3.5.1 Matrix Server Administration Guide

Chapter 13: Configure Service Monitors 227
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To add or update a service monitor from the command line, use this
command:
mx service add|update [--type <type>] [--timeout <seconds>]
[--frequency <seconds>] [<other_arguments>] <vhost:port> ...
NOTE: The --type argument cannot be used with mx service update.
See “Advanced Settings for Service Monitors” for information about the
other arguments that can be specified for service monitors.
Advanced Settings for Service Monitors
You can use the advanced settings to fine-tune service monitors. To access
the advanced settings, select the Advanced button on the Add Service
Monitor or Service Monitor Properties window.
Service Monitor Policy
The Policy tab lets you specify the failover behavior of the service monitor
and set its service priority.