# Pt-heartbeat monitor

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**Category:** Percona Toolkit\
**Created:** [June 3, 2014, 11:48am UTC](https://forums.percona.com/t/pt-heartbeat-monitor/3526 "2014-06-03T11:48:38Z")\
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If I am wanting to see if the pt-heartbeat monitor is running what is the best way to find out? Should i do a mysql query or just look at the process list?

I need to setup nagios to make sure it is activated on boot.

Thanks,

Chris Edwards

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To determine whether the pt-heartbeat monitor is running, you can either check the process list or execute a MySQL query. Both methods are effective, but the choice between them depends on your specific needs and preferences.

**Checking the Process List**

Checking the process list is a quick and convenient way to verify if pt-heartbeat is running. Simply execute the `ps` command to list all running processes. Look for any processes with the name “pt-heartbeat” or “percona-toolkit”. If you find such a process, it indicates that pt-heartbeat is running.

**Executing a MySQL Query**

If you want to obtain more detailed information about the pt-heartbeat monitor, you can execute a MySQL query. The following query checks for the existence of the `pt-heartbeat` table in the `heartbeat` database:

`SQLSHOW TABLES FROM heartbeat;`

If the `pt-heartbeat` table exists, it indicates that pt-heartbeat is running and has successfully created the necessary database structure.

**Setting Up Nagios to Monitor pt-heartbeat**

To ensure that pt-heartbeat is activated on boot, you can configure Nagios to monitor its status. Nagios can check for the presence of the `pt-heartbeat` process or the existence of the `pt-heartbeat` table. If either check fails, Nagios will alert you to the potential issue.

Here’s a general outline of the steps involved in setting up Nagios to monitor pt-heartbeat:

1. Define a Nagios host object for the server where pt-heartbeat runs.
2. Create a Nagios service object for monitoring pt-heartbeat.
3. Configure the service object to check for the presence of the `pt-heartbeat` process or the existence of the `pt-heartbeat` table.
4. Set up notifications for the service object to alert you when pt-heartbeat fails to start or run properly.

By following these steps, you can effectively monitor pt-heartbeat and ensure that it remains active, maintaining the replication health of your MySQL or MariaDB environment.

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