# The Checker The Checker ensures the integrity and performance of Containers within the Aethir network. Verifying container specifications as provided by the Container Providers is essential to maintain the network's Quality of Service (QoS).  Check Processes:  * At Registration: When a container is registered on the Aethir network.  * In Standby State: Random checks are conducted on containers in standby.  * During Rendering State: Service information is collected and assessed to judge the actual service status.  Outcome of Checks:  * Registration Validation: Confirms container specifications and successful registration.  * Scheduling Influence: Affects the container's scheduling opportunity and priority by the Indexer.  * Quality Control: Determines penalties for subpar service quality.  Checking Methods:  * Performance Parameters: Direct reading of container's performance data.  * Simulation Testing: Acting as a consumer to test applications and analyze interactions, ensuring compliance with claimed specifications.  Checker Deployment: Initially deployed by the Aethir, with plans for gradual decentralization.  --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.aethir.com/aethir-network/the-checker.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.