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# Performance Analytics indicators compared to table data

# Performance Analytics indicators compared to table data {#ariaid-title1}

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* Aktualisiert 12. März 2026
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 Minute Lesedauer

Indicator data sources address a different set of use cases than table data sources.

Generally speaking, table data shows current state and indicators show trends. Visualizations of table data are more suitable for managing records. Performance Analytics indicators focus on managing processes. You need both.  
Performance Analytics is able to generate accurate historical trends by capturing continuous snapshots on a regular schedule. As illustrated by the following diagram, table data answers the question of "Where are we today," while indicators answer questions of what is happening over time.Abbildung : 1. Common process insight questions for table data and for Performance Analytics indicators  
In addition to calculating trends from snapshots, Performance Analytics is able to:

* Track performance against Targets.
* Alert when Thresholds are met.
* Forecast future performance.
* Compare performance at different points in time.
* Accelerate time to value with best practice metrics.
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Finally, while you can develop table data visualizations through trial and error, Performance Analytics requires background knowledge in how the feature works. You should carefully plan your Performance Analytics solutions and test them before implementing in a production environment.  
Wichtig:  
Do not try to configure Performance Analytics without training. A poorly-designed Performance Analytics solution can severely impact performance and even destabilize your instance. The initial training, [Performance Analytics Essentials](https://learning.servicenow.com/lxp/en/now-intelligence/performance-analytics-pa-essentials?id=learning_course_prev&course_id=289a949bdb2b009015531cbd139619d1), is available free of charge.
**Zugehörige Konzepte**   

* [Planning your indicators](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/qPJpxmGgkALixXkHSk5z1g "Before creating an indicator, clarify what goals you wish to attain with the indicator.")
* [Design your Performance Analytics solution with KPI Composer](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/gco9zLnoPJuf_jiQ3QmBzQ "KPI Composer ensures that your performance management strategy aligns with business goals and has support from executive sponsors. Use KPI Composer to bridge the gap between defining your performance measurement strategy and the realization of that strategy from within Performance Analytics. Start with your business goals and plan all your components through indicators up to the final dashboard.")  
**Zugehörige Tasks**   

* [Workflow for creating indicators](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/GaBoV5pEhtb2ncuVJDetyw "Start with ServiceNow AI Platform tables and work your way up to a completed indicator with score collection that you can share on a dashboard.")