Observability and Supervision
Understand, React, Optimize
Whether you are a developer, DevOps manager, or CIO, you have access to integrated tools to monitor your applications, databases, and managed services — without having to deploy or maintain a stack of third-party solutions.
Would you like to see how it works in practice?
Clear metrics from the very first deployment
Every application deployed on Clever Cloud automatically benefits from real-time monitoring of its system metrics: CPU usage, memory consumption, latency, errors, disk I/O, and more. These metrics are collected from the very first git push, with no manual configuration required. They can be accessed from the web console, the Clever Tools CLI, the API, or even through compatible Grafana dashboards.
This immediate visibility enables developers to quickly resolve regressions, track the impact of a deployment, or optimize resource allocation based on workload.
Centralized logs, always accessible
Application logs are centralized and available in real time via the Clever Cloud interface. They can be filtered and viewed instantly or exported for analysis. One-time retrieval is also possible through the API, but streaming is not supported. Thanks to this unified system, there is no need to configure a separate log server or manage file rotation: everything is handled by the platform.
This is a valuable asset for debugging, as well as for audit and traceability—especially in environments with strict compliance requirements (such as HDS or ISO/IEC 27001).
Built-in alerting to prevent anomalies
Clever Cloud offers an alerting system that is easy to configure, based on user-defined thresholds (such as latency, memory usage, application errors, etc.). Notifications can be sent by email or via webhook. This mechanism ensures you are quickly informed of any issues, although it does not support complex conditional rules.
Open integrations: Grafana and API
The platform exposes its metrics through a REST API that you can query from your external tools. For example, you can configure Grafana provided by Clever Cloud with a JSON data source to visualize metrics and combine multiple indicators.
For specific use cases, the full Clever Cloud REST API allows you to retrieve logs, metrics, and events, and integrate them into your internal tools or DevOps pipelines.
A reliable foundation for critical environments
All applications run in isolated environments that are continuously monitored. In the event of a failure, the orchestration engine automatically restarts the affected services. Managed databases also benefit from advanced monitoring, with daily backups, redundancy, and built-in alerting.
This approach ensures complete visibility over your services, with no installation or maintenance complexity. It also meets the requirements of critical projects: high availability, auditability, and resilience.
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FAQ
Do you have questions about our monitoring, alerting, or integration features?
We’re here to clarify your technical and strategic options.
What types of system metrics are available?
Clever Cloud automatically collects system metrics that are essential for diagnosing and managing applications: CPU usage, memory consumption, disk I/O, latency, application errors, and more. These metrics are available in real time from the console, Clever Tools (CLI), or the API.
Can metrics be filtered or segmented by environment?
Yes. Each application or database has its own set of isolated metrics. If you use multiple environments (production, staging, testing, etc.), their metrics can be viewed independently. This makes it easy to identify issues specific to a particular instance or version.
How can metrics be used to analyze a performance regression?
After a deployment, you can review key indicators (latency, memory usage, errors) in the monitoring history. This helps you spot the impact of a code change or load variation, and quickly roll back to a stable version if needed.
Can the monitoring tools be used to manage multiple projects in parallel?
Yes. Each organization, application, or managed service (such as a database or broker) is monitored independently. You can track the performance of several projects at once, with a dedicated view for each resource.
How can I set up custom alerts?
You can define alerts directly from the Clever Cloud console. Simply choose a metric (for example, memory usage), set a critical threshold, and specify a notification channel (email or webhook). This ensures you’ll be notified if an incident or deviation occurs.
Can alerts be sent to multiple channels?
Yes. You can configure several channels for a single alert, allowing you to notify different people or systems at the same time (for example, sending an email and a webhook to a monitoring tool or Slack).
Is it possible to automate an action when an alert is triggered?
Clever Cloud does not allow you to configure automated actions directly from alerts. However, webhooks can be connected to a third-party orchestrator (such as n8n or Zapier) to trigger actions (like redeployment, notification, escalation, etc.).
Can I connect Clever Cloud to Grafana?
Yes, Clever Cloud metrics are accessible via a REST API. It is possible to configure Grafana to query this API using a “JSON API” data source; however, this requires custom setup and adapting queries and visualizations to your needs. There is no native preconfigured Grafana connector or official documentation provided by Clever Cloud for this integration.
Is there an API to retrieve logs and metrics?
Yes. Clever Cloud’s REST API allows you to retrieve metrics and logs for an application on demand. These data can then be used in your analysis or audit tools. Real-time streaming is not supported.
Can I monitor my databases with Clever Cloud?
Yes. All managed databases (PostgreSQL, Redis, MongoDB, etc.) include built-in monitoring. You can view system metrics, receive alerts in case of anomalies, and monitor the status of automatic backups.
Can I monitor services hosted outside of Clever Cloud?
Not directly. Clever Cloud’s monitoring is designed for resources hosted on the platform. However, Clever Cloud’s Grafana can display data from both Clever Cloud and other environments if you configure the sources in Grafana.
Are the monitoring tools compliant with HDS and ISO 27001 requirements?
Clever Cloud is ISO/IEC 27001 certified and offers HDS-certified hosting as an option. When you choose this type of hosting, the integrated monitoring services—metrics collection, log access, alerting—are included in a framework that meets the strict security and traceability requirements for sensitive environments (such as health or finance).
To benefit from HDS compliance, a specific contract and pricing are required. Please contact our dedicated team for more information.
Can I trace who accessed the monitoring data?
Access to the console, API, and logs can be restricted via Clever Cloud’s authentication and authorization system. You can define user roles and limit actions within an organization. All access is logged, making audits in sensitive environments easier.
What do I need to enable monitoring?
Nothing. As soon as you deploy an application (via Git, CLI, or API), system metrics are automatically collected. No additional configuration is required.
Can I try the monitoring features for free?
Yes. A free Clever Cloud account lets you deploy a test application and discover the monitoring tools, real-time metrics, and alerting interface with no commitment.
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