How do I create a custom metric and alert?

A simple wizard guides you through each step of the creation process.

To create a custom metric:

1. Go to the Configuration page. Under Alerts, select Custom metrics and alerts:
2. Click the Create custom metric button:

   

The first page of a simple, three-step wizard is displayed.

Next steps

Step 1. Defining the metric – includes sections for defining the metric, and entering and testing the T-SQL query on which the metric is based.

Step 2. Adding an alert – optionally base an alert on the metric by completing sections similar to those displayed on the Alert settings page (Configuration > Alert settings).

Step 3. Creating – creates the custom metric and alert.