Custom Alert Rules
Create threshold-based alert rules for CPU, memory, disk, and custom metrics. Get notified before problems escalate.
How Custom Alert Rules Works
Custom Alert Rules is designed to be intuitive. Here's how you use it in Server Compass.
Navigate to Monitoring
Open the monitoring section from your server dashboard.
Configure Thresholds
Set up your monitoring preferences and alert thresholds.
Monitor & Act
Receive real-time data and act on alerts as they arrive.
What Custom Alert Rules Can Do
Everything you need for monitoring & alerts in one integrated tool, replacing complex CLI commands and manual configuration.
Get StartedWhy Custom Alert Rules Matters
Server management shouldn't require a DevOps team. Custom Alert Rules makes professional-grade monitoring & alerts accessible to everyone.
Real-Time Insights
Custom Alert Rules streams data live so you catch issues the moment they happen, not hours later.
Instant Alerts
Custom Alert Rules notifies you through your preferred channels before small issues become outages.
Actionable Data
Custom Alert Rules doesn't just show metrics; it highlights what needs attention and suggests next steps.
Complete Audit Trail
Custom Alert Rules logs every event, giving you the forensic data you need for debugging and compliance.
Custom Alert Rules FAQ
Common questions about Custom Alert Rules in Server Compass
How do I access Custom Alert Rules in Server Compass?
Custom Alert Rules is available in the Monitoring & Alerts section of Server Compass. Simply connect to your server, navigate to Monitoring & Alerts, and you'll find Custom Alert Rules ready to use. No additional setup or plugins required.
Does Custom Alert Rules require any server-side installation?
No. Server Compass operates as a desktop application that connects to your server via SSH. Custom Alert Rules works through this connection without installing any agents or packages on your server (except the optional monitoring agent for resource tracking).
Is Custom Alert Rules included in all Server Compass plans?
Yes. Every Server Compass feature, including Custom Alert Rules, is included with the one-time $19 payment. There are no tier restrictions, add-ons, or per-server fees. You get all 77+ features for all your servers.
Can I use Custom Alert Rules with any VPS provider?
Custom Alert Rules works with any VPS or dedicated server that supports SSH access and Docker. This includes DigitalOcean, Hetzner, Vultr, Linode, AWS EC2, Google Cloud, Azure, and any other provider. It also works with local servers and homelab setups.
What makes Custom Alert Rules different from command-line alternatives?
Custom Alert Rules provides a visual, intuitive interface that replaces complex CLI commands and configuration files. You get real-time feedback, safety confirmations, and a consistent experience across all your servers without memorizing syntax or writing scripts.
More Monitoring & Alerts Features
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Monitoring Agent
Lightweight monitoring agent for continuous resource tracking. Install with one click and view metrics in your dashboard.
Notification Channels
Configure email, webhook, and other notification channels. Test connectivity before relying on alerts in production.
Deployment Notifications
Get notified on deployment start, success, or failure. Never miss a broken deployment in production.
Try Custom Alert Rules Today
Download Server Compass and get access to Custom Alert Rules along with 76 other features. One-time $19 payment. No subscriptions. No per-server fees.