Section 7 – Mutiny User Interface
This section provides an overview of the main screens in Mutiny and the most common configuration options.
7.1 Monitoring View
The Monitoring View displays the nodes you have grouped into custom views. Nodes can be shown as icons (with status indicators) and can be placed over a custom background image to improve visibility and context.
Select a view by clicking it in the list on the left-hand side. The active view is highlighted.
You can switch between the main view tabs: Node Map, Table View, Top Tens, and Open Events.
Hover over a node to display its tooltip (summary information). Double-click a node to open its Status Panel.
If a view contains sub-views, the list on the left will show the current view with a + symbol and can be expanded to display sub-views. Sub-views can also be shown on the screen as group icons.
Users can rearrange the order and position of nodes within a custom view by dragging them to the desired location. If Draw Hierarchy is enabled in the view configuration, nodes will be connected to their parent with a line (when both parent and child are present in the same view). The parent/child hierarchy is defined in the Node Manager.
The following figures show the hierarchy in the Node Manager and the same hierarchy displayed in a view:
Background images can be customised per view to add context (for example a site map, rack layout, or floor plan). Icons for nodes can also be adjusted per view, including large/small icons, large/small status indicators, and label placement. Using these options together allows users to create clear, informative, and visually striking views.
7.1.1 Editing Custom Views
The custom view list can be edited by clicking the 
Views can be dragged to reorder them, or dragged onto another view to create a sub-view. The (Add) button creates a new empty view.
7.1.2 Smart Views
Mutiny also provides a set of automatic “Smart Views”. These are populated by the system based on criteria, regardless of any custom views a node may also be in:
All Nodes – Contains all nodes added to Mutiny.
Unassigned Nodes – Contains nodes that are not currently included in any custom view.
Windows Systems – Contains nodes running a Windows OS (as discovered via SNMP).
Cisco Systems – Contains nodes running Cisco IOS.
7.2 Table View
The Table View shows the nodes in the selected view as a table of nodes versus properties.
The table can be sorted and filtered using the drop-downs at the top of the page. Press the Update button to apply changes. This view refreshes automatically every minute.
7.3 Node Manager
The Node Manager is an Admin-level area used to manage the nodes monitored by the Mutiny system. It displays nodes in a tree/topology structure, referred to as the Domain Tree.
The Domain Tree can be expanded and collapsed at branch/device level using the controls shown above.
The hierarchy allows Mutiny to perform root-cause analysis and suppress false alerts when parts of the network are unreachable.
7.3.1 Adding Nodes
There are three main methods for adding nodes to the Domain Tree:
- Add a single device or a list of addresses
- Discover a range of addresses
- Add nodes using traceroute (Add Trace)
Using a combination of these methods, you can quickly configure your estate for monitoring.
7.3.1.1 Traceroute (Add Trace)
To quickly add nodes across a distributed network or WAN, use the 
Press [Apply] to start the traceroute process.
7.3.1.2 Discover
Discovery scans a network range to locate nodes. Two discovery modes are available:
Only SNMP – Detects only devices running SNMP that permit Mutiny read-only access (community string and IP filters must allow this).
SNMP & Ping – Includes the above, and also adds nodes that respond to ICMP ping.
Start IP Address – The address to begin discovery from. CIDR format such as a.b.c.0/24 may also be used.
End IP Address Byte – The final octet to define the end of the range.
Discovery Type – Set to Only SNMP or SNMP & Ping.
Additional Community Strings – Optional extra community strings to try during this discovery. Note: public is always tried automatically and does not need to be added here. Community strings are case-sensitive.
Set Node Name As – Select how discovered nodes should be named.
Discovered nodes can optionally be added as children of a selected node in the Domain Tree. In this case, suggested Start/End values may be shown. This approach is especially useful for remote sites, as root-cause logic can be applied if upstream connectivity fails.
To discover a subnet under a specific point in the tree, right-click the node where you want devices to appear (typically under a router or switch):
The panel allows you to define Start/End range and choose SNMP-only or SNMP + Ping discovery. If your estate is already configured for SNMP, Only SNMP can reduce unwanted “Ping Only” devices (for example desktops).
Press [Apply] to start discovery.
7.3.1.3 Add a List of Addresses
If you already have a list of IP addresses to monitor, open the Add New Nodes panel at the location in the Domain Tree where you want them to appear.
Paste the list into the field and press [Apply] to add the nodes.
7.3.2 Deleting Nodes
There are two methods for removing nodes:
Right-click the node and select delete.
Or press 
Select nodes using a combination of click, Shift-select, and Ctrl-select, then press [Apply]. You will be asked to confirm before nodes are removed.
7.3.3 Sorting the Domain Tree
To reorganise the Domain Tree, drag a node to a new location, or drag it onto another node to make it a child.
7.3.4 Auto Switch Sorting (“Find My Children”)
Mutiny can attempt to reorganise the Domain Tree using switch topology discovery. There are two approaches:
- System-wide sorting using the
- Per-switch sorting by right-clicking a switch and selecting Find my children
Press Move Nodes to place selected nodes under the switch (as children).
7.4 Logs View
7.4.1 Event Log
The Event Log lists all events detected by Mutiny (for example thresholds being exceeded, services failing, or agents matching conditions). An event may not become an alert if it returns to OK within the configured event delay threshold. Additionally, contacts will only receive alerts if they are configured to do so.
Use the filter drop-downs to refine the view.
7.4.2 Alert Log
The Alert Log is a journal of actions taken for each event. Typical states include:
- Queued – The event has exceeded its initial threshold and has been queued for processing (one item per enabled contact).
- Processed – The alert has been successfully sent (one item per contact).
- Cancelled – The event returned to OK while a contact delay timer was still running.
The linked ID reference shows the content of the message that was sent.
7.4.3 Alert Queue
Shows alerts currently queued for delivery and the reason they remain in the queue (for example contact delays).
7.4.4 Open Events
The Open Events view shows a filtered, graphical display of nodes currently in a Warning or Critical state, how long they have been in that state, and which properties are involved.
7.4.5 Open Events Wallboard
Opens the Open Events view in a new window suitable for a large display (wallboard). A similar per-view wallboard can be opened to show events filtered to a specific view, without requiring a login.
7.5 Administration
7.5.1 System Configuration [Admin] => System
Defines system-wide settings for Mutiny, including identity, email, SNMP, and licensing.
System Settings
System Name
Enter the fully qualified domain name (for example: mutiny-monitor.yourdomain.com). This name is used to identify the system in email and SMS alerts.
Reporter Address
If a Mutiny Reporter is installed, enter its internal IP address here (typically 172.17.77.76).
Hot Standby Floating Address
Used with Hot Standby Partner Address for Hot Standby configurations.
Hot Standby Partner Address
Used with Hot Standby Floating Address for Hot Standby configurations.
Syslog Server Address
Optional syslog destination to receive logging from Mutiny.
Hardware Platform
Select the appliance hardware type from the list.
Email Settings
Email Relay IP Address
SMTP server used to relay email alerts.
Email From Address
Used in the From: field of email alerts.
System Contact Email Address
Email address of the person responsible for this Mutiny system.
Email Subject Prefix
Prefix added to the Subject: line of email alerts.
SNMP Settings
System Contact
Name of the person responsible for this Mutiny system (returned via SNMP).
System Location
Location of the Mutiny system (returned via SNMP).
SNMP Community String
Read-only community string required to query SNMP data from the Mutiny system itself.
Trap Receiver Address
Optional IP address of an NMS to receive traps sent by Mutiny.
Licence Settings
Serial Number
Unique software serial number of the Mutiny system.
Licence Key
Signed licence key issued by Mutiny Limited.
7.5.2 Network Configuration [Admin] => Network
Defines network settings for the Mutiny system (IP addresses, gateways, DNS, and routes).
7.5.3 Web Server Settings [Admin] => Web Server
Controls certificates and HTTPS settings.
See: https://mutiny.freshdesk.com/a/solutions/articles/13000058555-web-server-settings
7.5.4 System Operations [Admin] => System Operations
Provides maintenance actions such as pruning logs, restarting components, reboot, shutdown, and accessing the maintenance interface.
7.5.5 Backup / Restore [Admin] => Backup/Restore
Creates and manages configuration snapshots (system configuration, Mutiny configuration, and historical data) and supports automatic snapshot schedules.
7.5.6 User Administration [Admin] => Users
Create and manage user accounts and privilege levels.
7.5.7 Contact Administration [Admin] => Contacts
Create, enable, and manage contacts who receive alerts. Also provides access to alert templates.
7.5.8 SMS / Modem [Admin] => SMS / Modem
Configures SMS/Pager services, modem settings, and message centres (where applicable).
7.5.9 Views Administration [Admin] => Views
Legacy view administration options (largely superseded by the drag-and-drop Edit Views panel in the main interface).
7.5.10 Background Images [Admin] => Background Images
Upload and manage background images used in custom views.
7.5.11 Connect Strings [Admin] => Connect Strings
Defines remote connection launch methods used by the Connect button 
Tokens can be used within the URI and will be replaced automatically:
%ip% – IP address of selected node.
%dns% – DNS name of selected node (or IP address if DNS is unavailable).
%user% – Username used to log in to Mutiny.
%pass% – Password used to log in to Mutiny.
To create a new Connect String, enter an ID and URI and press Update.
