US Patent 7941789 Common performance trace mechanism

A method for providing a mechanism for generating a common format for trace data is disclosed. In one embodiment, the method includes generating trace data at a plurality of providers, the trace data including a first trace data having a first format and a second trace data having a second format, receiving the trace data at a database via a common interface, storing the trace data at the database in compliance with a common format, and providing access to the trace data stored at the database via a user interface.