> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.enginsight.com/docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.enginsight.com/docs/manual/english/platform-usage/endpoints/required-services/observer.md). # Observer Observer is an Enginsight component that is installed as a service on servers that represent different locations, such as internal or external networks or different geographical regions, to monitor endpoints (websites and domains). This includes checking the validity of SSL/TLS certificates, checking for vulnerabilities, malware, and compliance with specific security policies, as well as monitoring availability and performance. {% hint style="info" %} For the SaaS version of Enginsight, you can use the Observer instances managed by us in the Frankfurt am Main and East Virginia (USA) locations. {% endhint %} *** :compass: Navigate to **Endpoints** → **Observer** to show an overview of all installed Observers. If you have not configured an Observer yet, this view is empty.
The [Observer overview](#observer-overview) provides information such as: * which Observers were installed and edited, and when. * at which location ("region") an Observer is installed. * which network segments an Observer monitors. * which version of an Observer is installed and whether an update is available. You can also retrieve Observer logs and [add new Observers](#add-observer). *** ## Navigation ### Further Actions for List Items Additional actions for list items are available at the end of each list item:
ActionDescription
Retrieve log

:computer-mouse: Click the Retrieve Log icon :file-lines: to download the Observer logs as a txt.gz file. The icon is grayed out if no log entries are available.

You can find the exported file in the default download location of your browser.

Please note: How far back log entries are available depends on the configured retention period (time to live; TTL) for endpoint log entries. The default TTL is 14 days. You can manually adjust the TTL.

For more information on how to change the retention periods for Enginsight log entries, see our Knowledge Base: How can I adjust the retention periods for my Enginsight logs?

Edit:computer-mouse: Click the Edit icon :pencil: to open the edit view for the respective Observer. Here you can change configured settings.
Delete

:computer-mouse: Click the Delete icon :trash: and confirm the message that appears to remove the Observer.

Please note: Deleted Observers cannot be recovered!

*** ## Observer: Overview The Observer overview is structured as a table.
The following information is shown:
ColumnDescription
Name

Shows the custom name of the Observer, as well as the date and time of creation and last edit. Assigned tags are also shown, if available.


The respective Observer is also visualized by an icon with a colored dot that indicates whether the Observer is up to date or whether an update is available.

The latest Observer version is shown in the header of the Observer overview.

The following colors can be shown:

  • Green: The Observer is up to date.
  • Red: The installed Observer version is outdated.
  • Gray: The Observer is inactive.


:computer-mouse: Click the name of an Observer to navigate to the respective edit view. Here you can change configured settings.

RegionsShows the locations where the Observer is installed.
IP addressesShows the IP addresses of the network segments monitored by the Observer.
Current version

Shows whether an update is available for the Observer. If the installed Observer version is outdated, the outdated version number is also shown.

The following states can be shown:

  • Latest version: The Observer is up to date.
  • Update available: The installed Observer version is outdated. A newer Observer version is available for installation.
  • Updating: The installed Observer is currently being updated.


:computer-mouse: Click :clock-rotate-left: Update Available to download and install the latest Observer version.

*** ## Adding an Observer :computer-mouse: Click :plus: **Add observer** in the upper-right corner to install a new Observer. You can find the respective installation instructions under [Installation and configuration: Observer](/docs/manual/english/installation-and-configuration/installation-and-configuration/enginsight-components/observer.md). *** ## Further Resources **Knowledge Base** * [Where do I find which Enginsight logs?](https://docs.enginsight.com/docs/knowledge-base/english/logging/where-do-i-find-which-enginsight-logs) * [How can I adjust the retention periods for my Enginsight logs?](https://docs.enginsight.com/docs/knowledge-base/english/logging/how-can-i-adjust-the-retention-periods-for-my-enginsight-logs) * [How can I retrieve the logs of the Enginsight component Observer?](https://docs.enginsight.com/docs/knowledge-base/english/logging/how-can-i-retrieve-the-logs-of-the-enginsight-component-observer) * [The Enginsight Observer log shows the entry ERR\_INTERNAL\_ADDR\_DENIED. What can I do?](https://docs.enginsight.com/docs/knowledge-base/english/troubleshooting/the-enginsight-observer-log-shows-the-entry-err_internal_addr_denied-what-can-i-do) * [Which DNS validation tests does the Enginsight Observer perform?](https://docs.enginsight.com/docs/knowledge-base/english/observer/which-dns-validation-tests-does-the-enginsight-observer-perform) * [Which HTTP headers does the Enginsight Observer check?](https://docs.enginsight.com/docs/knowledge-base/english/observer/which-http-headers-does-the-enginsight-observer-check) * [Which ports does the Enginsight Observer check by default?](https://docs.enginsight.com/docs/knowledge-base/english/observer/which-ports-does-the-enginsight-observer-check-by-default) * [Which web encryption checks does the Enginsight Observer perform?](https://docs.enginsight.com/docs/knowledge-base/english/observer/which-web-encryption-checks-does-the-enginsight-observer-perform) ***