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Mark a file sensor as DOWN when file size beyond a threshold

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Hi

I'm using the File sensor in PRTG to monitor SQL Server log files, Specifically, I have thresholds set up to alert me if a log file grows beyod 4GB as that indicates a problem with our SQL scripts. However I seem only able to get ticket/alert notification, I can't seem to mark the sensor as DOWN when the 4GB size is reached. The only option for DOWN seems to be dependent on a file existing or not existing.

Can anyone suggest how I may achieve this please? Mark a file sensor as DOWN if the file size is beyond a certain size.

Many thanks

Jim

file prtg sensor size

Created on Jul 1, 2015 8:43:12 PM



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Simply click the small gear within the channel panel that monitors the log file size and enable the limits at the very bottom. Then you can fire notifications when a certain channel reaches the defined thresholds.

See also the Paessler website: How to set up notifications via the PRTG web interface.

Created on Jul 2, 2015 9:00:39 AM by Stephan Linke [Paessler Support]

Last change on Jul 26, 2021 11:32:47 AM by Maike Guba [Paessler Support] (2,404) ●2 ●1



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Perfect!!!!! Thank you! Those settings are well hidden.....

Created on Jul 4, 2015 6:30:26 PM




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