Monitoring is crucial for maintaining the health and performance of your systems. This guide outlines best practices for effective monitoring.

Key Monitoring Areas

  1. Performance Metrics

    • CPU Usage
    • Memory Usage
    • Disk I/O
    • Network I/O

  2. Application Health

    • Response Times
    • Error Rates
    • Availability

  3. Infrastructure Monitoring

    • Server Health
    • Network Status
    • Power Supply

Best Practices

  • Use a Centralized Monitoring System: This helps in having a single pane of glass for all monitoring needs.
  • Set Thresholds and Alerts: Configure alerts for critical metrics to be notified of potential issues.
  • Regularly Review Logs: Logs provide valuable insights into system behavior and errors.
  • Automate Monitoring Tasks: Automate repetitive tasks to save time and reduce manual errors.

Additional Resources

For more detailed information on monitoring, check out our Monitoring Deep Dive.

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