Devices with excessive uptime can experience performance degradation, missed updates, and memory issues. Without a structured process, identifying and managing such devices can be a challenge. This policy simplifies the monitoring process by alerting you when devices exceed your predefined uptime thresholds, helping you maintain optimal system performance.
Description
The Uptime Monitoring Policy tracks the uptime of devices across Windows, macOS, and Linux, comparing it to a threshold you define. If a device exceeds this value, an alert is triggered, enabling you to take action. The alert is automatically resolved when the uptime drops below the alert threshold.
While this policy focuses on monitoring and alerting, it can be paired with our “Prompt User to Restart” automation to involve end-users in the remediation process. The automation allows you to send a custom on-screen notification to users, prompting them to restart their devices at a convenient time.
The policy itself is flexible, allowing you to adjust the threshold to fit different device roles, such as servers or workstations.
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Use Cases
Monitoring workstations for excessive uptime to ensure timely reboots.
Identifying devices that may need attention due to missed updates or declining performance.
Supporting compliance with organizational maintenance policies.
Providing insights into server uptime for maintenance scheduling.
Recommendations
Threshold Configuration: Set your uptime thresholds globally and adjust for specific device groups or roles as needed.
Pairing Automation: Import the “Prompt User to Restart” automation for automated user notifications, streamlining remediation.
Testing Instructions: Apply the policy to a small group to validate alert accuracy and ensure thresholds meet organizational needs.
Alert Management: Route alerts to the appropriate team or individuals to ensure quick action is taken.
FAQ
Does this policy work across all platforms? Yes, it is fully compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux devices.
Can I adjust the alert thresholds? Yes, thresholds can be customized.
What action is taken when uptime exceeds the threshold? The policy generates an alert. For automated remediation, pair it with the “Prompt User to Restart” automation.
How do I use the “Prompt User to Restart” automation? Import the automation from the resource library, configure the notification message, and select the automation as a remediation action in the uptime monitor.
Is coding required to use this policy or the automation? No, both the policy and automation are pre-built and require no coding to implement or customize.
How often does it check uptime? The policy monitors checks uptime every 8 hours and triggers alerts immediately when thresholds are exceeded. The check frequency can be adjusted.
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.
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