Global settings are overarching configurations applied at the client region level. These settings define critical aspects such as agent configurations, backup directory structures, and centralized backup directories for all servers.

• Template and Custom Definitions:

• Global settings are typically based on templates but can also be customized for specific servers when necessary.
• Every server must be connected to a template since default global settings must be defined during initial

•  Impact of Global Settings:

• These advanced settings affect critical modules such as charts, aggregations, alerts, and more within the Experda
• Any changes made to global settings take a few minutes to propagate to all connected servers.

•  Global Settings Categories:

1. Agent Properties:

• Define the overall agent
• Example: Specify the number of parallel Extended Events

allowed per server for monitoring suspicious activities.

2.  Backup Settings:

• High-level backup configurations, such as defining the backup folder structure.
• Detailed backup rules can be configured under the

Maintenance s Backup section.

3. Purging Policy Settings (future)

• Define how long data is retained within the
• Each purging setting applies to a specific table, ensuring effective data management.

Navigating To The Global Settings

The Global settings Template View

Global Settings Interface Overview

1. Toggle Between Views

Switch between the Template View and the Custom Server View to manage global settings.

2. 3-Dot Menu for Template Management

Access the 3-dot menu to manage the selected template:

1. Set as Default: Designates the current template as the default global
   • Only one default template is allowed per
   • New servers are automatically attached to the default template.
2. Duplicate Template: Creates a copy of the current template with a new name, retaining all its settings.
3. Edit Template: Opens the edit template dialog for
4. Delete Template: Removes the current
5. If the deleted template is the default, another template will automatically be selected as the new default.

3. Create New Template

Click the Create New Template button to open the dialog for defining a new template.

4. Toggle Between Tabs

Switch between the Template Rules and Affiliated Servers tabs for detailed configuration.

5. Summary and Search

Use the summary area to review high-level details and search for specific rules or settings.

6. Template List

View all available templates, including a star indicator for favorite templates.

7.  Agent Settings Grid

Edit agent-related configurations directly within the grid.

8. Backup Settings Grid

Modify backup-related settings for global consistency.

9. Data Purging Policy Grid

Configure data retention policies for various tables to manage storage effectively.

Global Settings Custom Server View

For most functionality, please see the above section “Global settings template view”. In this section we will highlight the differences between the views.

Custom Server Configuration

1. Assign a Different Template
   Directly assign a different template to the server from this interface.
2. List of Servers
   View and manage all servers associated with the selected template or custom settings.
3. Unlinked Global Settings
   1. At the custom server level, each global setting can be placed in an “unlinked” state, indicating it has been customized and differs from the attached template.
   2. Revert to Template:
      Click the X button to reset the unlinked global setting back to the template’s default configuration.