TechPondSetting up a Website Down Time Alerts New Relic involves a few steps. New Relic Synthetics allows you to monitor the availability and performance of your websites and applications. Here's a general outline of how to achieve this:
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Sign in to New Relic:
Log in to your New Relic account.
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Access Synthetics:
Navigate to the "Synthetics" section within your New Relic account.
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Create a Monitor:
- Click on "Create a monitor."
- Choose "Simple" for a basic HTTP(S) monitor.
- Provide the URL of the site you want to monitor.
- Configure the frequency of checks and locations from which to monitor.
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Configure Alerts:
- After setting up the monitor, click on the monitor to access its details.
- Go to the "Alerts" tab.
- Click on "Manage alert policies."
- Create a new alert policy or use an existing one.
- Define conditions for the alert. For site availability, you might set up a "Failure rate" condition, indicating a certain percentage of failed checks triggers an alert.
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Notification Channels:
- Configure notification channels where you want to receive alerts. This could include email, Slack, PagerDuty, etc.
- Add notification policies for when the monitor breaches the defined conditions.
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Save and Test:
- Save your configuration.
- Trigger a test failure (e.g., by intentionally taking down your site or using a test URL that returns an error status).
- Observe if the alert is triggered and if notifications are sent to the configured channels.
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Fine-Tuning:
- Adjust the conditions, thresholds, and notification channels based on your requirements.
- Explore additional features such as scripted browsers for more advanced monitoring scenarios.
Remember to review and adjust the monitor settings and alert configurations periodically to ensure they align with your changing needs.
Please note that specific steps might vary slightly based on any updates or changes to the New Relic interface. Always refer to the latest New Relic documentation or help resources for the most accurate and up-to-date instructions.