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Why OpenTelemetry is such a game changer
[Update with Video] As someone who’s been in the field of observability for over 21 years, helping clients with application performance monitoring and management (aka APM), I’ve seen my share of breakthroughs and changes. But OpenTelemetry genuinely surprised me earlier this year; it’s the revolution that observability needed, a “tool” I believe should have existed…
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The Price of Observability: Managing Overhead Like a Pro
Observability is the superhero powertool for your software systems. It gives you insights into what’s happening under the hood by collecting data from logs, metrics, and traces. But like any superhero power, it comes with a cost: overhead. When it comes to managing modern applications, observability isn’t just a bonus feature—it’s a necessity. However, it’s…
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The Secret Life of Metrics: more drama than you’d think
Metrics—so mundane, so predictable, right? Think again! Welcome to the Secret Life of Metrics, where the supposedly straightforward world of CPU utilization and time-series databases hides a treasure trove of mysteries. Let’s dig into this surprisingly juicy drama, complete with secrets, misunderstandings, and a dash of humor.
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What is the biggest challenge in Observability?
Observability has rapidly evolved in the last years, transforming how we understand and manage complex systems. Yet, as robust as modern observability tools have become, a critical challenge persists: effective data visualization. While we can now gather, process, and analyze vast amounts of telemetry data, the challenge lies in translating it into visuals that quickly…
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To log or not to log
Logging is one of the staples of observability – it is easy to implement, gives a lot of data, saves the day when troubleshooting problems and it is around since the dawn of time. When I started my life in IT in the 90s of the last century – kinda creepy to write that –…
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Top 10 Reasons why you don‘t need Observability
Observability has become an essential component for modern systems, offering deep insights into system performance, reliability, and user experience. However, despite its obvious advantages, many organizations still hesitate to implement observability solutions. Here are the top 10 reasons why companies may decide not to invest in observability: 1. Cost – It’s too expensive One of…
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