Quota Management

To ensure system stability and fair resource distribution, AdaTrack employs a Quota Management system. Quotas limit the number of resources a user can create and the amount of data they can process based on their subscription tier.

What is a Quota?

A quota is a "hard limit" on a specific resource type. Once a quota is reached, you will be unable to create new instances of that resource until you either delete existing ones or upgrade your subscription.

Monitored Resources

AdaTrack monitors the following resource quotas:

• Devices: The maximum number of active IoT devices registered in your account.

• Device Profiles: The number of unique hardware templates (decoders) you can maintain.

• Geofences: The total number of virtual perimeters you can define on the map.

• Alert Rules: The number of active telemetry or geofence monitoring rules.

• Dashboards: The number of custom interactive dashboards you can build.

• Scheduled Reports: The number of automated daily/weekly/monthly reports you can configure.

Usage Ledger (Metered Quotas)

In addition to static resource limits, AdaTrack tracks Metered Usage for certain high-volume activities:

• Telemetry Packets: The total number of UDP packets processed and decoded.

• Workflow Executions: The number of times your automated flows have been triggered.

• API Requests: The number of calls made to the AdaTrack HTTP API.

These are tracked in the Usage Ledger, and for users on Flexible Tiers, they form the basis of the monthly bill.

Checking your Quota Status

You can view your current quota usage in two places:

1. Account Overview: A high-level summary of your main resource limits.

2. Module Sidebars: Many pages (like Devices or Geofencing) show a small progress bar (e.g., "Devices: 8/10") at the top of the list view.

What Happens When a Quota is Reached?

1. UI Warning: The "Create" or "Add" button for that resource will be disabled.

2. API Error: If you attempt to create a resource via the API, the system will respond with a 403 Forbidden error and a message indicating the quota breach.

3. Notifications: For metered quotas (like packet counts), AdaTrack will send an email notification when you reach 80% and 100% of your monthly limit.

How to Increase Quotas

• Upgrade your Tier: Switching from Free to Pro or Flexible significantly increases or removes most resource quotas.

• Delete Unused Resources: Removing old devices, geofences, or reports will immediately free up space in your current quota.

• Request Bonus Quota: In some cases, administrators can grant "Bonus Quota" for specific needs without changing your subscription tier.

Self-Hosted Quotas

When running AdaTrack in Self-Hosted Mode, quotas are typically relaxed or set to "Unlimited," allowing you to use your hardware's full potential without artificial software limits.