Hi @YuanyuanZ16662494: Are you facing any issues with the ping service because of which you are looking for alternative?

Thanks.

Hi @YuanyuanZ16662494,

You can automate Pega health checks, such as database connection tests and system diagnostics, using REST APIs without having to manually log into the UI. Pega offers several APIs that enable you to conduct similar tests to those available in the UI, such as checking the database connection and system status. The Ping Service is the most commonly used basic health check, but other APIs can provide more detailed diagnostic information and system checks.

Here's how you can automate these tests using APIs and curl commands:

1. Health Check API (Detailed System Health) The Health Check API provides more comprehensive information than the Ping service. It reports the status of nodes, JVM, database connectivity, and more. Endpoint: GET /prweb/PRRestService/monitor/v2/healthcheck Example curl command: curl -u username:password -X GET https://yourpegaurl/prweb/PRRestService/monitor/v2/healthcheck Response: Provides details on the health of the system, including node status, CPU usage, memory, and database connectivity.

2. Database Connectivity API Pega does not provide a direct API specifically labeled as a "database connection test" like the UI does, but you can infer database connectivity issues by monitoring the health check API results. If there is a problem with the database, it will reflect in the health check status.