Netdata parses server log files and provides summary (client, traffic) metrics. Unlike the OpenVPN collector which requires management interface to be enabled.
Netdata auto discovers hundreds of services, and for those it doesn’t turning on manual discovery is a one line configuration. For more information on configuring Netdata for OpenVPN Status Log monitoring please read the collector documentation.
Netdata has a public demo space (no login required) where you can explore different monitoring use-cases and get a feel for Netdata.
Active Clients is a metric that shows the number of clients connected to the OpenVPN server. This metric can be used to monitor the health of the server, as well as the demand for connections. It is important to keep track of the number of active clients to ensure the server is not overloaded and is able to accommodate all clients.
Total Traffic is a metric that shows the total amount of traffic (inbound and outbound) passing through the OpenVPN server. This metric can be used to monitor the usage of the server and ensure it is not being overutilized. It is important to monitor total traffic over time to identify potential issues such as spikes in usage or slowdowns.
User Traffic is a metric that shows the amount of traffic (inbound and outbound) for each individual user connected to the OpenVPN server. This metric can be used to monitor the usage of the server by each user, and identify any potential issues such as users utilizing more than their fair share of the server resources. It is important to monitor user traffic over time to identify any potential issues and ensure that each user is getting their fair share of the resources.
User Connection Time is a metric that shows the amount of time each user has been connected to the OpenVPN server. This metric can be used to monitor the usage of the server by each user, and identify any potential issues such as users staying connected for too long. It is important to monitor user connection time over time to identify any potential issues and ensure that each user is not staying connected for too long.