Cisco Splunk Observability Infrastructure Monitoring Enterprise Edition Custom Metric Add-On
Gain granular control over your IT infrastructure monitoring with the Cisco Splunk Observability Infrastructure Monitoring Enterprise Edition Custom Metric Add-On, enabling tailored data collection for critical business insights.
- Enhanced Visibility: Access to custom metric collection capabilities for deeper insights into your specific infrastructure performance.
- Operational Efficiency: Streamline monitoring by focusing on the metrics that matter most to your business operations.
- Compliance Support: Ensure adherence to internal performance standards and regulatory requirements through precise data capture.
- Scalable Monitoring: Adapt your monitoring strategy as your business evolves, with the flexibility to add new custom metrics.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a platform software license for Cisco Splunk Observability, specifically the Enterprise Edition Custom Metric Add-On. It unlocks the ability to define and collect custom metrics, providing a more tailored approach to infrastructure monitoring beyond standard out-of-the-box data points.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies use this add-on to gain deeper visibility into their unique IT environments. It integrates with existing Splunk deployments, allowing for enhanced performance analysis and troubleshooting of on-premises or cloud-hosted infrastructure.
- Custom Metric Definition: Design and implement unique metrics relevant to your specific applications and infrastructure.
- Granular Performance Tracking: Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) that are critical to your business's unique operational needs.
- Proactive Issue Detection: Identify potential problems earlier by tracking custom performance thresholds and anomalies.
- Data-Driven Decisions: Utilize precise, business-relevant data to inform IT strategy and resource allocation.
- Extended Observability: Supplement standard monitoring with specialized data points for a more complete view of system health.
This add-on empowers SMB and mid-market teams to achieve enterprise-grade, customized infrastructure monitoring without the associated overhead.
What This Enables
Enable Tailored Infrastructure Performance Tracking
Enable teams to define and collect custom metrics that align with specific business application performance requirements. Streamline monitoring by focusing on the unique KPIs that directly impact operational success and user experience.
on-premises servers, cloud virtual machines, application performance monitoring, custom software deployments
Improve Alerting and Anomaly Detection
Automate the identification of performance deviations by setting custom thresholds for newly defined metrics. Protect against potential downtime by receiving alerts based on business-critical, non-standard performance indicators.
network operations centers, critical application support, proactive system maintenance, incident response teams
Support Specialized Compliance and Reporting
Ensure adherence to internal performance standards or specific regulatory requirements by capturing precise, custom data points. Streamline reporting by including these tailored metrics in operational dashboards and audits.
regulated industry environments, internal IT governance, performance audit preparation, data integrity verification
Key Features
Custom Metric Definition Engine
Allows users to create and deploy unique metrics tailored to their specific infrastructure and application needs, providing highly relevant performance data.
Enterprise Edition Capabilities
Unlocks advanced features and scalability required for comprehensive monitoring in demanding business environments.
Subscription Licensing
Provides predictable operational expenses and ensures continuous access to the latest features and support for the duration of the subscription.
Integration with Splunk Observability
Seamlessly incorporates custom metrics into existing Splunk dashboards and alerting systems for a unified view of IT performance.
Enhanced Data Granularity
Enables deeper analysis of system behavior by collecting data points not covered by standard monitoring solutions.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require precise monitoring of transaction processing times and system availability to meet strict SLAs and regulatory compliance, making custom metrics essential for tracking unique performance indicators.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must ensure the continuous availability and performance of critical systems like patient record databases and diagnostic equipment, necessitating custom metrics to monitor specialized hardware and software performance.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial operations often rely on unique machinery and control systems where custom performance metrics are vital for tracking operational efficiency, predictive maintenance, and production throughput.
Retail & Hospitality
Businesses in this sector need to monitor point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and customer-facing applications closely, often requiring custom metrics to track performance during peak operational periods.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a custom metric in the context of infrastructure monitoring?
A custom metric is a data point that you define and collect to track specific aspects of your IT infrastructure's performance that are unique to your business. This goes beyond the standard metrics provided by default monitoring tools.
How does this add-on differ from standard Splunk infrastructure monitoring?
The standard monitoring provides a broad overview. This add-on allows you to create and track highly specific, business-relevant metrics that are not included in the default offering, giving you more granular control and insight.
Is this license perpetual or a subscription?
This is a subscription-based license, meaning you pay a recurring fee for access to the software and its features for a defined term. This ensures you always have access to the latest updates and support.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Medium — IT-assisted
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.