DataSources are templates that define what numerical data should be collected, how it should be collected, and what values should be graphed and trigger alerts. There are four sections included in every DataSource definition: DataSource definitions can be edited or created from either the Settings page (Settings | LogicModules | DataSources) or the Exchange page … Continued
Overview DataSource graphs chart the values of the various datapoints monitored by the DataSource. LogicMonitor’s pre-built DataSources install with accompanying DataSource graphs to ensure that monitored data is thoroughly visualized and useful. There are two types of DataSource graphs: Standard Graphs. Standard graphs carry data for a single instance, and are displayed for each monitored … Continued
From Settings | LogicModules | DataSources you can view, search for, add and edit DataSources. Each DataSource has a definition that tells your collector what information to collect, how to collect it, what device(s) to collect it from and what metrics to display in graphs. View & Search The DataSource navigation pane in Settings | … Continued
Overview Our team of monitoring engineers have come up with a number of best practices and other recommendations for the effective creation of DataSources. When creating or modifying DataSources we strongly recommend you follow these guidelines. Naming The DataSource Name serves as the unique “key” by which a datasource is identified within your account. … Continued
Overview The following tokens are available for use in the Collector Attributes, Active Discovery and Datapoints sections of every DataSource definition: ##HOST##. The naming convention by which your device was added into monitoring (ie IP, DNS, or system name). ##HOSTNAME##. The name of the device that collection is being applied to. ##AGENTROOT##. The file system … Continued
You can delete a datasource from the datasource definition, using the ‘delete’ option in the bottom left hand corner: After clicking “delete,” you will be notified of the number of devices affected by the deletion.
The HostStatus DataSource is a critical component for effectively monitoring your infrastructure. It associates with all devices added to your portal and is used to determine whether the device is responsive. Specifically, the idleInterval datapoint within the HostStatus DataSource measures the amount of time in seconds since the LogicMonitor Collector was able to collect data … Continued
