Automated Network Performance Monitoring
AutoPerf provides intelligent, tiered performance testing that scales monitoring intensity based on network conditions.
📊 How AutoPerf Works
AutoPerf uses a three-tier approach to optimize monitoring resources while ensuring comprehensive coverage:
🟢 Tier 1 - Baseline Monitoring
- Runs basic connectivity tests every X minutes (configurable)
- Lightweight tests: ping, basic HTTP, DNS lookup
- Minimal system resource usage
- Establishes performance baseline
🟡 Tier 2 - Enhanced Testing
- Triggered when Tier 1 thresholds are exceeded
- More comprehensive tests: bandwidth, detailed latency
- Increased testing frequency
- Identifies performance degradation patterns
🔴 Tier 3 - Comprehensive Diagnostics
- Triggered when Tier 2 thresholds are exceeded
- Full diagnostic suite: traceroute, advanced HTTP traces
- Maximum testing detail and frequency
- Problem identification and root cause analysis
⚙️ Configuration
Each tool must be configured with tier assignment and thresholds:
# Example AutoPerf configuration autoperf: tier1: interval: 300 # 5 minutes tools: - ping - dns thresholds: latency_ms: 100 packet_loss: 5 tier2: tools: - speedtest - http_trace thresholds: bandwidth_mbps: 10 response_time_ms: 1000 tier3: tools: - traceroute - comprehensive_http thresholds: critical_latency_ms: 500
📈 Benefits
- Resource Efficiency: Only runs intensive tests when needed
- Early Detection: Catches performance issues before they become critical
- Scalable Monitoring: Adapts testing intensity to network conditions
- Comprehensive Coverage: Full diagnostic capability when required
🎯 Use Cases
- Enterprise Networks: Monitor critical connections with minimal overhead
- Remote Workers: Ensure stable connectivity for productivity
- Service Providers: Proactive network quality assurance
- DevOps Teams: Continuous infrastructure monitoring
💡 Note: AutoPerf requires tools to be properly configured with tier assignments and enabled status for optimal operation.