Supported OS
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Overview
Get metrics from linux_proc_extras service in real time to:
- Visualize and monitor linux_proc_extras states
- Be notified about linux_proc_extras failovers and events.
Setup
Installation
The Linux_proc_extras check is included in the Datadog Agent package, so you don’t need to install anything else on your servers.
Configuration
Edit the linux_proc_extras.d/conf.yaml file, in the conf.d/ folder at the root of your Agent’s configuration directory. See the sample linux_proc_extras.d/conf.yaml for all available configuration options.
Restart the Agent.
Validation
Run the Agent’s status subcommand and look for linux_proc_extras under the Checks section.
Data Collected
Metrics
system.entropy.available
(gauge) | system entropy |
system.inodes.total
(gauge) | number of inodes the system has allocated |
system.inodes.used
(gauge) | number of used inodes |
system.linux.context_switches
(count) | count of the number of context switches |
system.linux.interrupts
(count) | count of the number of interrupts |
system.linux.processes_created
(count) | count of the number of created processes |
system.processes.priorities
(gauge) | Number of processes per priority |
system.processes.states
(gauge) | Number of processes per process state |
Events
The Linux Proc Extras check does not include any events.
Service Checks
The Linux Proc Extras check does not include any service checks.
Troubleshooting
Need help? Contact Datadog support.
