If MacPractice is running on a machine, Watchman Monitoring can be configured to monitor the volumes and to send a warning if the application is not running.
To Configure Watchman Monitoring to Monitor MacPractice
To configure the Monitoring Client to monitor a specific application such as MacPractice, open the PreferencePane on the computer running the application.
In the General tab:
- Check the Warn if Missing box for the MacPracticeData and the Data Storage volumes
- Check the box for Prevent Missing Volume warnings by mounting volumes at the Login Window
Additionally, we have released an open-source product called BackupMinder which can monitor backup activity, trim old backups, and keep a monthly archive.
With BackupMinder in place, Watchman Monitoring will send an alert if backups aren't happening on a regular basis.
In the Settings tab, add the MacPractice Application to Check Specified Applications:
- Check the box next to Check Specified Applications.
- Turn down the triangle next to Check Specified Applications.
- Click Add New Entry.
- Navigate to the Applications folder.
- Select MacPractice.
- Click Open.
Consider enabling the following options:
- Report Reboot Events
- Report Boot Volume Changes
Additionally, we have released an open-source product called BackupMinder which can monitor backup activity, trim old backups, and keep a monthly archive.
With BackupMinder in place, Watchman Monitoring will send an alert if backups aren't happening on a regular basis.
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