Automated Server Uptime Monitoring with Email Alerts and Google Sheets Logging

Overview

This workflow automates server uptime monitoring by regularly checking the status of web servers, logging results in Google Sheets, and sending email alerts via Gmail if any server is down.

Key Features

• Automated Scheduling: Uses a schedule trigger to initiate uptime checks at defined intervals.
• Centralized Server List: Retrieves the list of web servers to monitor from Google Sheets.
• Real-Time Status Checks: Performs HTTP requests to verify server availability.
• Incident Notification: Sends immediate Gmail alerts when a server is detected as down.
• Comprehensive Logging: Records both uptime and downtime events in separate Google Sheets logs for easy tracking and reporting.

Benefits

• Proactive Monitoring: Ensures prompt awareness of server issues, minimizing downtime impact.
• Centralized Records: Maintains a historical log of server status for analysis and compliance.
• Reduced Manual Effort: Eliminates the need for manual server checks and notifications, saving time and reducing errors.

Use Cases

• IT teams monitoring critical web infrastructure.
• Businesses requiring uptime compliance and reporting.
• Organizations seeking automated incident response and documentation.

Integrations

• Google Sheets: For server lists and logging.
• Gmail: For automated email notifications.
• HTTP Requests: For real-time server health checks.