To set up synthetic monitoring in New Relic, follow these steps:
- Log in to your New Relic account and go to the Synthetic monitoring page.
- Click on “Add a monitor” to create a new synthetic monitor.
- Choose the type of monitor you want to create: Browser or API. A Browser monitor checks your web application’s front-end, while an API monitor checks your web application’s back-end.
- Configure your monitor settings, such as the URL to monitor, the frequency of checks, the location of the monitors, and the alert policies.
- Set up alert notifications for your monitor by going to the Alert Policies tab. You can choose to receive alerts via email, SMS, or other notification channels.
- Test your monitor to ensure that it is working properly. You can do this by clicking on the “Test monitor” button in the monitor settings.
- Once your monitor is set up and running, you can view the results in the Synthetic monitoring page. You can see detailed reports on your application’s performance, including response time, errors, and downtime.
It’s important to note that synthetic monitoring is just one part of New Relic’s suite of monitoring tools. To get the most out of New Relic, you should consider using other tools, such as APM, Infrastructure, and Insights, to get a complete picture of your application’s performance.
