Best Practices for Practitioners: Resource Explorer
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. 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. Additional Resources Resource Explorer Overview IT Resource Management with Resource Explorer (Blog) Getting Started with Resource Explorer Resource Explorer Widget Adding a Role Exploring the Resource Explorer: May Product Power Hour RecapNew 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.
