> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.verge.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.verge.io/learn-the-platform/module-9-monitoring-and-troubleshooting.md).

# Module 9: Monitoring & Troubleshooting

- [Overview](https://docs.verge.io/learn-the-platform/module-9-monitoring-and-troubleshooting/09-monitoring-troubleshooting.md): Monitor VergeOS system health, configure alerts and log forwarding, diagnose common issues, and know when to escalate to Verge support.
- [Dashboard & System Health](https://docs.verge.io/learn-the-platform/module-9-monitoring-and-troubleshooting/01-dashboard-health.md): Real-time system visibility from the VergeOS UI -- node dashboards, hardware resources, fabric status, event logs, and cluster-level monitoring.
- [Lab: Monitoring & Troubleshooting](https://docs.verge.io/learn-the-platform/module-9-monitoring-and-troubleshooting/lab.md): Explore the VergeOS dashboard, configure alerts, analyze system logs, and practice diagnosing common issues.
- [Subscriptions & Alerts](https://docs.verge.io/learn-the-platform/module-9-monitoring-and-troubleshooting/02-alerts.md): Proactive notification configuration in VergeOS -- on-demand alerts, scheduled reports, subscription profiles, throttle controls, and SMTP prerequisites.
- [Log Management & Forwarding](https://docs.verge.io/learn-the-platform/module-9-monitoring-and-troubleshooting/03-log-management.md): VergeOS log types, 45-day in-UI retention, context-specific logs, remote syslog forwarding configuration, SEL management, and SMTP activity reports.
- [Prometheus & Grafana Integration](https://docs.verge.io/learn-the-platform/module-9-monitoring-and-troubleshooting/04-prometheus-grafana.md): Deploy the vergeos-exporter to collect vSAN, cluster, and node metrics in Prometheus format, configure Grafana dashboards, and integrate with AlertManager for proactive monitoring.
- [Diagnostics Toolkit](https://docs.verge.io/learn-the-platform/module-9-monitoring-and-troubleshooting/05-diagnostics-toolkit.md): Master the four component-specific diagnostic tools built into VergeOS — network, node, vSAN, and NAS diagnostics — and learn when to use each for efficient troubleshooting.
- [Common Issues & Resolutions](https://docs.verge.io/learn-the-platform/module-9-monitoring-and-troubleshooting/06-common-issues.md): Troubleshooting patterns for the most frequently encountered VergeOS problems — VM networking, guest memory reporting, SEL noise, NAS shares, installation issues, and storage degradation.
- [Support Escalation](https://docs.verge.io/learn-the-platform/module-9-monitoring-and-troubleshooting/07-support-escalation.md): When and how to engage VergeOS support — System Diagnostics bundles, contact options, ticket best practices, and standard operating procedures for escalation-worthy operations.


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