Statusider

Statusider is a term used to describe a type of information page or portal that presents the current status of one or more systems, services, or processes. They collect data from monitoring tools and display it in a concise, accessible format for both users and operators. A statusider typically focuses on the reliability and operational state of services rather than detailed performance analytics.

Contents commonly found on statusider pages include status indicators (often color-coded), a list of services or components with their current state, any ongoing incidents, planned maintenance, and uptime or performance metrics. They may also provide incident timelines, affected services, support contacts, and the last update time. Some implementations offer RSS, email alerts, or API access for automated reuse of the data.

Implementation and data sources rely on automated feeds from monitoring systems, incident management tools, and configuration databases. Statusiders can be static pages or dynamic dashboards that update in real time through APIs or streaming technologies. Good statusider design emphasizes accuracy, timeliness, and clarity, with clear definitions of what each status means and how updates are communicated.

Usage and purpose: statusider pages are used by software and service providers, cloud platforms, telecom operators, and public sector sites to communicate reliability and incidents to users and stakeholders. They aim to increase transparency and reduce support inquiries, though they must avoid information overload and miscommunication through careful presentation and governance.

Relation to related concepts includes status pages, dashboards, incident management, and service level objectives.