Monitoring agents are lightweight software components installed on systems to collect performance metrics and logs. These agents transmit data to centralized monitoring platforms for analysis and alerting.
Installation begins by deploying the agent package and configuring connection settings such as endpoints and authentication credentials. Administrators select which metrics and logs to collect to balance visibility with resource usage.
Once installed, agents continuously gather data such as CPU usage, memory consumption, disk activity, and application logs. Alerts are generated when thresholds are exceeded, allowing administrators to respond quickly.
Improper agent configuration can result in missing data, excessive resource consumption, or alert fatigue. Regular tuning ensures monitoring remains effective and actionable.
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