SiteMonitor

Project Overview

A comprehensive website monitoring and uptime tracking system designed to provide real-time alerts and detailed analytics for website performance and availability.

Key Features

• Real-time website monitoring and uptime tracking
• Instant email and SMS alerts for downtime
• Detailed performance analytics and reporting
• Response time monitoring and optimization
• Multi-site monitoring dashboard
• Historical data and trend analysis

Core Technologies

• Backend: Python, Flask, SQLAlchemy
• Database: PostgreSQL, Redis
• Monitoring: HTTP requests, DNS checks, SSL validation
• Notifications: SMTP, Twilio SMS API
• Frontend: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Chart.js
• Deployment: Docker, Docker Compose

Architecture

The SiteMonitor system follows a microservices architecture with separate components for:

• Monitoring Engine: Performs health checks and collects metrics
• Alert Manager: Processes events and sends notifications
• Data Storage: Stores monitoring data and user preferences
• Web Dashboard: Provides real-time monitoring interface
• API Gateway: Handles external integrations and webhooks

Monitoring Capabilities

• HTTP/HTTPS response time monitoring
• DNS resolution and propagation checks
• SSL certificate expiration monitoring
• Custom endpoint health checks
• Content validation and keyword monitoring
• Geographic response time testing

Use Cases

• E-commerce website uptime monitoring
• API endpoint availability tracking
• Critical business application monitoring
• Performance optimization and benchmarking
• Compliance and SLA monitoring