# PerfMonAvgOverReadings

The number of readings that the connector averages before checking a performance counter against the specified limits. For example, if you set this parameter to `5`, the connector averages the last five readings and pauses only if the average breaches the limits. Increasing this value makes the connector less likely to pause if the limits are breached for a short amount of time. Decreasing this value allows the connector to continue working faster following a pause.

NOTE: Performance monitoring is supported on Windows platforms only.

Type: | Integer
Default: | `10`
Recommended Range: | Minimum: 5 Maximum: 20
Required: | No
Configuration Section: | TaskName or FetchTasks
Example: | `PerfMonAvgOverReadings=20`
See Also: | PerfMonCounterMaxN PerfMonCounterMinN PerfMonCounterNameN PerfMonQueryFrequency

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