1. Install Watchlog Agent
2. Configure Integration
After installing the agent, open integration.json in your agent directory and add the NGINX block:
{
"service": "nginx",
"monitor": false,
"accessLog": "/var/log/nginx/access.log"
}
Then restart the agent to apply changes:
Linux Restart
pm2 restart watchlog-agentWindows Restart
Restart-Service -Name "WatchlogAgent"Explore NGINX Monitoring Capabilities
Origins
View request origins to understand traffic sources and geolocation distribution.
API Calls
Monitor API endpoints with real-time call counts to optimize performance.
Error Rate & Avg RPM
Track error percentages and average requests per minute for SLA adherence.
URLs & Status Codes
Analyze URLs, HTTP status codes, and request counts to identify hotspots.
Access Logs
Inspect raw log entries per URL for deep dive troubleshooting.
All metrics available in real time or custom time ranges via the Watchlog dashboard.