Monitoring hierarchical asset groups
A method of monitoring hierarchical asset groups includes the operations of: receiving a plurality of asset group configuration parameters comprising one or more association specifications, each association specification defining an association between an asset and a corresponding asset group of a plurality of asset groups of an asset hierarchy; receiving definitions of one or more asset group metrics, wherein each asset group metric of the one or more asset group metrics is derived from a search of machine data associated with a corresponding asset group; associating, with each asset group of the plurality of asset groups, a corresponding asset group metric of the one or more asset group metrics; generating one or more alert definitions associated with an asset group of the plurality of asset groups; monitoring, using the one or more asset group metrics, the asset hierarchy; and generating an alert based on the one or more alert definitions.
1. A method performed by one or more processing devices, the method comprising:
receiving, via a graphical user interface (GUI) of an asset monitoring and reporting system (AMRS), a plurality of asset group configuration parameters comprising one or more association specifications, each association specification defining an association between an asset and a corresponding asset group of a plurality of asset groups of an asset hierarchy;
receiving, via the GUI, definitions of one or more asset group metrics, wherein each asset group metric, of the one or more asset group metrics, includes a metric replicated to each asset of the corresponding asset group to improve computer resource utilization and is derived from a search of machine data associated with the corresponding asset group;
associating, with each asset group of the plurality of asset groups, a corresponding asset group metric of the one or more asset group metrics;
generating, via the GUI, one or more alert definitions associated with an asset group of the plurality of asset groups;
storing the definitions of the one or more asset group metrics and the one or more alert definitions in a data store;
monitoring, using the one or more asset group metrics, the asset hierarchy via sensors, equipment, systems, and/or computers;
generating an alert based on the one or more alert definitions; and
providing the alert to initiate performance of an alert action.
2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the asset hierarchy comprises a root node representing an industrial system.
3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the asset hierarchy comprises a plurality of nodes, each node of the plurality of nodes representing a corresponding industrial equipment item.
4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the asset hierarchy comprises a plurality of asset container nodes, wherein each asset container node represents a physical construct having one or more subordinate assets.
5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the asset hierarchy comprises a plurality of asset container nodes, wherein each asset container node represents a corresponding machine comprising a plurality of sub-assemblies, each sub-assembly of the plurality of sub-assemblies further comprising a plurality of parts.
6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the asset hierarchy comprises a plurality of nodes, each node of the plurality of nodes representing a corresponding Internet-of-Things (IoT) device.
7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the asset hierarchy comprises a plurality of nodes, each node of the plurality of nodes representing a corresponding sensor measuring a specified physical characteristic.
8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the asset hierarchy comprises a plurality of nodes of a network, each node of the plurality of nodes representing a communication endpoint.
9. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:
automatically creating a new asset group based on rule-based criteria; and
associating the new asset group with the asset hierarchy.
10. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:
creating a new asset group in response to receiving user interface input identifying two or more assets; and
associating the new asset group with the asset hierarchy.
11. The method of claim 1 , wherein the definitions of one or more asset group metrics are received via a formula builder interface.
12. The method of claim 1 , wherein monitoring the asset hierarchy further comprises:
executing of a search query on machine data associated with the asset hierarchy, the search query to determine values of the one or more asset group metrics.
13. A system comprising:
a memory; and
one or more processing devices coupled with the memory, the one or more processing devices configured to:
receive, via a graphical user interface (GUI) of an asset monitoring and reporting system (AMRS), a plurality of asset group configuration parameters comprising one or more association specifications, each association specification defining an association between an asset and a corresponding asset group of a plurality of asset groups of an asset hierarchy;
receive, via the GUI, definitions of one or more asset group metrics, wherein each asset group metric, of the one or more asset group metrics, includes a metric replicated to each asset of the corresponding asset group to improve computer resource utilization and is derived from a search of machine data associated with the corresponding asset group;
associate, with each asset group of the plurality of asset groups, a corresponding asset group metric of the one or more asset group metrics;
generate, via the GUI, one or more alert definitions associated with an asset group of the plurality of asset groups;
store the definitions of the one or more asset group metrics and the one or more alert definitions in a data store;
monitor, using the one or more asset group metrics, the asset hierarchy via sensors, equipment, systems, and/or computers;
generate an alert based on the one or more alert definitions; and
providing the alert to initiate performance of an alert action.
14. The system of claim 13 , wherein the asset hierarchy comprises a plurality of asset container nodes, wherein each asset container node represents a physical construct having one or more subordinate assets.
15. The system of claim 13 , wherein the one or more processing devices are further configured to:
create a new asset group in response to receiving user interface input identifying two or more assets; and
associate the new asset group with the asset hierarchy.
16. The system of claim 13 , wherein monitoring the asset hierarchy further comprises:
executing of a search query on machine data associated with the asset hierarchy, the search query to determine values of the one or more asset group metrics.
17. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium encoding executable instructions thereon that, in response to execution by one or more processing devices, cause the one or more processing devices to:
receive, via a graphical user interface (GUI) of an asset monitoring and reporting system (AMRS), a plurality of asset group configuration parameters comprising one or more association specifications, each association specification defining an association between an asset and a corresponding asset group of a plurality of asset groups of an asset hierarchy;
receive, via the GUI, definitions of one or more asset group metrics, wherein each asset group metric, of the one or more asset group metrics, includes a metric replicated to each asset of the corresponding asset group to improve computer resource utilization and is derived from a search of machine data associated with the corresponding asset group;
associate, with each asset group of the plurality of asset groups, a corresponding asset group metric of the one or more asset group metrics;
generate, via the GUI, one or more alert definitions associated with an asset group of the plurality of asset groups;
store the definitions of the one or more asset group metrics and the one or more alert definitions in a data store;
monitor, using the one or more asset group metrics, the asset hierarchy via sensors, equipment, systems, and/or computers;
generate an alert based on the one or more alert definitions; and
providing the alert to initiate performance of an alert action.
18. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 17 , wherein the asset hierarchy comprises a plurality of asset container nodes, wherein each asset container node represents a physical construct having one or more subordinate assets.
19. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 17 , further comprising executable instructions encoded thereon that, in response to execution by the one or more processing devices, cause the one or more processing devices to:
create a new asset group in response to receiving user interface input identifying two or more assets; and
associate the new asset group with the asset hierarchy.
20. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 17 , wherein monitoring the asset hierarchy further comprises:
executing of a search query on machine data associated with the asset hierarchy, the search query to determine values of the one or more asset group metrics.