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March 7, 2024
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How to Use Monitoring in Utho Cloud

Overview

Monitoring in Utho Cloud helps users track and manage their cloud infrastructure’s performance. This includes monitoring resource utilization (such as CPU, Memory, Disk, and Network) and maintaining communication with key personnel through monitoring contacts. Utho Cloud enables users to set up resource alerts to notify them when thresholds are reached and allows managing contacts for efficient monitoring.


1. How to Add a Monitoring Contact

  • Login to your Utho Cloud Platform account.
  • Navigate to the Monitoring Listing Page and click on the “Monitoring Contacts” tab.
  • Click the “Add New” button to open the input form.
  • Fill in the required details:
    • Name : Enter the name of the contact.
    • Email : Provide the contact’s email address.
    • Mobile : Enter the contact’s mobile number.
  • Click the “Add” button to save the new contact.
  • The contact will be added, and you can verify it by checking the updated list of monitoring contacts.

2. How to View Monitoring Contacts

  • After logging in, go to the Monitoring Listing Page .
  • Select the “Monitoring Contacts” tab to see the list of previously added monitoring contacts.
  • The list will display contact details, including Name , Email , and Mobile .
  • You can view and manage your contacts from here.

3. How to Update a Monitoring Contact

  • Navigate to the Monitoring Listing Page and click on the “Monitoring Contacts” tab.
  • In the list of contacts, click the “Update” button next to the contact you want to edit.
  • A form with the contact details will appear. Modify the required fields:
    • Name : Update the contact’s name.
    • Email : Change the contact’s email.
    • Mobile : Update the contact’s mobile number.
  • Click the “Update” button to save the changes.
  • Verify the updated contact details by checking the list.

4. How to Delete a Monitoring Contact

  • Go to the Monitoring Listing Page and select the “Monitoring Contacts” tab.
  • Click the “Delete” icon next to the contact you wish to delete.
  • A confirmation popup will appear. Click “OK” to confirm the deletion.
  • The contact will be removed, and you can verify the change by checking the updated list.

5. How to View Resource Alerts

  • Navigate to the Monitoring Listing Page .
  • The “Resource Alerts” tab will be selected by default. If not, click on it to view the alerts.
  • The list will show all your resource alerts, with details such as:
    • Name : Name of the resource alert.
    • Type : Type of resource being monitored (e.g., CPU, Memory, Disk).
    • Comparison : Comparison type (e.g., “is above,” “is below,” “is equal to”).
    • Value : Numeric threshold for the alert.
    • Duration : The period (e.g., 5m, 10m, 30m) the alert monitors.

6. How to Create a Resource Alert

  • Go to the Monitoring Listing Page and ensure the “Resource Alerts” tab is selected.
  • At the top of the list, click the “Create Alert” button.
  • A drawer will open. Fill in the necessary details:
    • Name : Choose a unique name for the alert.
    • Type : Select the type of resource to monitor (e.g., CPU, Memory, Disk).
    • Ref Type : Choose Cloud as the reference type.
    • Compare : Select the comparison operator (e.g., is above , is below , is equal to ).
    • Value : Enter the threshold value.
    • Duration : Select the duration (e.g., 5m, 10m, 30m).
    • Resource Instance : Choose the cloud server(s) to monitor.
  • Click the “Create Alert” button to save the alert.
  • The alert will be created, and you can verify it by checking the resource alert list.

7. How to Update a Resource Alert

  • Navigate to the Monitoring Listing Page and go to the “Resource Alerts” tab.
  • In the list of resource alerts, click the “Update” button next to the alert you want to modify.
  • A drawer will open with the existing alert configuration. Make necessary changes:
    • Name : Update the alert’s name.
    • Type : Modify the type of resource being monitored.
    • Comparison : Adjust the comparison operator if needed.
    • Value : Change the numeric threshold.
    • Duration : Update the duration for monitoring.
    • Resource Instance : Change the selected cloud server(s) if required.
  • Click the “Update Alert” button to save the changes.
  • The updated alert will be reflected in the resource alert list.

8. How to Delete a Resource Alert

  • Go to the Monitoring Listing Page and open the “Resource Alerts” tab.
  • Click the “Delete” icon next to the resource alert you wish to remove.
  • A confirmation popup will appear. Click “OK” to confirm the deletion.
  • The alert will be deleted, and you can verify this by checking the updated resource alert list.

By following these steps, you can easily manage monitoring contacts and resource alerts in Utho Cloud. This helps you stay on top of cloud infrastructure performance and ensures efficient monitoring and alerting for your system.

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