
Why Notifications Matter
- Proactive Issue Management: Address potential problems before they escalate into major outages.
- Improved Network Uptime: Quick response to alerts shortens downtime.
- Enhanced Security: Security-related notifications highlight suspicious activity, enabling quick risk mitigation.
- Customizable: Assign notifications to specific users or groups based on their roles.
Notification Types
Here are common notifications sent by Altostrat:Type | Description |
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SLA Reports | Alerts you when agreed Service Level Agreements (uptime, latency) aren’t met |
Heartbeat Failures | Informs administrators when a device stops sending health signals |
WAN Failover Events | Indicates connectivity issues or automatic failover events that affect the network |
Security Alerts | Notifies you about malicious IP blocks, intrusion attempts, or suspicious traffic |
Setting Up Notifications
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Guide
You can follow this guide in order to set up your notifications.Setting Up Notitications
Customizing Alerts
- Business Hour Policies: Receive notifications only during specified times
- Targeted Alerts: Direct SLA or Security notifications to relevant teams
- Limit Redundancy: Prevent notification fatigue by avoiding duplicate messages
Best Practices
- Review Regularly: Ensure your notification settings align with current organizational needs
- Use Notification Groups: Organize recipients by function (e.g., NOC Team, Security Team)
- Integrate with Other Tools: Connect notifications with external services (e.g., Slack, Microsoft Teams) for streamlined workflows