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Etcd is a distributed key-value data store that provides highly available, durable storage for distributed applications. In Kubernetes, etcd functions as part of the control plane, storing data about the actual and desired state of the resources in a cluster. Kubernetes controllers use etcd’s data to reconcile the cluster’s actual state to its desired state. This series focuses on monitoring etcd in Kubernetes.

In Part 1 of this series, we looked at how etcd works and the role it plays in managing the state of a Kubernetes cluster. We also explored key etcd metrics you should monitor to ensure the health and performance of your etcd cluster. In this post, we’ll show you how you can use tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and etcdctl to collect and visualize etcd metrics. We’ll also show you how to collect etcd logs that provide context for those metrics.

So far in this series, we’ve walked through key etcd metrics and tools you can use to monitor etcd metrics and logs. In this post, we’ll show you how you can monitor etcd with Datadog, including how to: But first, we’ll show you how to set up and configure the Datadog Agent and Cluster Agent to send etcd monitoring data to your Datadog account.

Traditional software development and infrastructure management module for production and service has been overtaken by the quicker-paced delivery of services and applications, DevOps. This outperformance by DevOps in response to the traditional approach has led to numerous organizations making DevOps a fundamental part of the company.

Have you ever heard the phrase, “Better safe than sorry”? That’s the mentality you should have when considering your organization’s network. From performance optimization to data management, you should have eyes on every single aspect of your IT infrastructure to keep it running as smoothly as possible. Here are seven free network monitoring solutions that give you the tools to optimize your network environment and support your operational needs.

The term "Infrastructure" encompasses various components, including hardware, software, networks, servers, databases, and more. Collectively, these components form the foundation for an organization's digital services and operations. However, the intricate nature of these systems also introduces challenges related to performance bottlenecks, potential faults, security vulnerabilities, and the ever-present need for scalability.

Picture a bustling control room at a major aerospace company, where engineers and executives monitor aircraft performance, analyze flight data, and make critical decisions in real-time. In this dynamic environment, the ability to harness the power of real-time analytics becomes paramount. This is where InfluxDB 3.0, the latest version of InfluxData’s time series database, delivers an innovative edge to organizations with time-critical analytics needs.

User experience and online presence are key to your business’s success—so monitoring and optimizing your website’s performance is non-negotiable. Downtime, slow load times, and unpredictable behavior will deter website visitors faster than a 404 error on your homepage. For that reason, Uptime.com offers a comprehensive suite of tools to keep your website running smoothly, efficiently, and reliably.

Log monitoring has become crucial nowadays as more than 90% of organizations use cloud services, containers, and other technologies to stay ahead of their competitors. This excessive adaption of the latest technologies and services is great for businesses but it also makes everything a bit more complex. Consequently, the volume, velocity, and diversity of logs rise exponentially as a result of this complexity.

Whether you’re a remote worker or working for an international business, video conferencing platforms have become indispensable tools for businesses and organizations worldwide. Among them, Zoom is a VIP player, facilitating seamless virtual meetings and collaborations. However, as IT professionals well know, the efficacy of these digital gatherings can be compromised when confronted with network-related challenges.