> ### Fathom alert definition

> An alert is a notification that an event involving a Fathom resource has occurred.

> Note: The term Fathom as used throughout this guide refers to Fathom Management Standard Edition.

> Alerts indicate:

> - A typical or routine event has occurred. For example, you can set up an alert to inform you that a database has started or stopped.
> - A defined threshold has been met or exceeded. For example, you can set up an alert to be generated if the percentage of AppServer™ client requests rejected during a polling interval exceeded the defined threshold. The alert identifies a performance issue you might want to address.
> - A situation has occurred with an internal Fathom operation. In this situation, Fathom automatically generates an alert; you cannot set up internal alerts.

> When you configure resource monitoring, you define rules to ensure that a resource performs according to criteria you set. These rules cause Fathom to generate alerts if a specific condition occurs. Use alerts to ensure that:

> - You are automatically notified if that rule is broken; all alert details display and are accessible through the management console.
> - Fathom triggers optional, predefined corrective actions. You can customize and select actions such as sending an e-mail to an employee, sending a voice message to a PDA (Personal Data Assistant), or initiating a job action or log file action in response to an event.

> The prompt display of an alert and its associated details in the management console and the automatic and timely initiation of actions allow you to quickly recognize and correct resource-related violations.

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