The SSL synthetic monitor checks the number of days remaining for the expiry of the SSL certificate and informs the user.
Configure parameters of SSL synthetic monitor
After selecting the synthetic monitor type to SSL, enter the follwoing details:
| Section | Field Name | Description | Values/Example | Field Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SSL Configuration | URL | Enter the URL to be monitored. | https://www.google.com/ | Text |
| Connection Timeout (seconds) | Maximum time-out to connect to the SSL server. |
| String | |
| Proxy Settings | Enable Proxy Configuration option | Refer Monitor Synthetics through Proxy Servers | Checkbox | |
| Locations | Public Locations | Select the public locations where the monitor will run. | Example: Public1 | Checkbox |
| Private Locations | Select the private locations where the monitor will run. | Example: Private1 | Checkbox |
After configuring, navigate to Infrastructure > Resources > Web Services > Synthetic to view the metrics and graphical representations for more information.
Metrics Graphical Representation
Supported metrics
| Metric Name | Description | Units |
|---|---|---|
| availability.down.location.count | Location Count. Number of locations where the configured host is down. | - |
| ssl.cert.expiry.check | Number of days remaining for SSL expiry. | milliseconds |