Backup monitoring and IT environment failure alerting (Python)

A tool designed to monitor the correctness of backups and key elements of the IT environment. This solution was created to address the real need to verify that backups are actually performed, complete, and recoverable – not just “configured.”

The system automatically analyzes backup results, detects irregularities, and notifies the administrator of issues before they lead to data loss or operational downtime.

Solution Scope

Automatic verification of backup execution (local/network)
Checking:
– presence of backup files
– data size and integrity
– backup execution time
Detection of:
– missing backups
– outdated backups
– data size anomalies
Backup process log analysis
Support for multiple data sources (servers, workstations, network resources)

Alerts and Response

Email notifications of errors and threshold violations
Optional integration with messaging apps (e.g., Telegram)
Clear messages containing:
– scope of the problem
– time of occurrence
– indication of the potential cause
Data preparation for quick remediation

Architecture and Operation