Configure automatic alert resolution

In System Center Operations Manager, alerts are resolved automatically after a specific number of days. You can change the automatic alert resolution settings globally for the management group. Using automatic alert resolution, you can configure all active alerts with a resolution state of New to be changed to Closed after a specific number of days. You can also configure all active alerts with a resolution state of New to be changed to Closed after a specific number of days when the alert source is healthy.

Change the global settings for automatic alert resolution

  1. In the Operations console, select Administration.

  2. Select Settings.

  3. Double-click Alerts.

  4. Select the Automatic Alert Resolution tab.

  5. Change the days for either or both of the following settings:

    Screenshot showing Global settings for automatic alert resolution.

  6. Select OK.

Next steps

  • To get better visibility with the alerts being generated in your environment and determine which are the candidates for additional configuration to reduce alert noise and improve alert accuracy, see Data-driven Alert Management from the Operations console.

  • To understand how alerts are generated for monitored objects in your management group, see How an Alert is Produced.

  • To understand how it can help you review alerts that have been generated by rules and monitors which are still active, review Viewing Active Alerts.