Session: Cloud Native Observability: Watching Somebody Else’s Computer
You’ve probably heard the statement that there is no cloud, there’s just somebody else’s computer. How can we monitor what we don’t own?
Developers and operations teams are increasingly relying on cloud providers to manage and operate their infrastructure. While this can offer many benefits, it also presents new challenges when it comes to observability. In this talk, we’ll explore the unique challenges of observability in a cloud-native environment, and discuss some best practices for ensuring that you can effectively monitor and troubleshoot your applications, even when you don’t have direct access to the underlying infrastructure.
We’ll begin by discussing the basic principles of observability in a cloud-native context, including the importance of monitoring not just the application itself, but also the underlying infrastructure and the interactions between different components. We’ll then explore some common challenges that can arise when it comes to observability in a cloud-native environment, including issues with data access and the need to deal with large volumes of data from multiple sources.
We’ll also discuss some practical strategies for addressing these challenges, including the use of cloud-native observability tools such as Kubernetes metrics and logging frameworks, as well as best practices for configuring and deploying these tools effectively. We’ll also explore the role of observability in incident response and how it can help teams quickly diagnose and resolve issues in a cloud-native environment.
Whether you’re just getting started with cloud-native observability or you’re looking to take your observability practices to the next level, this talk will provide valuable insights and practical tips for ensuring that you can effectively monitor and troubleshoot your applications, even when they’re running on somebody else’s computer.
