Create custom metrics for a virtual appliance

To create custom metrics for a virtual appliance, use the Abiquo API or collectd.

• Custom metrics for the VMs in the virtual appliance will display on the Virtual machine metrics tab in the Virtual appliance.
• Custom metrics for the Virtual appliance will display on the Virtual appliance metrics tab in the Virtual appliance.

For details of how to create custom metrics using the API, see the following documentation:

• Custom Metrics Resources
• Use collectd plugin for custom metrics
• How to enable VM monitoring and metrics via API