What is an alert definition? An alert definition is a template for tracking problems. You start with a base object to monitor, you define the impact by categorizing it and rating how critical it is, and then you choose one or more symptoms that constitute the problem.
There are a few different components that make up an alert definition, they include:
- Symptoms
- Recommendations
- Actions
- Notifications
Alert definitions come with vRealize Operations Manager out of the box, but you also have the capacity to create your own alert definitions. That includes building your own symptoms, prescribing your own recommendations, and assigning actions. Alert definitions created by IT Operations are specifically made to meet your organizations business requirements and SLAs.