From af731a4c89f18c2554db0e148ece82c6d62a8923 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Amee Lepcha Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2025 18:59:55 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 1/2] Update monitor-faq.md --- docs/alerts/monitors/monitor-faq.md | 10 ++++++++++ 1 file changed, 10 insertions(+) diff --git a/docs/alerts/monitors/monitor-faq.md b/docs/alerts/monitors/monitor-faq.md index d2b84d951d..22d9bedddc 100644 --- a/docs/alerts/monitors/monitor-faq.md +++ b/docs/alerts/monitors/monitor-faq.md @@ -95,3 +95,13 @@ then selecting **Duplicate**. If your monitor still doesn't work, we recommend ## Can I disable a monitor during scheduled maintenance or upgrade window? Yes. See [Muting Schedules](/docs/alerts/monitors/muting-schedules) to learn how to pause alert notifications from monitors according to a schedule defined by you. + +## Why does a disabled monitor generate scan usage when I view or edit it? + +When you open or edit a monitor, even if it’s disabled, the system needs to evaluate its query and thresholds to display accurate information. This includes loading preview charts, validating configuration details, or updating threshold visuals. These actions require running the underlying query, which triggers scan events and therefore consumes credits. The scans may also occur when you use the **View in Metrics Search** feature, as it executes the monitor’s query against your data to display results. + +### How can I avoid unexpected scan charges for disabled monitors? + +- Limit opening or editing monitors unless necessary. +- Avoid using preview or “View in Metrics Search” features if you want to minimize scans. +- Copy the query into a separate environment (like Metrics Search directly) if you only need to inspect it without refreshing UI previews. \ No newline at end of file From 1d60aec6c3e71083f95da8e2a194cf13d251844a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Amee Lepcha Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2025 19:05:11 +0530 Subject: [PATCH 2/2] Update monitor-faq.md --- docs/alerts/monitors/monitor-faq.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/alerts/monitors/monitor-faq.md b/docs/alerts/monitors/monitor-faq.md index 22d9bedddc..fcfb61c3a4 100644 --- a/docs/alerts/monitors/monitor-faq.md +++ b/docs/alerts/monitors/monitor-faq.md @@ -103,5 +103,5 @@ When you open or edit a monitor, even if it’s disabled, the system needs to ev ### How can I avoid unexpected scan charges for disabled monitors? - Limit opening or editing monitors unless necessary. -- Avoid using preview or “View in Metrics Search” features if you want to minimize scans. -- Copy the query into a separate environment (like Metrics Search directly) if you only need to inspect it without refreshing UI previews. \ No newline at end of file +- Avoid using preview or **View in Metrics Search** features if you want to minimize scans. +- Copy the query into a separate environment (like Metrics Search directly) if you only need to inspect it without refreshing UI previews.