I would like to set up alerts for when memory use is > 90% . It seems hyperic metric just show memory used. Is there a way to have hyperic monitor a systems memory use in % units???
The only thing I can suggest is to calculate it manually, please see below.
When looking at a platform, you can see the total system memory as the RAM property, e.g. 4000 MB. When creating an alert just set the absolute value as 90% of 4000MB. e.g. 4000 x 0.9 = 3600MB So set the alert to 3600MB, then you will get notified if the platform uses over 90% of its memory.
The only time this may cause problems is if you change (increase/decrease) the RAM on the platform, then you will have to remember to change the alert. But you can set another alert to warn you when the platforms RAM changes 🙂
The only thing I can suggest is to calculate it manually, please see below.
When looking at a platform, you can see the total system memory as the RAM property, e.g. 4000 MB. When creating an alert just set the absolute value as 90% of 4000MB. e.g. 4000 x 0.9 = 3600MB So set the alert to 3600MB, then you will get notified if the platform uses over 90% of its memory.
The only time this may cause problems is if you change (increase/decrease) the RAM on the platform, then you will have to remember to change the alert. But you can set another alert to warn you when the platforms RAM changes 🙂
