Overview

The HUD contains the essentials for the element, split in two zones : Identification and State Summary.

 

Identification

 

  1. Element type : Host or Clusters
  2. Element Name
  3. Element description
  4. Element icon (here, an Apache server)
  5. The realm to which the element belongs
  6. Address IP of the element
  7. A button to refresh host detail view 
    • All data displayed brought back again from the Shinken server

 

 

State Summary

 

  1. Current element status (like status widget with context)
  2. The time elapsed from the last check and 
    the next scheduled check for the element.
  3. Clicking this button schedule an instant check
  4. Clicking this button open a modal form to acknowledge the current status of the host.
    The acknowledgement informs that the current status has been seen by somebody,
    this is why a reason in form is required.
  5. A gauge informs if the element is flapping and how
  6. The last zone on the right, informs the user when the state changed.
    It precise the old and new status and the exact date and time.

 

 

 

 


Info : The HUD name comes from devices used in piloting fighter planes displayed on transparent screen facing the driver or directly in the helmet visor.