Forecast

Zia-based Forecast is a powerful tool that utilizes advanced analytics and machine learning techniques to provide accurate predictions and insights into the performance of monitors. By analyzing various metrics generated by the resource, Zia-based Forecast can help users make informed decisions and identify potential anomalies in their resources.

Table of contents

• Zia-based Forecast: Alerts
• Zia-based Forecast in
  • Dashboards
  • Reports

Zia-based Forecast: Alerts

Zia-based Forecast allows users to select specific attributes in their monitors and set customized thresholds for prediction. This enables users to focus on the most relevant metrics and be alerted if the predicted metric breaches the defined limit. This can be done by changing the status of the monitor to Trouble or be notified of the changes in the behavior of the monitor. This enables users to proactively monitor their resources and respond to any changes in behavior.

In addition to threshold monitoring, Zia-based Forecast provides insights into resource seasonality. By analyzing historical data, it identifies patterns and trends in the resource's performance over time. This helps users anticipate potential issues during specific periods and take proactive measures to mitigate risks.

With its advanced analytics and predictive capabilities, Zia-based Forecast empowers users to make informed, data-based decisions. By accurately forecasting monitor performance and highlighting anomalies or risks, it enables users to optimize their resource management and ensure smooth operations in seven-day cycles.

To enable Zia-based Forecast predictions to notify you of potential threshold breaches,

1. Log in to Site24x7.
2. Navigate to Admin > Configuration Profile.
3. Select any monitor supported by Zia Forecast. Please refer to the list below for the supported monitors and attributes.
4. In the Edit Threshold Profile form, click Add Zia Forecast Threshold to add Zia forecast threshold values in attributes supported by Zia-based Forecast.
   
   
   Figure 1. Add Zia Forecast Threshold
5. Click Save.

How it works

By configuring the threshold settings in Zia-based Forecast, you can establish specific trigger points for notifications. For example, let's assume you set a threshold of 80% to receive a Trouble notification and 90% to receive a Critical notification. In this scenario, if you set the Zia Forecast Threshold at 85%, you will receive advance notifications based on Zia's prediction of when the monitor might approach that threshold. These proactive notifications allow you to take preemptive actions to keep the monitor from reaching the Critical state.

You can find Zia-based Forecast in the following places:

Dashboards

Navigate to Home > Dashboards. Choose any monitor type that supports Zia-based Forecast. Your charts will reflect the forecast data if the widgets you create comply with the time period and attributes supported by Zia-based Forecast. The forecast value is represented in a translucent section in the area charts, and in the line graph, it is represented as a dotted line.

To enable or disable Zia-based Forecast, click Edit Dashboard on the top bar. You can click the Zia icon over the chart to disable this feature.


Figure 2. Edit Dashboard

Figure 3. Zia icon in forecast charts

Reports

From the left navigation, go to Reports > Performance Report. Once you enable Show Forecast Values displayed in the top bar, you will be able to see the forecast data in the charts. The forecast data will be represented as a blue translucent section in the area chart, and in the line graph, the data will be represented as a dotted line.

Figure 4. Performance Report

Schedule Reports

1. Go to Admin > Report Settings > Schedule Reports.
2. Click Schedule Report on the top bar at the right side.
3. In the form, choose Performance Report from the drop-down menu in the Report Type field.
4. Next, select a Monitor Type that supports Zia-based Forecast after which you will be provided an option to either enable or disable the Zia forecast values in the report. This option will be disabled by default.
5. Click Save.
   
   
   Figure 5. Zia Forecast in Schedule Report

Public Reports

1. Go to Admin > Share > Public Reports.
2. Click Publish Report on the right side at the top bar.
3. In the form, choose Public Report from the drop-down menu in the Report Type field.
4. Next, select a Monitor Type that is supported by Zia-based Forecast after which you will be provided an option to either enable or disable the Zia-based forecast values in the report with the toggle button provided. This option will be disabled by default.
5. Click Save.
   
   
   Figure 6. Zia Forecast in Publish Report

The forecast feature is applicable for the following monitor types and attributes.