LINUXPROCESS
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Description
This check monitors if the defined process is running on the remote Linux/UNIX based computer (host). If the process cannot be found or if the service is not running, then an alert is generated.
ServersCheck uses Process Listener add-on to get needed data from a remote computer. Process Listener is located in Add-on folder of ServersCheck. Click here for configuration instructions.
Definition
Besides general settings for each check, which are similar for all checks, there are following specific settings that also need to be established. In the Check Specific Settings, there are following fields you need to supply with parameters:
- Remote host (IP) - The IP address of the UNIX or Linux host.
- TCP Port to use - The TCP port which Process Listener by default use (usually it is 5555)
- Process Name - The name of the service you want to verify.
Returned Results
This check returns one result: OK if the process is running; DOWN if it cannot find the process or if it is not running.
Graphs
When the graphing option is activated then ServersCheck will produce for this check two graphs: Service Level and Availability.
