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Using Tags in Motadata AIOps

Tags in Motadata AIOps offer a versatile approach to grouping, filtering, and analyzing your monitoring data. They are effortlessly integrated into various sections of the platform, providing users with powerful capabilities across multiple features.

Dashboard and Widgets​

Tags play a critical role in visualizing the data on the dashboard and widgets. They offer both filtering and grouping capabilities, allowing users to streamline their view and gain insights based on specific criteria.

Filtering with Tags on a Widget​

To filter monitors effectively, the Source Filter option is employed. By selecting Tag as the source filter, users can precisely filter monitors based on tags. The Source field then provides a list of available tags, including both standalone and key-value tags. Users can choose specific tags to narrow down the scope of monitors displayed on the widget.

Grouping with Tags on a Widget​

Once the desired monitors are filtered using tags, users can further enhance their visualization by grouping the data based on selected tags. In the Result By column, choosing Tag enables the grouping functionality. This allows users to visually organize monitors based on the specified tags in the source, providing a clear and structured representation of data.

Example Scenario​

In the image below, the goal is to visualize the availability of all monitors that belong to specific regions grouped by their respective regions. By using the Tag as the Source filter and selecting specific region tags ('region:ap-south-1,' 'region:us-west-1,' 'region:global') in the Source, users can precisely filter and group monitors based on their geographical regions.

By leveraging these filtering and grouping capabilities, users can customise their dashboard to showcase relevant information, gaining valuable insights into their monitored resources based on specific tag criteria.

Monitor Screen​

Viewing Tags in List View​

In the List view of monitors on the Monitor Screen, the Tags column provides a quick overview of the tags assigned to each monitor. This allows users to easily identify and categorize monitors based on their assigned tags.

Distinguishing User and System Tags​

Navigate to the monitor template of a specific monitor and click on the View More button. Under the Tag Info dropdown, users can distinguish between User tags and System tags assigned to the selected monitor. This insight provides clarity on the origin and purpose of each tag.

Filtering Monitors Using Tags​

To streamline the view of monitors based on specific criteria, users can utilize the filtering functionality. At the top of the Monitor Screen in List view, click on . Select the tags you wish to filter by, such as "AWS," and apply the filter. This action displays only the monitors associated with the selected tag, offering a focused view.

Example:

For instance, if users want to view all monitors related to AWS servers, they can select the Tag as AWS, and click Apply. The resulting list will exclusively display monitors tagged with AWS, facilitating efficient monitoring of specific server types.

Alerts​

Viewing Tags in List View​

In the List view of alerts on the Alert Screen, the Tags column provides visibility into the tags assigned to each alert. This includes tags associated with the policy that triggered the alert, as well as tags from the monitors linked to the alert.

Viewing Tags in Alert Details​

Drill down on a specific alert to access detailed information. Within the alert details, observe the tags assigned to the alert.

Filtering Alerts Using Tags​

To efficiently manage alerts and focus on specific subsets, leverage the filtering capabilities. Click on at the top of the Alert Screen in List view. Choose the tags you want to filter by and apply the filter. This action narrows down the list to display only alerts associated with the selected tag.

Example:

For instance, to view all alerts triggered for monitors located in Delhi, select the filter icon, choose the Tag as location:delhi and click Apply. The resulting list will exclusively display alerts associated with monitors in the specified location.

Topology​

Viewing Tags on the Topology Map​

Navigate to the Topology Screen and select monitors on the topology map. By doing so, you can instantly view the tags associated with the selected monitors. This on-the-fly tag visibility allows users to grasp the organizational context and relationships of monitors within the topology.

Reports​

Filtering with Tags​

To focus on specific subsets of monitoring data in a report, users can utilize tags for filtering purposes. When you are creating a custom report, select the Source filter as Tag to effectively narrow down the input source for data on the report based on tags. In the Source field, all tags, including standalone and key-value tags, are listed. Users can then choose a specific tag to filter the data in the report and display only the monitors associated with the specified tag.

Example Scenario​

Let us take a case where the objective is to analyze the availability of monitors located in Delhi. By selecting the Tag as the Source Filter and specifying the tag location:delhi in the Source, users can filter the report to exclusively display monitors from Delhi.

By leveraging tag-based filtering capabilities in Reports, users can efficiently extract insights and analyze monitoring data tailored to their specific criteria, enhancing decision-making and troubleshooting processes.

Policies​

Filtering Specific Monitors​

Tags play a crucial role in filtering monitors to configure policies effectively. By selecting the Source Filter as Tags, users can narrow down the scope of monitors for the policy based on tags. In the Source field, all tags, whether standalone or key-value tags, are listed. Users can then choose the relevant tag, to specify the scope of monitors for which the policy will be configured. This ensures that the alerts are triggered only for monitors meeting the specified criteria.

Example Scenario​

Let us try to understand a scenario where the objective is to configure a policy for monitors that belong to the production environment. By selecting Tags as the Source Filter and selecting the tag env:production as Source, users can define the scope of monitors for which alerts will be triggered based on the configured conditions.

Assigning Tags to Policies​

Users can also assign tags while creating a policy. These tags are associated with both the policy itself and the alerts triggered by the policy. This association ensures that the policy's tags are visible in the Tags column in the List view of policies and the alert screen, providing clarity and consistency in tag management across policies and associated alerts.

By leveraging tags in policy configuration, users can efficiently manage and monitor specific subsets of their infrastructure, facilitating proactive alerting and streamlined monitoring processes.

Credential Profile​

Filtering Monitors in Credential Profiles​

Navigate to the credential profile and access the Used Count column. Move to the Monitor tab to view a comprehensive list of all monitors discovered using the credential profile. Here, users can utilize the filter option to narrow down the list of monitors based on specific tags assigned to them.

Example Scenario​

Suppose users want to identify all AWS monitors discovered using a specific credential profile. By applying a filter and selecting the tag 'AWS,' users can narrow down the list to display only the AWS monitors.

Discovery Profile​

Refer Assigning Tags during Device Discovery to learn more about assigning tags to a monitor using Discovery Profile.

Device/Cloud/Agent/Service Check Monitor Settings​

Viewing Tags​

In the Device/Cloud/Agent/Service Check Monitoring Settings, users can view all tags assigned to a monitor listed in the TAGS field. This provides quick access to monitor tags, allowing users to understand the categorization and attributes associated with each monitor.

Tag Management​

Users have the flexibility to add or remove tags from existing monitors directly from the Device Monitoring Settings. Additionally, tags can be managed at the instance level, providing granular control over tag assignments for individual instances of monitors.

Refer Assigning Tags to devices that are already provisioned as Monitors for detailed instructions on tag management.

Filtering Monitors​

The filter option in Device Monitoring Settings enables users to narrow down to specific monitors based on specific tag criteria. For instance, to identify all development servers, users can utilize the filter option, select the tag env:dev and apply the filter. This simplifies monitor identification and management based on predefined tag attributes.

SNMP Device Catalog​

Viewing Associated Monitors and Tags​

For each catalog entry in the SNMP Device Catalog, users can access the monitors assigned to that catalog and the tags associated with the monitor from the Used Count field. .

NCM Device Template​

Viewing Associated Monitors and Tags​

For each template entry in the NCM Device Template, users can access the monitors assigned to that template and the tags associated with the monitor from the Devices field.

Log Parser Library​

Viewing Associated Monitors and Tags​

For each parser entry in the Log Parser Library, users can access the monitors assigned to that library and the tags associated with the monitor from the Used Counts field.

Plugin Library​

Viewing Associated Monitors and Tags​

For each plugin entry in the Plugin Library for Runbook, Metric, and Topology, the users can access the monitors assigned to that plugin and the tags associated with the monitor from the Monitor tab after selecting the Used Counts field.