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PostgreSQL Check

This check monitors the availability of a PostgreSQL database server. It attempts to connect to the specified host and execute a simple query to verify that the server is responsive and accessible.

Configuration

Field Description Required Default
host The hostname or IP address of the PostgreSQL server. Yes
port The port number to connect to. No 5432
database The name of the database to connect to. No
user The username for authentication. No
password The password for authentication. No
connect_timeout Connection timeout in seconds. No 2

Aliases

This check can also be referred to as:

  • postgres
  • postgis