Introduction

A monitoring template defines the settings needed to monitor a resource. It monitors the performance of a resource including CPU usage, memory consumption, disk performance, network traffic, and application-specific metrics.

It tracks the performance and behavior of servers, applications, networks, storage, databases across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

Assign templates

Navigation: To navigate to the ASSIGNED TEMPLATES screen:

  1. Click TEMPLATES link in the METRICS section. The TEMPLATES screen is displayed.


The TEMPLATES screen allows you to:

Configure the availability rule

When you apply a template, the first option ALL is selected by default, but you can change it to ANY if you prefer.

Note:
The Availability rule applies to the resources with more than one Availability metric. If you have only one availability metric, then the ALL/ANY rule does not apply.
Availability calculation is divided into two parts:

ALL: This option means, if all the Availability metrics do not have any critical alert, then the resource is considered UP (OK). If any of the Availability metrics has a critical alert, then the resource is considered as DOWN.
ANY: This option means, if any of the Availability metrics do not have a critical alert, then the resource is considered as UP (OK). If all the Availability metrics have a critical alert, then the resource is considered as DOWN.

Assign templates to a resource

Follow these steps to assign a template:

  1. In the Resource details screen, click METRICS tab.
  2. Click TEMPLATES. The TEMPLATES screen is displayed.


  3. Click +ADD in the ASSIGNED TEMPLATES section. The ASSIGN MONITORING TEMPLATES window is displayed.


  4. Use the search icon to search for templates you want to apply.
    You can also use the Filter option to filter templates.
  5. Select the templates and click ASSIGN TEMPLATE.
    Note: Based on the template selected, you will have to configure parameters. The configuration parameter window is displayed.


  6. Enter the information in the fields.
  7. Click SAVE. The template is applied and the status is displayed.


Get Latest Metric Values

The Get Latest Metric Values option allows you to retrieve the latest metric data for the resource. Data is displayed in a tabular format with Component Name, Metric Name, Metric Value, and State columns. It also shows the date and time data is collected.

This helps you to quickly check the current performance or status of a resource without waiting for the next scheduled metric update.

To view latest metric values:

  1. Click the three dots icon next to the template.
  2. Select Get Latest Metric Values. The LAST METRIC VALUES popup window is displayed.


Get Latest Snapshot

The Get Latest Snapshot option allows you to fetch the latest snapshot for the resource. Data is displayed in a tabular format with Monitor Name, State, and Result columns. It also shows the date and time data is collected.

This helps you to quickly check the current state of a resource with its components, without waiting for the next scheduled metric update. It allows you to take appropriate steps to address the issue to ensure optimal performance of the resource.

To view latest snapshot:

  1. Click the three dots icon next to the template.
  2. Select Get Latest Snapshot. The LAST SNAPSHOT popup window is displayed.


Configure resource-level and component-level thresholds

  • Resource-level thresholds: You can customize the resource thresholds which are specific to a resource being monitored. This allows for precise control over the performance of the resource and ensures the alerts are triggered at the appropriate levels. This helps you to manage resources effectively.

  • Component-level thresholds: Configure component thresholds of a resource to receive notifications when a certain level or limit has exceeded. Resource components can include monitoring “D Driver of the Laptop”, CPU, Memory, Disk, Power Supply, Fans.

To configure thresholds:

  1. Click the down arrow next to the template. The metric details are displayed in a tabular format.

  2. Drag the scrollbar to the right and hover over the row.

  3. Click the Edit icon. The Template window is displayed.


  4. Select the RESOURCE and COMPONENT checkboxes, as per your requirements.


  5. Enter the following information in the fields and click SAVE:

    Field NameField TypeDescription
    Component NameStringThis option is displayed for COMPONENT. filter. Enter the component name.
    Example: CPU, Memory, Disk.
    AlertCheckboxSelect the checkbox if you prefer receiving alerts if threshold is breached.
    Warning ThresholdDropdownSelect the operator to compare the warning threshold value.
    Enter the warning threshold value.
    Warning Repeat CountDropdownNumber of times the alert threshold condition breaches before generating an alert.
    Critical ThresholdDropdownSelect the operator to compare the critical threshold value.
    Enter the critical threshold value.
    Critical Repeat CountDropdownNumber of times the alert threshold condition breaches before generating an alert.

Remove template

Follow these steps to remove a template:

  1. In the Resource details screen, click METRICS tab.
  2. Click TEMPLATES. The TEMPLATES screen is displayed.
  3. In ASSIGNED TEMPLATES section, search for the template you want to delete.
  4. Click the three dots icon next to the template.
  5. Select Remove. A status, TEMPLATE WILL BE REMOVED is displayed.


  6. Click SAVE to confirm deletion. The template is removed.