What is an Alert Integration Test and why would I perform one?

An Alert Integration Test is a way to verify that your Silvanet Ultra Early Wildfire Detection System is correctly sending alerts to your chosen third-party monitoring or notification tool. It involves sending a test alert event through the Dryad API, allowing you to check the full alert delivery chain, from the Silvanet platform to your integrated system.

Why Perform an Alert Integration Test? 

There are two main reasons to run this test:

Verify Correct Configuration

• Ensure the API connection between Silvanet and your third-party tool is properly set up.
• Confirm that alerts are delivered without errors or delays.

Demonstrate System Functionality

• Show team members, stakeholders, or end users how alerts will appear in your chosen tool.
• Provide confidence that the system is working as intended before live deployment.

How the Test Works

When you trigger an Alert Integration Test:

• The Dryad system sends a simulated wildfire detection alert via the API.
• Your third-party platform receives the alert exactly as it would in a real event.
• You verify that the alert appears with the correct details, formatting, and timestamps.

Benefits of Testing

• Catches configuration issues early before a real incident occurs.
• Saves time troubleshooting live alerts.

• Helps train staff on interpreting and responding to alerts.

   

Tip: It’s good practice to perform an Alert Integration Test immediately after integration setup and periodically thereafter, especially after making configuration changes.