DISTRIBUTED DATA MONITORING DEVICE

Method and apparatus for a system to detect, address, and resolve defects, disfunctions, and inefficiencies in a distributed data environment. One or more diagnostics monitor specific operating parameters of specific services operating within the distributed data environment. When the diagnostic detects a service operating outside of a pre -determined threshold, an alert message is issued. Appropriate responses to the alert message assures that the system will maintain high availability protocol and will operate efficiently.