If you're running BigBlueButton at scale with Scalelite, monitoring your cluster is essential for maintaining uptime and performance. In this guide, we'll cover everything you need to know about Scalelite monitoring in 2025.
Why Monitor Your Scalelite Cluster?
Scalelite is the backbone of large-scale BigBlueButton deployments. Without proper monitoring, you're flying blind when issues arise. Here's why monitoring matters:
- Prevent downtime - Catch server issues before they affect users
- Optimize performance - Identify bottlenecks and improve response times
- Capacity planning - Know when to scale up or down
- Cost optimization - Right-size your infrastructure based on actual usage
Key Metrics to Monitor
Not all metrics are created equal. Here are the most important ones for Scalelite clusters:
1. Server Health
Monitor the online/offline status of each BBB server in your pool. A server going offline means reduced capacity and potential meeting disruptions.
2. Meeting Count
Track active meetings across all servers. Sudden drops might indicate problems; sudden spikes might require scaling.
3. Participant Load
The number of participants per server directly impacts resource usage. Monitor this to ensure no single server is overloaded.
4. Recording Status
Keep track of recordings being processed. A growing backlog of unprocessed recordings often indicates storage or CPU issues.
5. System Resources
CPU, memory, and disk usage on each BBB server should be monitored continuously. High resource usage leads to poor meeting quality.
Traditional Monitoring Approaches
Many organizations use traditional monitoring stacks like Prometheus + Grafana. While powerful, this approach has drawbacks:
- Complex setup and maintenance
- Requires DevOps expertise
- Separate dashboards for different metrics
- No built-in alerting for BBB-specific issues
A Better Way: Purpose-Built Monitoring
That's why we built Scalelite Manager Pro - a monitoring solution designed specifically for BigBlueButton and Scalelite. With our platform, you get:
- One-click setup (no Prometheus or Grafana required)
- Real-time dashboards tailored for BBB metrics
- Automated alerts via email, SMS, or webhook
- Meeting and recording management
- Historical analytics and reporting
Getting Started
Ready to start monitoring your Scalelite cluster? Sign up for free and get instant access to real-time monitoring. Our Starter plan is free forever for up to 3 BBB servers.
Conclusion
Monitoring your Scalelite cluster isn't optional - it's essential for reliable video conferencing at scale. Whether you choose a traditional monitoring stack or a purpose-built solution like Scalelite Manager Pro, the important thing is to have visibility into your infrastructure.
Have questions about monitoring your BigBlueButton deployment? Contact us - we're here to help!