Overview
LogicMonitor's Resource Explorer is a powerful tool designed to streamline IT resource management. It allows users to efficiently navigate, view, and analyze monitored resources through a unified, interactive interface. Let’s go over the core features, methods, and best practices for maximizing the value of Resource Explorer, including its dedicated widget and role-based access controls.
Key Principles
- Centralized access to all monitored resources.
- Dynamic filtering and sorting capabilities for streamlined exploration.
- Visual widgets for customizable monitoring views.
- Integration with role-based access to ensure proper data governance.
- Scalable to complex and large environments.
Resource Explorer Features and Methods
Navigating Resource Explorer
- Access Resource Explorer from the left-hand navigation in the LM Envision portal.
- View resource information including:
- Device details
- Associated properties
- DataSources and alert status
- Select resources directly from the interactive tree or table view.
Viewing and Filtering Resources
- Use a multitude of filter criteria like name, provider type, location, collector, and status.
- Filtered results can be grouped by unique properties for more in depth viewing
- Multi-select options allow targeted troubleshooting across devices or services.
- Sorting options help prioritize by metrics such as criticality or recent activity.
Detail Panel and Contextual Data
- Selecting a resource opens a side panel with:
- Summary metrics
- Performance graphs
- Properties
- Related devices and alerts
- View detailed topology and relationship data for connected components.
- The option to launch Logs and Datapoint Analysis on focused alerts
Resource Explorer Widget
The Resource Explorer widget enables quick, visual access to specific resource data within dashboards.
Resource Explorer widget in your dashboardKey Capabilities
- Embed Resource Explorer directly into any LM Envision dashboard.
- Filter by:
- Resource groups
- Properties
- Monitoring status or alert severity
- Customize column display and sort order to suit operational needs.
Use Cases for Resource Explorer
➔ Executive dashboards showcasing critical system health.
➔ NOC boards visualizing key infrastructure components.
➔ Operations dashboards for quick triage and remediation workflows.
Best Practices
Optimizing Resource Organization
- Group resources logically (by environment, geography, function) using dynamic groups and properties.
- Apply consistent naming conventions for better discoverability.
Efficient Filtering and Navigation
- Leverage property-based filters to dynamically track changing infrastructure.
- Save filtered views or use them in widgets for quick access.
Using the Detail Panel Effectively
- Quickly assess performance metrics and recent alert history.
- Use related resource links for root cause analysis across services.
Implementing the Resource Explorer Widget
- Use on team-specific dashboards for contextual, role-based access.
- Tailor the display to highlight KPIs relevant to stakeholders.
Securing Access with Roles
- Assign user roles with specific rights to Resource Explorer views.
- Leverage LogicMonitor’s role configuration to enforce least-privilege access.
Implementation Checklist
✅Access Resource Explorer and explore navigation and views.
✅Configure custom filters for frequently accessed resource types.
✅Add the Resource Explorer widget to key dashboards.
✅Define and assign roles based on user responsibilities and access needs.
✅Use contextual panels to troubleshoot and triage active alerts.
✅Organize resources using dynamic groups and properties.
Callout: Role-Based Access for Resource Explorer
To ensure proper governance, you must configure user roles with specific access rights:
- Navigate to Settings > Roles in the LogicMonitor platform.
- Create or modify a role, enabling Resource Explorer Access under “Devices.”
- Control visibility of resource groups and metrics per team or function.
- Reference full documentation: LogicMonitor Role Configuration
Conclusion
Resource Explorer is an essential feature for gaining visibility into your monitored environment, simplifying troubleshooting, and enhancing operational workflows. With the Resource Explorer widget and robust role controls, teams can build tailored views that match their responsibilities, all within LogicMonitor’s scalable platform.
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