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.

Filtering options

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

Alert details on a resourceMetric data on a resource

Resource Explorer Widget

The Resource Explorer widget enables quick, visual access to specific resource data within dashboards.

Resource Explorer widget in your dashboard

Key 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.