how to get synthetics monitoring to work in new relic

how to get synthetics monitoring to work in new relic

Sign up and Log in: If you haven't already, sign up for a New Relic account and log in to your dashboard.

1. Navigate to Synthetics: Once logged in, navigate to the "Synthetics" section of your New Relic dashboard. This is where you'll manage your synthetic monitors.

2. Create a Monitor: Click on the "Create" button or a similar option to start creating a new monitor.

3. Choose Monitor Type: Select the type of monitor you want to create. New Relic offers several options including Simple Browser, Scripted Browser, and API Test.

4. Simple Browser: Monitor a webpage for availability and performance.

Scripted Browser: Create custom scripts to interact with your web application.

API Test: Monitor your APIs to ensure they're functioning correctly.

5. Configure Monitor Settings: Depending on the monitor type you selected, you'll need to provide relevant details such as the URL to monitor, script for scripted browser, or API endpoints for API tests. You can also set up alert conditions, frequency of checks, and locations from which to run the checks.

6. Save and Deploy: Once you've configured the monitor settings, save your configuration and deploy the monitor. New Relic will start monitoring your application or API based on the settings you provided.

7. Monitor Results: You can view the results of your synthetic monitors in the Synthetics section of your New Relic dashboard. Here, you'll see details such as response time, status codes, and any errors encountered during monitoring.

8. Set up Alerts: To be notified of any issues detected by your synthetic monitors, you can set up alert policies in New Relic. This allows you to receive notifications via email, Slack, or other channels when a monitor fails or meets certain conditions.

9. Analyze and Optimize: Regularly review the results of your synthetic monitors to identify any performance issues or areas for optimization in your application or APIs. Adjust your monitors and alert policies as needed to ensure effective monitoring.

By following these steps, you can set up synthetic monitoring in New Relic to continuously monitor the availability and performance of your applications and APIs.