Adding a Resource Monitor Dashboard

1 Access Your Dashboard


Dashboard - New Checkpoint

On your main dashboard, you will see the "New Checkpoint" button. Click on it.


2 Select the Checkpoint Type


Checkpoint Type

You will be redirected to the"Add Checkpoint" page.

This type of monitor tracks system resources such as CPU, Memory, Disk, and Network Usage to ensure your server is performing optimally.


Checkpoint Type

Under"Checkpoint Type" , select "Resource Monitoring".

3 Name Your Monitor & Select OS

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Give a recognizable name to this resource monitor (e.g., "CPU Load").

Select the Operating System of the server you are monitoring from the dropdown (e.g., Ubuntu or Windows).

4 Set Resource Thresholds (Part 1)

Define the critical levels at which you want to be alerted. When usage crosses these thresholds, an alert will be triggered.

Configure Monitoring Settings
  • CPU Threshold (%): Set the maximum CPU usage percentage (e.g., 80%).

  • Disk Threshold (%): Set the maximum disk usage percentage (e.g., 80%).

  • RAM Threshold (%): Set the maximum memory usage percentage (e.g., 80%).

5 Set Resource Thresholds (Part 2)

Configure Monitoring Settings

Bandwidth Received Threshold (%): Set the maximum allowed percentage for incoming bandwidth.

Bandwidth Received Unit: Select the unit for this measurement (e.g., MB or KB).

6 Set Bandwidth Sent Threshold

Configure Monitoring Settings

Bandwidth Sent Threshold (%): Set the maximum allowed percentage for outgoing bandwidth.

Bandwidth Sent Unit: Select the unit for this measurement (e.g., MB or KB).

7 Set Up Alert Notifications

Configure Monitoring Settings

Email Notifications: Enter the specific email addresses where you want to receive alerts.

Alert Types: Choose your preferred methods for receiving immediate alerts:

  • SMS

  • Voice Call

8 Create The Monitor

Configure Monitoring Settings

Finally, review all your settings.

Click the "Create Monitor" (or "Next") button to save your configuration and start the monitoring process.

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