This tutorial will guide you through the process of creating alerts specifically for server monitoring in the BoostBackup service. Before you begin, ensure that you meet the following prerequisites:
Prerequisites
Ensure that you have:
- At least one notification contact created. Follow the tutorial HERE.
- At least one server monitoring setup created. Follow the tutorial HERE.
Steps for Creating a Server Monitoring Alert
1. Navigate to the Alerts Section
In the BoostBackup admin panel, look for the Alerts section in the left menu and click on it.
2. Add a New Alert
Click on the "Create Alert" button located in the Alerts section. This will open up a form for creating the alert.
3. Choose an Asset
In the form, the first input will be to choose an asset. Select one of the previously created servers from the dropdown menu.
4. Choose Alert Type
Next, choose the alert type from the following options:
- Data not received
- CPU usage
- RAM usage
- Disk usage
- Network usage
5. Configure Alert Condition
After selecting the alert type, configure the alert condition by choosing a comparison operator and entering a numeric value. For example, you can set:
- Alert Type: CPU usage
- Comparison: >=
- Value: 150
This will create a condition: If CPU usage is greater than or equal to 150%, then create an Incident.
6. Configure Alert Settings
Next, specify how many times the alert condition should occur before sending a notification. For example, enter the number 3 if you want the alert to trigger after three occurrences.
7. Choose Notification Contacts
Finally, choose one or more contacts to notify. These contacts can be previously created email or SMS contacts. Select the desired contacts from the list.
Conclusion
And that's it! You've successfully created a server monitoring alert in BoostBackup. For further reading, it's recommended to check out this article on how incidents work and how to test them here.