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An introduction for beginners

Monitoring explained.

Turn measurements and messages into a clear history. See changes and find what needs attention.

Monitoring means regularly observing what your devices or applications report.

Three simple examples

What would you like to know?

Numbers, states and messages answer different questions. MetriBeacon presents them clearly.

MEASUREMENTS

How busy is my computer?

CPU usage shows how much processing capacity is being used. A history reveals peaks and quieter periods.
STATES

Is my service running?

A service runs in the background. Its reported state shows whether it is running; a heartbeat confirms device contact.
EVENTS

Which message occurred?

An event records a moment, such as a restart or error. Its timestamp helps you investigate.

How it works

From your device to a clear overview.

Your agent or application sends data. MetriBeacon shows trends and alerts you to problems.

Stay informed when something changes

Choose when you want to be notified.

Choose a limit or watch for missing data. MetriBeacon notifies you through your selected channels.

For example, when your computer remains under heavy load. You decide which rules make sense for your devices.

The basics

Your questions about getting started.

The key ideas, explained simply.

What is a measurement?
A measurement is a number with a timestamp: for example, 37% CPU at 14:30. Together, measurements show changes over time.
What happens when a device stops sending data?
Missing data stays visible as gaps. Set alarms for missing measurements or check-ins, then investigate the device and connection.
Do I need programming skills?
The setup guide takes you through the connection step by step. Basic knowledge of installing a system service is useful for the agent. Developers can also connect their own applications and scripts through the API.

Your next step

Start with one device.

Create your first monitor and follow the guide to its first measurement.

Explore server and application monitoring