Slack settings send Mini DBA alert messages into a Slack channel using an incoming webhook.
Fields
- Webhook URL: Slack incoming webhook URL.
- Channel: target Slack channel, such as
#alerts. - User Name: display name used by Mini DBA messages.
- Send Minor Alerts: include lower-severity alerts.
- Send Alert Summary: post alert summary messages.
- Notify Alert Finish: post when an alert clears or finishes.
Configure Slack
- Create a Slack incoming webhook for the target workspace and channel.
- Open Settings and select Slack.
- Paste the webhook URL.
- Enter the channel and message user name.
- Choose which alert types to send.
- Save.
Slack Alert Routing Guidance
Slack notifications are best for team visibility and quick triage. Use a dedicated alert channel so Mini DBA messages are not lost in general discussion. For high-volume environments, consider sending only higher-severity alerts to Slack and using email, PagerDuty, or reports for broader detail.
Choose channel names and display names that make the source obvious. If you monitor several customers or engine instances, include enough context in the alert routing strategy so the receiving team can tell which environment needs attention. Recipient groups and alert settings can help keep notifications focused.
Protect the webhook URL like a password. Anyone with the webhook can post to the channel. Rotate it if it is exposed, remove unused webhooks, and test after changing workspace or channel settings.
Slack Settings FAQ
Should Slack receive every alert?
Not always. Lower-severity alerts can create noise. Route by severity and operational ownership.
What if Slack messages stop arriving?
Check the webhook URL, channel, workspace permissions, proxy settings, and whether alerts are still enabled.
Can I use Slack with email alerts?
Yes. Slack is useful for shared visibility, while email can provide durable notification records.