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By Pavithra Parthiban
OpenTelemetry and OpenTracing are two closely connected open-source projects that enhance observability in modern distributed systems. They are designed to instrument application code for generating telemetry data. OpenTelemetry is a comprehensive, vendor-neutral framework that helps capture various types of telemetry data, while OpenTracing focuses specifically on tracing and provides a way to instrument applications for that purpose.
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By Pavithra Parthiban
If you have ever faced performance issues in an application, whether it's sluggish load times, long processing delays, or poor scalability you have probably been told that optimizing the code or database is the solution. But what does that really mean in practice? A lot of the time, it boils down to one of two causes: either a poorly optimized algorithm (often with quadratic or exponential time complexity) or an inefficient database query.
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By Pavithra Parthiban
Choosing the right data visualization and analysis platform is essential for gaining valuable insights, and while Kibana is a popular choice in the industry, it may not meet the specific needs of every organization. Whether you are looking for more cost-effective solutions, advanced features, or better scalability, there are several strong alternatives worth considering. In this guide, we will dive into the top 10 Kibana alternatives for 2024, highlighting what each option offers.
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By Pavithra Parthiban
Distributed tracing has become an essential part of any application's performance monitoring strategy. As businesses adopt distributed architectures, choosing the right tracing tool is crucial for efficient troubleshooting and performance monitoring. The two most prominent choices are AWS X-Ray and Jaeger, each offering unique features and advantages. AWS X-Ray, a managed service by Amazon, simplifies tracing for applications running on AWS.
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By Pavithra Parthiban
Datadog and Splunk are both leading tools for monitoring and observability. Each offers a range of features designed to help you understand and manage your data. Datadog provides tools for tracking application performance and analyzing logs in real-time. Splunk, meanwhile, is known for its powerful log analysis and search capabilities. In this post, we will compare Datadog and Splunk on important aspects like APM, log management, search capabilities, and more.
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By Pavithra Parthiban
In Prometheus, metric joining allows you to merge metrics to build more detailed and insightful queries using PromQL (Prometheus Query Language). By joining metrics, you can analyse data from different sources together, providing a more comprehensive view of your system's behaviour. This metric joining capability enables you to correlate different metrics effectively, leading to better monitoring and troubleshooting.
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By Pavithra Parthiban
Monitoring tools are essential for developers to maintain application performance and quickly resolve issues. Choosing the right one requires understanding how different tools align with your needs and budget. In this blog, I have compared two popular tools, focusing on their strengths, common features, and unique differences. By knowing these aspects, you will be better equipped to select the tool that fits your requirements.
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By Pavithra Parthiban
New Relic and AppDynamics are leading monitoring and observability tools for monitoring the performance of your applications and network. Both help you keep track of how well your systems are running, but they do it in different ways. New Relic is a great tool for APM, making it versatile for tracking overall system performance. It also features an easy-to-use interface and strong data visualization.
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By Pavithra Parthiban
Docker containers generate logs to monitor their operations, but without a mechanism in place to manage these logs, they can grow indefinitely, leading to excessive disk space consumption and performance degradation. Implementing docker log rotation is crucial to control log file size and quantity, ensuring efficient log management and optimal system performance.
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By Pavithra Parthiban
Splunk and Dynatrace are popular monitoring tools widely used by businesses for tracking and monitoring data. Dynatrace is different from Splunk as it provides full-stack observability with AI-driven root cause analysis for applications, infrastructure, and user experience, while Splunk focuses primarily on log management and data analysis. Splunk can also be used for monitoring, including infrastructure monitoring, application performance monitoring, server monitoring, and continuous monitoring.
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