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HTTP metrics

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The HTTP metrics dashboard provides Platform.sh users with network-related metrics. Those insights are designed to help them better understand the state of their applications.

Grid support Anchor to this heading

HTTP Metrics is only supported on Grid environments. There is no support for Dedicated environments.

Accessing the dashboard Anchor to this heading

Those metrics can be accessed by clicking the HTTP metrics tab on the environment page within the console.

The HTTP metrics dashboard can help you:

  • Verify if there were any recent spikes in error responses
  • Check bandwidth consumption to determine if there were any service interruptions
  • Identify specific URLs causing site-wide issues
  • Prioritize performance optimization (see integrate observability)

HTTP requests status graph Anchor to this heading

The HTTP requests graph provides an aggregated view of the health of HTTP requests made to the application. It reflects the status responses (e.g. 1XX, 2XX, 3XX, 4XX, 5XX) of HTTP requests across a defined time frame.

This graph helps identify surge of error responses or periods of elevated request activity.

Bandwidth usage graph Anchor to this heading

The Bandwidth graph displays the data transfer volume. It represents incoming (data the app receives) and outgoing (data the app sends) bandwidth usage over time.

This graph helps identify bandwidth bottlenecks, optimize resource allocation, and track bandwidth usage.

Top 10 most impactful URLs Anchor to this heading

The Top 10 URL Impact graph and list pinpoint high-traffic or resource-intensive URLs for targeted optimization or investigation. It showcases the evolution over time of the top-10 most impactful URLs during a given time frame.

This graph helps identify potential trouble spots, understand user behavior, and prioritize areas for optimization.

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Note that the following data retention limits apply when using the HTTP metrics dashboard:

  • 8-hour retention for standard customers (without Observability Suite).
  • 24-hour retention for Observability Suite customers (Enterprise and Elite tiers).

For more information about the different tiers for standard and Observability Suite customers, visit the Pricing page.