LM Product Documentation Enhancements
With the release of v212 comes great improvements. The LogicMonitor Product Documentation, for example, is now restructured to elevate the documentation that pertains to the new UI. Below are a few of the key updates that were made to LM Product Documentation: Improved Navigation: An intuitive structure that is product-centric to help you find the applicable information Updated Content Organization: Documentation is now grouped by New UI and Legacy UI documentation. All New UI documentation is organized at the forefront in the navigation pane on the documentation site. All product documentation that pertains to the Legacy UI is collectively organized as "Legacy UI" content, and includes a Legacy UI banner at the top of each page Improved Search Capabilities: The documentation now has refined indexing for more precise results and a “Legacy UI” label has been added to legacy documentation to help differentiate it from the new UI documentation in the search results. To access the LM Product Documentation, navigate to the Product Documentation landing page, and use the navigation panel along the left side of the page to browse through the various documentation. We trust that you will find this update not only helpful, but more efficient as you need to refer to the New UI documentation.New UI Impact Series - Netflow Sankey Graphs
In our new UI, LogicMonitor has enhanced its Netflow monitoring capabilities by introducing Netflow Sankey graphs in the Traffic tab. These visual representations of data offer an alternative view or an additional graphic to the traditional table views. Sankey graphs display traffic flow from source to destination, with link widths proportional to the flow quantity. This intuitive visualization allows admins to quickly understand complex network traffic patterns without having to sift through rows of data. By providing a clear, visual representation of network traffic flow, Sankey graphs empower admins to make quicker, more informed decisions about network optimization and security. But how does this benefit you? Sankey graphs allow you to quickly identify unusual traffic patterns, making spotting potential issues like excessive bandwidth consumption or security threats easier. For instance, an unusually wide link in the graph could reveal an employee streaming high-bandwidth content like Netflix during work hours in no time. This tool saves time and enhances the overall efficiency of network monitoring and troubleshooting processes. Whether you're conducting root cause analysis, optimizing bandwidth utilization, or identifying potential security breaches, these Sankey graphs provide a powerful new way to visualize and understand your network traffic data. Want to know more about Netflow Sankey Graphs? Check out these resources: Viewing Sankey Charts Traffic TabNew UI Impact Series - Datapoint & Log Analysis
LogicMonitor's new Datapoint Analysis and Log Analysis features are revolutionary tools designed to transform how IT professionals approach troubleshooting. These AI-powered features provide automated insights that significantly reduce the time and effort required to identify and resolve critical issues. By leveraging advanced correlation techniques and sentiment analysis, these tools offer a streamlined approach to problem-solving, allowing teams to quickly pinpoint the root cause of alerts and minimize downtime. Their user-friendly design ensures that even less experienced team members can use them effectively, empowering the entire team and boosting efficiency. Datapoint Analysis stands out with its ability to correlate metrics across various DataSources, creating a comprehensive correlation score. This score is calculated by: Other datapoints from the same instance The same datapoint on other instances within the same resource The same datapoint on other resources that share the same collector ID This comprehensive approach eliminates hours of manual investigation, instilling confidence in the analysis results. Log Analysis uses sentiment and keyword analysis to distill large volumes of log data into concise, actionable summaries. Its interactive visualizations allow for quick data refinement without complex queries, providing an intuitive interface for log exploration. So, what’s the impact for you? Datapoint and Log Analysis significantly reduce the MTTR for critical issues by offering rapid access to correlated metrics and summarized log insights. This reduction in resolution time not only improves system availability and performance but also relieves the stress and pressure on IT teams. These tools are seamlessly integrated throughout the LM Envision platform, accessible from alerts, dashboards, graphs, and the Resource Explorer, ensuring that users can leverage these powerful insights at any stage of their troubleshooting process. For organizations dealing with complex, distributed systems, these features represent a quantum leap in operational efficiency, enabling teams to maintain high system availability and performance with unprecedented ease and speed. Want to know more about Datapoint & Log Analysis? Check out these resources: Datapoint Analysis Datapoint Analysis Overview Datapoint Analysis Demonstration Video Log Analysis Accessing Log Analysis Log Analysis Overview Log Analysis Widgets Log Analysis Demonstration VideoNew UI Impact Series - Resource Explorer
LogicMonitor's new Resource Explorer is a game-changing addition to its IT infrastructure monitoring platform. This powerful feature gives users a comprehensive, graphical view of their entire IT ecosystem, allowing for quick identification and resolution of issues across complex environments. Resource Explorer's intuitive interface presents devices as color-coded hexagons, grouped and filtered based on normalized properties such as provider, resource type, and region. This visual approach to resource management enables IT teams to spot patterns and troubleshoot problems more efficiently than ever before. By allowing users to create custom views and share filters, teams can collaborate more effectively and respond to issues faster. For example, if an AWS region experiences problems, Resource Explorer can instantly highlight affected resources, dramatically reducing mean time to repair (MTTR). This feature is precious for organizations with hybrid or multi-cloud environments, providing a unified view of resources across different providers and locations. Resource Explorer's flexibility empowers IT teams to maintain optimal service, application, and workflow health. The ability to quickly group and visualize resources based on various criteria gives teams unprecedented control over their infrastructure. Whether managing on-premises systems, cloud resources, or a combination of both, Resource Explorer provides the visibility and insights needed to ensure peak performance and rapid issue resolution. This innovative tool is set to revolutionize how IT professionals monitor and manage their complex, modern infrastructures. Want to know more about Resource Explorer? Check out our Resource Explorer starter guide.Summer Feature Spotlight
Log Analysis First, we're revolutionizing Logs with our newLog Analysis feature. This AI-powered tool is like a gold miner for your log data, automatically sifting through thousands of logs to unearth those precious nuggets of insight. With intuitive visual diagrams based on sentiment, level, and keywords, you'll be troubleshooting faster than ever before. Say goodbye to manual queries and hello to AI-guided problem-solving that even your Level 1 support can master! Release Notes SNMP Traps as Logs Now, let's talk about bringing the 90s back – but not in the way you might think. OurSNMP Traps as Logs feature is giving those old-school network monitoring tools a modern makeover. We've transformed SNMP traps into logs, eliminating those pesky monitoring gaps and serving up instant network insights on a silver platter. No configuration required – just plug in and watch as your network monitoring strategy gets a serious upgrade. It's like having a time machine that brings the best of the past into your cutting-edge monitoring present! Support Documentation Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) for LogicModules Security conscious? We've got you covered withRole-Based Access Control (RBAC) for LogicModules. This feature is like a bouncer for your modules, ensuring only the right people get VIP access. Set granular permissions that give your teams the freedom to monitor what they need without stepping on each other's toes. It's the perfect balance of control and flexibility, letting you tailor access to fit your organization like a glove. Release Notes Support Documentation Security Settings and Recommendations Lastly, we're rolling out the red carpet forSecurity Settings and Recommendations. Think of it as your personal security concierge, guiding you through the best practices to keep your LogicMonitor portal Fort Knox-level secure. With a centralized security command center and proactive recommendations, you'll be able to spot and patch potential vulnerabilities faster than you can say "two-factor authentication!". It's like having a crystal ball for your security needs – but way more practical! Release Notes Support Documentation That's all we have for you this time for our Summer Feature Spotlight! Be sure to come back next time for more exciting releases! Want to know more about our Summer Product Launch? Read our blog to better understand the new features Watch, like and comment on the Log Analysis and SNMP Traps as Logs demo videos on our LogicMonitor YouTube Channel Visit our Quarterly Launch webpage to learn more about recent innovations Note:all listed features are only available in our new User Interface. For more information about toggling, visit ourLogicMonitor New UI Documentation.
