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Endpoint Standards Monitoring

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Type

Monitor

Category

General

Platforms
WindowsApple iOSLinux

Problem Overview

Maintaining device standards is crucial for optimal performance and avoiding downtime. Without a proactive approach, underperforming or outdated endpoints can impact productivity and create security vulnerabilities. This policy ensures all devices adhere to your minimum standards and alerts you when they don’t.

Description

The Endpoint Standards Monitoring Policy tracks CPU, RAM, and disk storage against predefined minimum standards for your organization. Fully cross-platform and compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux, this monitor provides real-time alerts for devices that fail to meet these benchmarks. Alerts specify which standard (CPU, memory, or storage) was violated and what the expected value was.

The policy is highly customizable, allowing global standards to be set while offering flexibility to override settings at the group or device level. You can even expand it to include checks for other metrics like OS version, warranty status, or additional performance indicators.

Preview

Endpoint Standards Monitoring

Example Alert

Windows Device Standards Alert

Use Cases

  • Identifying devices due for replacement based on performance standards.
  • Ensuring compliance with organizational hardware requirements.
  • Proactively addressing underperforming devices to minimize downtime.
  • Monitoring resource-heavy environments, such as servers or workstations.
  • Implementing flexible policies for different device groups or departments.

Recommendations

  • Getting Started: Define your global minimum standards for CPU, RAM, and disk storage in the Level custom fields.
  • Customizations: Add overrides for specific groups or devices, such as departments with higher performance needs.
  • Testing Instructions: Start with a test group to verify that alerts trigger as expected. Adjust thresholds if necessary.
  • Expanding the Policy: Incorporate additional checks, such as OS version, warranty expiry, or device tags, for enhanced monitoring.
  • Alert Management: Configure alerting to ensure the right team members are notified in real time.

FAQ

  • Does this policy work across all platforms?
    Yes, it’s fully compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux.
  • Can I override the global standards for specific devices?
    Absolutely. You can set overrides at the group or device level to meet unique requirements.
  • What do the alerts include?
    Alerts indicate which standard (CPU, RAM, or storage) was violated and what the expected value was.
  • Is coding required to customize this policy?
    No coding is necessary. The policy is easy to customize using Level’s intuitive interface.
  • Can I add other checks like warranty status or OS version?
    Yes, the policy is flexible and can be expanded to include additional checks to fit your organization’s needs.
  • How often does it check devices?
    This is configurable. By default, devices are checked every 24 hours.

Included with this Monitor:

Below is a list of what you can expect to find when importing this Monitor.

Script details:

The following data and settings will be imported with your script.

Monitors

  • Run Script

Scripts

  • Windows Device Standards
  • macOS Device Standards
  • Linux Device Standards

Custom Fields

  • Minimum CPU
  • Minimum RAM
  • Minimum Storage
  • Standards Bypass

Tags

  • Server
  • Workstation
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