New to uptime monitoring? Here is a quick reference of common terms you will encounter when using StatusDrift.
Monitoring Terms
Monitor – A check that runs periodically to verify a service is working correctly.
Uptime – The percentage of time a service is available and responding correctly.
Downtime – Periods when a service is unavailable or not responding correctly.
Response Time – How long it takes for a service to respond to a request, measured in milliseconds.
Check Interval – How frequently StatusDrift tests your service (e.g., every 1 minute).
Incident Terms
Incident – A period when a monitor detects an issue with your service.
Alert – A notification sent when a monitor status changes.
Recovery – When a service returns to normal after an incident.
Status Page Terms
Component – A service or system displayed on your status page.
Subscriber – Someone who has signed up to receive updates from your status page.
Scheduled Maintenance – Planned downtime that is announced in advance.