🔍 What is Monitoring?
Monitoring is the process of observing and analyzing system performance, availability, and security to ensure optimal operation. It involves tracking metrics like CPU usage, memory consumption, network latency, and error rates.
📊 Why Monitor?
- Proactive Issue Detection: Identify problems before they impact users
- Performance Optimization: Pinpoint bottlenecks for improvements
- Compliance & Security: Detect unauthorized access or vulnerabilities
- Cost Efficiency: Avoid unnecessary resource allocation
🛡️ Key Monitoring Practices
- Real-time Dashboards - Use tools like Grafana or Prometheus for live metrics
- Alerting Systems - Configure thresholds for critical events (e.g., 90% CPU usage)
- Log Analysis - Monitor logs for anomalies or errors
- Dependency Tracking - Map services and infrastructure interdependencies
⚡ Best Practices
- Automate monitoring workflows
- Centralize data collection for unified analysis
- Regularly update monitoring rules
- Document all monitoring configurations
📘 Further Reading
For advanced monitoring techniques, visit our Monitoring Practices Guide.