Xitoring Agent — Lightweight Monitoring Probe
Xitoring Agent is a small monitoring probe used with the Xitoring cloud platform. Its job is straightforward: sit inside the infrastructure and collect metrics that external checks can’t see. That includes things like CPU load, memory usage, running processes, and custom application stats. The agent then sends data securely back to the Xitoring service, where it shows up alongside uptime and external monitoring results.
Why It Matters
External monitoring (ping or HTTP checks) tells only half the story. A website may be reachable, but the server could already be out of memory or running hot. By placing a lightweight agent directly on the host, admins get both perspectives: outside-in and inside-out. For small teams using Xitoring, this closes the visibility gap without building a full-blown monitoring stack.
How It Works
– Installed on Linux or Windows hosts.
– Collects CPU, RAM, disk, process count, and other internal metrics.
– Securely pushes data to the Xitoring cloud platform.
– Supports custom metric collection through scripts.
– Alerts are configured in the Xitoring dashboard and triggered when thresholds are crossed.
Deployment / Installation Guide
– Agent package available for common Linux distros (Debian/Ubuntu, CentOS) and Windows.
– Install via script or package manager; authentication token links host to the account.
– Once running, data begins streaming automatically into the dashboard.
– No local database or heavy configuration needed.
Integrations
– Works natively with the Xitoring cloud monitoring service.
– Alerts flow to email, Slack, Microsoft Teams, or custom webhooks.
– Can be paired with external checks (HTTP, ICMP, TCP) for complete monitoring coverage.
Real-World Applications
– Tracking resource usage on critical servers while also checking uptime.
– Watching disk usage in production to avoid silent failures.
– Combining external and internal checks for more reliable SLA monitoring.
– Lightweight monitoring in cloud or hybrid setups without running a large on-prem system.
Limitations
– Only works with the Xitoring platform, not standalone.
– Feature set is narrower compared to larger monitoring agents like Zabbix or Nagios plugins.
– Dependent on cloud connectivity; outages may block reporting.
Snapshot Comparison
| Tool | Role | Strengths | Best Fit |
| Xitoring Agent | Host monitoring | Lightweight, quick setup | Small teams on Xitoring platform |
| Zabbix Agent | Metrics collection | Rich features, flexible configs | Enterprises needing full NMS |
| Nagios Plugins | Service checks | Huge plugin library | Legacy and hybrid infrastructures |
| Netdata Agent | Host monitoring | Real-time dashboards, open-source | Teams wanting instant local views |