How Do I Distinguish Alarms from Events?

Similarities Between Alarms and Events

Both alarms and events are the information reported to AOM when the status of AOM or an external service (such as ) changes.

Differences Between Alarms and Events

• Alarms are reported when AOM or an external service (such as ) is abnormal or may cause exceptions. Alarms must be handled. Otherwise, service exceptions may occur.
• Events generally carry some important information. They are reported when AOM or an external service (such as ) encounters some changes. Such changes do not necessarily cause service exceptions. Events do not need to be handled.