The number of running programs on a server is one of the key indicators of system health.
The 【Running Programs】 feature can count the current number of processes for a specific program name to determine the system's normal or abnormal state, ensuring stable system operation.


Common Application Monitoring Scenarios
➢ When the number of running programs is below the minimum requirement:
➥ Service not started
➥ Application stopped automatically due to an error (e.g., core dump)
➥ Application forcibly terminated (kill)

➢ When the number of running programs exceeds the maximum allowable value:
➥ Application repeatedly started, causing conflicts
➥ Too many running programs consume system resources, affecting host performance or failing to stop normally

Server operations management is not limited to hardware or operating system levels; the state of the application system layer is equally crucial.
Especially for specialized host functions like web servers running IIS or Apache, the operation status of background programs directly affects service availability.
Through the 【Running Programs】 feature, you can effectively avoid unnecessary resource consumption or service interruptions, thus achieving comprehensive server management and ensuring efficient system operation and continuous service reliability.

This feature can be applied in various scenarios. Here is a common example:
The user has a specially developed application that should be the only running instance in the system.
To ensure this application runs properly, you can monitor its running status by setting upper and lower limits on the number of instances.

In this case, the threshold is set to 1. This means:
➢ If the number of running instances is 【0】, it indicates the application did not start successfully, possibly due to a system startup failure or other reasons.
➢ If the number of running instances is 【2】 or more, it indicates an anomaly, possibly due to repeated starts or other unexpected situations.