Datto RMM

Interact with Datto RMM API to manage devices, sites, alerts, and monitoring

Actions59

Alert → Get

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Overview

This node operation retrieves detailed information about a specific alert from Datto RMM. It is useful for monitoring and managing alerts related to devices or systems within the Datto RMM environment. For example, a user can select an open alert and fetch its details to analyze the issue or trigger further automation based on the alert's data.

Use Case Examples

  1. Fetch details of a specific open alert to investigate a device issue.
  2. Retrieve alert information to include in a monitoring dashboard or report.

Properties

Name Meaning
Alert Select the alert from the list of available open alerts to retrieve its details.
Fields to Include Select which fields to include in the response to customize the alert data returned.

Output

JSON

  • alertUid - Unique identifier of the alert.
  • alertType - Type or category of the alert.
  • deviceName - Name of the device associated with the alert.
  • priority - Priority level of the alert.
  • fieldsToInclude - Custom selected fields included in the alert response.

Dependencies

  • Datto RMM API with appropriate API key credentials

Troubleshooting

  • Ensure the selected alert UID is valid and corresponds to an open alert; otherwise, the node may return an error or no data.
  • Verify API credentials and network connectivity to Datto RMM to avoid authentication or connection errors.
  • If custom fields are selected, ensure they exist and are accessible in the Datto RMM environment to prevent incomplete data responses.

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