Howdy, all! In a previous blog, we outlined common index lifecycle management (ILM) issues and their resolutions. We’ve since added these common scenarios into our Elasticsearch documentation with example walkthrough videos. Here, we’ll expand on the ILM history index to demonstrate how to use it during troubleshooting and to set up proactive alerting when intervention is … [Read more...] about Monitoring Elasticsearch index lifecycle management with the history index
Monitoring
Tracing Linux: A file integrity monitoring use case
In the current landscape of tracing Linux, eBPF emerges as the de-facto solution to implement FIM, facilitating real-time kernel event instrumentation with extensive detail delivered to user space. However, tracing file events with user information on older Linux kernels proves more complex than initially perceived. In such scenarios, eBPF is not always the straightforward … [Read more...] about Tracing Linux: A file integrity monitoring use case
3 reasons why monitoring is different from observability
3. Root cause analysis Issues arise in a tech ecosystem no matter what tools and practices are in place — some things don’t change. When they arise, IT teams can respond in two ways: Root cause analysis done right ensures faster response and recovery times.Monitoring is reactive: Monitoring alerts are configured to notify teams of anomalies and issues as they occur in real … [Read more...] about 3 reasons why monitoring is different from observability
Completing the Kubernetes Monitoring Puzzle
Kubernetes has changed the way many organizations approach the deployment of their applications. But despite its benefits, the additional layers of abstraction and reams of data can cause complexity around Kubernetes monitoring.We’ve seen so much of these challenges borne out in the results of the 2024 Observability Pulse survey. In the survey report, 36% of respondents say … [Read more...] about Completing the Kubernetes Monitoring Puzzle
Observability vs. APM: What to Know on Your Monitoring Journey
In the ever-evolving landscape of software development and IT operations, monitoring tools play a pivotal role in ensuring the performance, reliability, and availability of your applications. Two key disciplines in this domain are observability and Application Performance Management (APM). This post will help you understand the nuances between observability and APM, exploring … [Read more...] about Observability vs. APM: What to Know on Your Monitoring Journey
The Importance of Continuous Security Monitoring for a Robust Cybersecurity Strategy
Nov 14, 2023The Hacker NewsPen Testing / Vulnerability Management In 2023, the global average cost of a data breach reached $4.45 million. Beyond the immediate financial loss, there are long-term consequences like diminished customer trust, weakened brand value, and derailed business operations. In a world where the frequency and cost of data breaches are skyrocketing, … [Read more...] about The Importance of Continuous Security Monitoring for a Robust Cybersecurity Strategy
Critical Security Flaws Exposed in Nagios XI Network Monitoring Software
Sep 20, 2023THNNetwork Security / Vulnerability Multiple security flaws have been disclosed in the Nagios XI network monitoring software that could result in privilege escalation and information disclosure. The four security vulnerabilities, tracked from CVE-2023-40931 through CVE-2023-40934, impact Nagios XI versions 5.11.1 and lower. Following responsible disclosure on … [Read more...] about Critical Security Flaws Exposed in Nagios XI Network Monitoring Software
Simplify Azure Monitoring with Logz.io’s New Azure-Native Integration
If you’re looking to monitor Microsoft Azure infrastructure with Logz.io, we’re now making it easier than ever with our new Azure-native integrationTypically, collecting infrastructure metrics from Azure involves installing and configuring data collection components on your system, such as Prometheus, Telegraph, or a number of proprietary agents that are specific to different … [Read more...] about Simplify Azure Monitoring with Logz.io’s New Azure-Native Integration
Why You Need Continuous Network Monitoring?
Changes in the way we work have had significant implications for cybersecurity, not least in network monitoring. Workers no longer sit safely side-by-side on a corporate network, dev teams constantly spin up and tear down systems, exposing services to the internet. Keeping track of these users, changes and services is difficult – internet-facing attack surfaces rarely stay the … [Read more...] about Why You Need Continuous Network Monitoring?
2023 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Application Performance Monitoring and Observability
Consistent performance and continuous improvement: these are the fundamentals we should aspire to in the world of cloud software delivery. We focus on ensuring our systems become more consumable, enjoyable and innovative. We seek to make customers’ lives easier and more productive through incremental achievements, and doing a better job, every day.This commitment to positive … [Read more...] about 2023 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Application Performance Monitoring and Observability