Ping Monitoring
Ping Monitoring is a method of measuring the connectivity and responsiveness of a server or network device by sending a small ICMP data packet and ensuring a response is received. It’s an efficient way to ensure your devices are reachable, and now you can easily configure these checks in StatusGator.
Here's how:
1. Simply click Add Monitor in the upper-right and choose Ping Monitor:
2. On the next page, enter your hostname or IP address in the first field and Display Name:
3. Once done, hit Add Monitor. That's it!
This is how it's gonna look like on your Monitors page:
With this new feature, you’ll have several configuration options to tailor the ping monitoring to your needs:
1. Specify status update frequency
Choose how often you want StatusGator to check the status of your network. As with website monitors, you can choose between 1 min and 5 minute increments. The default for new monitors is 5 minutes.
2. Check locations
Select from multiple geographic locations to check your services. For a monitor to be considered down, all the chosen locations must return a down status. Choose the regions that make sense for your infrastructure location.
3. Timeout configuration
Set the maximum amount of time (in seconds) you’re willing to wait for a response before considering the ping monitor is considered down. This feature allows you to fine-tune how sensitive your monitor is.
4. Custom icons and descriptions
Of course, you can also set a custom icon for each monitor and optionally add a description for internal purposes under the General tab in the settings. This helps you keep track of each monitor’s role in your infrastructure at a glance.
