Integrating Monitoring Systems
You can use the Alerts API to build a custom integration between BigPanda and your monitoring system. If the monitoring system supports custom HTTP callbacks, the easiest way to integrate it is by using a webhook. If it doesn't, you can write a custom script.
Using a Webhook to Integrate a Monitoring System
If the monitoring system supports custom HTTP callbacks, you can follow this general process to integrate it with BigPanda:
In BigPanda, create an App Key. Each integration must have an App Key in BigPanda to identify it as a unique source.
In your monitoring system, configure the webhook to send alerts to BigPanda.
Test the integration by sending a test alert.
Using a Custom Script to Integrate a Monitoring System
If the monitoring system does not support webhooks, you can write a custom script. Follow this general process to integrate it with BigPanda:
In BigPanda, create an App Key. Each integration must have an App Key in BigPanda to identify it as a unique source.
Configure your monitoring system to call your custom script.
Test the integration by sending a test alert.