A Traceroute check runs a traceroute from probes to targets. You can trace the path of a request through the internet and get more detailed information about how your requests are flowing through the public internet.
Traceroute check can be useful to visualize network path, see how that path changes over time, and how it’s reaching the destination.
Refer to the check name. Check metrics include a job label with the value of this option.
Target
Target of the check request. Check metrics include an instance label with the value of this option.
Probe locations
The locations where the check should run from. Check metrics include a probe label with the value of the probe location running the check.
Frequency
The frequency the check should run in seconds. The value can range from 60 to 3600 seconds. Only the sm_check_info metric includes the frequency label.
Timeout
Maximum execution time for the check. The value can range from 1 to 60 seconds.
Custom labels
(Optional) Custom labels applied to check metrics. Refer to Custom labels for querying instructions.
Additionally, Traceroute checks have the following options:
Option name
Description
Max hops
Maximum number of hops before giving up.
Max unknown hops
Maximum number of unknown hops before giving up.
PTR lookup
Perform a reverse lookup from IP to hostname.
Publish full set of metrics
Whether to publish additional metrics to create histograms (used for Apdex scores or heatmaps). Default is false to reduce the number of active series.