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diff --git a/collectors/python.d.plugin/portcheck/README.md b/collectors/python.d.plugin/portcheck/README.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..8f289c8 --- /dev/null +++ b/collectors/python.d.plugin/portcheck/README.md @@ -0,0 +1,37 @@ +# portcheck + +Module monitors a remote TCP service. + +Following charts are drawn per host: + +1. **Latency** ms + * Time required to connect to a TCP port. + Displays latency in 0.1 ms resolution. If the connection failed, the value is missing. + +2. **Status** boolean + * Connection successful + * Could not create socket: possible DNS problems + * Connection refused: port not listening or blocked + * Connection timed out: host or port unreachable + + +### configuration + +```yaml +server: + host: 'dns or ip' # required + port: 22 # required + timeout: 1 # optional + update_every: 1 # optional +``` + +### notes + + * The error chart is intended for alarms, badges or for access via API. + * A system/service/firewall might block netdata's access if a portscan or + similar is detected. + * Currently, the accuracy of the latency is low and should be used as reference only. + +--- + +[]() |