IT monitoring / surveillance
360° monitoring
As an experienced IT service provider, we understand the importance of keeping a constant eye on your IT systems. That’s why we support you as a reliable partner for all services related to IT monitoring and surveillance.
With our comprehensive solutions, you maintain full control over your IT at all times: We ensure the smooth operation of your systems and can respond swiftly in case of any problems.
Monitoring IT infrastructures with checkmk
The choice is yours: Implement the monitoring within your company or let K&P Computer handle it according to your specific requirements with the “KPC watch by checkmk” As-a-Service model. You define the service level — ranging from Monday to Friday during your business hours to 24/7 monitoring. Our defined and transparent escalation mechanisms ensure around-the-clock monitoring and incident management. If needed, our experts can also handle troubleshooting and issue resolution. Additionally, with our KPC Monitoring Add-ons, we offer extra monitoring capabilities for IBM environments (AIX, IBMi/AS400, VIO, SAN switches, and storage).
Unique monitoring of IBM Power
We are a long-standing partner of checkmk and, thanks to our close relationship with the provider, we have developed add-ons/checks that are precisely tailored to the needs of our customers. This includes, among other things, the monitoring of IBM Power.
IBM i Monitoring
- Licenses and access keys
- Utilization of the systems (FP memory, CPU, web server…)
- Jobs and Job Waiting
- Message Waiting
- Tape Library Status
AIX Monitoring
- File systems
- System load (CPU, memory, I/O, paging)
- Multipathing
- Error log
- Uptime
HMC
- Connections to IBM POWER hardware
- RMC connections to VMs
- Serviceable events / (error) messages from the HMC
- LED status of POWER hardware
Further KPC Monitoring Services
KPCguard®
Hardware monitoring for AIX systems (System p product family)
KPCpec
Hardware monitoring for the System i product family
KPC JOBGUARD
OS/400 job monitoring
Better performance through IT monitoring
With IT monitoring, you boost your performance as if you were taking the lead in a bike race. Continuous monitoring of your systems provides real-time insights, allowing you to proactively address potential issues before they cause outages. Optimize your IT infrastructure with precise analyses and targeted actions. This ensures your processes run smoothly and efficiently, ultimately leading to higher productivity and customer satisfaction.
Pedal hard now and gain a competitive edge with top-notch IT monitoring.
Facts on the topic
The basics of IT monitoring
IT monitoring refers to the process of monitoring and managing IT systems to ensure that they function properly and deliver the desired performance. It involves collecting, analyzing and reporting data on system performance, availability and errors. By understanding the fundamentals of IT monitoring, companies can better manage their IT infrastructure and identify and resolve problems at an early stage.
Advantages of IT monitoring
IT monitoring offers numerous advantages for businesses. By continuously monitoring IT systems, potential issues can be identified early before they lead to significant disruptions or downtime. This allows companies to take proactive measures and optimize system performance. IT monitoring also enhances security by detecting and defending against threats and attacks. Additionally, it facilitates better capacity planning by identifying bottlenecks and resource shortages.
Important metrics and KPIs in IT monitoring
In IT monitoring, various metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are crucial. These include system availability, the average response time, the utilization of resources such as CPU and memory, the number of errors and exceptions, the number of successful transactions and the throughput rate. By monitoring these metrics, companies can evaluate the performance of their IT systems and identify bottlenecks or problems.
Modern tools and technologies in IT monitoring
Today, a wide range of modern tools and technologies are available for IT monitoring. These offer advanced features for monitoring, analyzing, and visualizing data. Additionally, cloud-based monitoring services provide flexible and scalable oversight of IT infrastructure. By leveraging these modern tools and technologies, companies can make IT monitoring more efficient and effective.
Best practices for the implementation of IT monitoring
When implementing IT monitoring, there are some best practices that companies should consider. First, it is important to define clear goals and requirements for IT monitoring. This allows for the selection of the right metrics and KPIs and the configuration of the monitoring process accordingly. Additionally, regular reviews and updates of IT monitoring should be conducted to ensure that it meets current requirements. It is also advisable to conduct training and education for employees to raise awareness about IT monitoring and promote the effective use of tools and technologies.
Your contact person
Pierre VotavaHead of Managed Services & Cloud Business
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