The Alert Sidebar in Keep provides a detailed view of a selected alert, offering in-depth context and information to aid in alert management and resolution. This feature is designed to give users a comprehensive understanding of the alert without leaving the main interface.

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(1) Alert Name

Displays the name of the alert, which typically summarizes the issue or event being reported. This is the primary identifier for the alert.

Shows the service associated with the alert. This helps teams quickly understand which part of the infrastructure or application is affected.

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(3) Alert Source

Indicates the source of the alert, such as the monitoring tool or system that generated it (e.g., Prometheus, Datadog). This provides context on where the alert originated.

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(4) Alert Description

A detailed description of the alert, including specifics about the issue. This section helps provide a deeper understanding of what triggered the alert.

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(5) Alert Fingerprint

A unique identifier for the alert. The fingerprint is used to correlate alerts and track their lifecycle across systems.

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(6) Alert Timeline

Displays a chronological history of the alert, including when it was created, acknowledged, updated, or resolved. The timeline provides insights into how the alert has been managed.

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(7) Alert Topology View

Offers a visual representation of the alert’s impact on the system’s topology. This view helps identify affected components and their relationships to other parts of the infrastructure.