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+
+# Entropy
+
+
+<img src="https://netdata.cloud/img/syslog.png" width="150"/>
+
+
+Plugin: proc.plugin
+Module: /proc/sys/kernel/random/entropy_avail
+
+<img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/maintained%20by-Netdata-%2300ab44" />
+
+## Overview
+
+Entropy, a measure of the randomness or unpredictability of data.
+
+In the context of cryptography, entropy is used to generate random numbers or keys that are essential for
+secure communication and encryption. Without a good source of entropy, cryptographic protocols can become
+vulnerable to attacks that exploit the predictability of the generated keys.
+
+In most operating systems, entropy is generated by collecting random events from various sources, such as
+hardware interrupts, mouse movements, keyboard presses, and disk activity. These events are fed into a pool
+of entropy, which is then used to generate random numbers when needed.
+
+The `/dev/random` device in Linux is one such source of entropy, and it provides an interface for programs
+to access the pool of entropy. When a program requests random numbers, it reads from the `/dev/random` device,
+which blocks until enough entropy is available to generate the requested numbers. This ensures that the
+generated numbers are truly random and not predictable. 
+
+However, if the pool of entropy gets depleted, the `/dev/random` device may block indefinitely, causing
+programs that rely on random numbers to slow down or even freeze. This is especially problematic for
+cryptographic protocols that require a continuous stream of random numbers, such as SSL/TLS and SSH.
+
+To avoid this issue, some systems use a hardware random number generator (RNG) to generate high-quality
+entropy. A hardware RNG generates random numbers by measuring physical phenomena, such as thermal noise or
+radioactive decay. These sources of randomness are considered to be more reliable and unpredictable than
+software-based sources.
+
+One such hardware RNG is the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which is a dedicated hardware chip that is used
+for cryptographic operations and secure boot. The TPM contains a built-in hardware RNG that generates
+high-quality entropy, which can be used to seed the pool of entropy in the operating system.
+
+Alternatively, software-based solutions such as `Haveged` can be used to generate additional entropy by
+exploiting sources of randomness in the system, such as CPU utilization and network traffic. These solutions
+can help to mitigate the risk of entropy depletion, but they may not be as reliable as hardware-based solutions.
+
+
+
+
+This collector is only supported on the following platforms:
+
+- linux
+
+This collector only supports collecting metrics from a single instance of this integration.
+
+
+### Default Behavior
+
+#### Auto-Detection
+
+This integration doesn't support auto-detection.
+
+#### Limits
+
+The default configuration for this integration does not impose any limits on data collection.
+
+#### Performance Impact
+
+The default configuration for this integration is not expected to impose a significant performance impact on the system.
+
+
+## Metrics
+
+Metrics grouped by *scope*.
+
+The scope defines the instance that the metric belongs to. An instance is uniquely identified by a set of labels.
+
+
+
+### Per Entropy instance
+
+
+
+This scope has no labels.
+
+Metrics:
+
+| Metric | Dimensions | Unit |
+|:------|:----------|:----|
+| system.entropy | entropy | entropy |
+
+
+
+## Alerts
+
+
+The following alerts are available:
+
+| Alert name  | On metric | Description |
+|:------------|:----------|:------------|
+| [ lowest_entropy ](https://github.com/netdata/netdata/blob/master/health/health.d/entropy.conf) | system.entropy | minimum number of bits of entropy available for the kernel’s random number generator |
+
+
+## Setup
+
+### Prerequisites
+
+No action required.
+
+### Configuration
+
+#### File
+
+There is no configuration file.
+#### Options
+
+
+
+There are no configuration options.
+
+#### Examples
+There are no configuration examples.
+
+