A method is provided for identifying areas for performance improvement in data storage systems. The method includes the following steps: (1) sampling a performance metric during operation of the data storage system; (2) presenting to a user a performance history that is indicative of how the data storage...http://www.google.com/patents/US5623598?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US5623598 - Method for identifying ways to improve performance in computer data storage systems