How to configure Windows Performance DataCollectors to note DST properly?

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Windows Performance Data Collectors automatically adjust for Daylight Saving Time (DST) changes when collecting performance data. The data collected by these Data Collectors will be timestamped correctly, including any DST adjustments.

By default, Windows uses the system time zone settings, which include DST rules, to adjust timestamps for performance data collected by Data Collectors. As long as your system's time zone settings are correct and up-to-date with the latest DST rules, the Data Collectors should handle DST adjustments automatically.

To ensure that your system's time zone settings are up-to-date, follow these steps:

  1. Open the "Date and Time" settings:

    • On Windows 10, right-click on the clock in the taskbar, and select "Adjust date/time."
    • On older versions of Windows, open the Control Panel, and navigate to "Date and Time."

  2. In the "Date and Time" settings, make sure that the "Set time automatically" option is enabled. This allows Windows to synchronize the time with internet time servers and update the time zone information.

  3. Click on "Change time zone" and select the correct time zone for your location. Windows will automatically adjust for DST changes based on the selected time zone.

  4. Click "OK" to save the changes.

With these settings in place, Windows Performance Data Collectors should automatically handle DST adjustments when collecting performance data. The data collected will be accurate and correctly timestamped, accounting for any DST changes.

If you encounter any issues with the timestamping of performance data, ensure that your system's time zone settings are correct, and consider checking for updates to your operating system to ensure that it has the latest DST rules. Additionally, check for any known issues or updates related to the specific Data Collector you are using to see if there are any DST-related fixes or patches available.