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What is Monitoring?
Monitoring is the systematic process of collecting, analyzing, and using information to track the performance and health of systems, applications, and infrastructure. Effective monitoring helps in detecting issues early, ensuring system reliability, and optimizing performance. It involves tracking various metrics such as CPU usage, memory consumption, network latency, and error rates, allowing IT teams to maintain a proactive stance in managing their technology stack.
What are Metrics?
Metrics are numerical data points collected over time that provide insights into the performance and behavior of systems. These data points help in understanding the health, efficiency, and trends within an application or infrastructure. Examples of metrics include CPU utilization, memory usage, disk I/O, network traffic, and application-specific metrics like request rates and error counts. Metrics are crucial for identifying bottlenecks, diagnosing issues, and planning capacity.
What is Prometheus?
