Server monitoring
Keep your IT infrastructure under control – with Icinga and Grafana for effective monitoring and clear visualization
Server monitoring
Server monitoring enables IT teams to monitor the performance and availability of servers. Learn how systems engineers and managers can use server monitoring efficiently to minimize downtime and optimize IT operations.
Server monitoring helps
Discover problems and errors before your customers do. Protect your servers and applications from downtime with predictive monitoring and fast problem solving.
The challenge
Without comprehensive server monitoring, server failures can occur that have a significant impact on business operations. Often these failures occur unexpectedly and IT teams are forced to act reactively, leading to longer downtimes, annoyance with customers and colleagues and ultimately higher costs.
Our solution
A well thought-out server monitoring system minimizes these risks considerably. Proactive monitoring and precise alerting enable systems engineers to intervene early and prevent failures, significantly improving the reliability and performance of the IT infrastructure and increasing customer satisfaction.
Your advantage
Server monitoring enables companies to improve the stability and performance of their IT infrastructure, reduce unplanned downtime and optimize the use of existing resources. This leads to a more efficient IT department, lower costs and greater satisfaction among both colleagues and customers.
Why is server monitoring so important?
Server monitoring is your key to early detection, failure prevention and optimization in a networked world.
Monitoring is the system engineer’s best friend.
In an increasingly digitalized working world, servers are the backbone of the IT infrastructure. A server failure can have serious consequences, from loss of productivity to loss of sales. Continuous server monitoring helps to identify and rectify problems at an early stage. But why exactly is server monitoring so crucial?
Early detection of problems
With a reliable monitoring system, systems engineers can quickly identify and rectify bottlenecks or abnormal activities.
Minimization of downtimes
Downtime not only means business interruptions for companies, but also high costs. Server monitoring reduces the risk through proactive warnings.
Optimization of server performance
Monitoring tools show which resources are being over- or under-utilized so that managers can make informed decisions about resource planning.
Safety monitoring
In addition to performance, server monitoring systems can also detect suspicious activity or security vulnerabilities that require immediate attention.
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Less downtime
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Faster problem solving
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Optimized use of resources
Why NETWAYS
Because you deserve more than standard solutions.
Monitoring from the makers
As part of the Icinga community, we develop the toolset ourselves – you benefit directly from this insider knowledge.
Best practices included
We help you to design alerts, dashboards and escalations in such a way that monitoring really supports rather than burdens your day-to-day work.
Integration made easy
Your monitoring should not be a stand-alone system – we integrate it seamlessly into ticketing, CMDB or other systems.
Training & Support
You not only get the solution, but also the knowledge. We are always at your side for training and support.
Questions & Answers
to Server Monitoring
The most frequently asked questions about server monitoring with Icinga and Grafana.
What can I monitor with Icinga?
Is server monitoring compatible with virtualized environments?
What is the difference between agent-based and agentless monitoring?
How do I set up Icinga for monitoring?
To set up Icinga for monitoring, you must first install the Icinga core on your monitoring server. Plugins that monitor specific services or devices are then configured. You can add hosts and services, set up notifications and define customized monitoring rules via a user-friendly web interface.
How does the notification function in Icinga work?
Icinga can be configured to send notifications for certain events such as service outages or resource bottlenecks. Notifications can be sent by email, SMS or even via third-party tools such as Slack and Microsoft Teams. You can set detailed notification guidelines to ensure that only relevant information is sent to the right people.
Can Icinga also monitor cloud services?
Yes, Icinga can monitor cloud services, including AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud. It offers specific plugins and integrations to monitor the performance, availability and resource utilization of your cloud infrastructure. This allows you to centrally monitor both local and cloud-based systems.