Monitoring FAQ#
What is the difference between Warning and Alert levels?#
Warning: Indicates a metric has crossed an initial caution threshold (e.g., 80% RAM usage).
Alert: Indicates a critical threshold has been reached (e.g., 95% RAM usage or stopped service), triggering configured notification channels.
How do Grace Periods prevent false alarms?#
Grace periods temporarily pause or buffer alert generation after configuration updates or server releases, giving hosts and agents time to synchronize metrics.
Can I monitor specific listening ports or systemd services?#
Yes. You can configure whitelisted ports and required systemd services globally or per agent. If an unlisted port opens or a required service stops, an incident is logged immediately.
Can I monitor Docker containers?#
Yes. WatchGrid includes built-in Docker container monitoring:
Automatic Discovery: The agent automatically discovers running Docker containers on the host and transmits their names to the server.
Dashboard Selection: In the agent settings within the dashboard, detected containers are listed as selectable options, allowing you to choose which containers to monitor with a single click.
Instant Incident Alerts: If any monitored container stops running or crashes, WatchGrid immediately triggers an alert and notifies your configured channels. (Requires an accessible Docker daemon and CLI on the target system).