Generate PDF reports for monthly reviews