Workflow Templates: Monitoring Setup Checklist

Monitoring Setup Checklist

Install and configure infrastructure monitoring tools on all servers

Set up alerts for system metrics such as CPU, memory, disk usage, and network activity

Ensure that logs are being collected and monitored for unusual activity or errors

Integrate APM solutions with your application to track response times, error rates, and transaction traces

Configure alerts for performance anomalies and service level breaches

Set up dashboards to visualize real-time performance data

Implement security information and event management (SIEM) systems

Configure real-time alerts for suspicious activities and potential security breaches

Regularly review and update security monitoring tools to adapt to new threats

Deploy user behavior tracking tools to identify usability issues

Monitor and analyze user feedback and support tickets for recurring issues

Utilize synthetic monitoring to simulate user paths and detect problems before users encounter them

Set up monitoring for all network devices including routers, switches, and firewalls

Monitor network traffic and bandwidth usage to detect anomalies

Configure alerts for network outages, packet loss, and latency issues

Monitor database performance metrics like query response times and transaction rates

Set up database replication and failover systems to ensure high availability

Regularly check for long-running queries and locks that may impact performance

Integrate monitoring tools with cloud providers to track resource usage and cost

Monitor the status of all cloud services and set up alerts for service disruptions

Ensure proper access control and auditing of cloud resources

Monitor the availability and response times of third-party services and APIs

Set up alerts for third-party service degradation or outages

Document fallback procedures for critical third-party service failures