Tag: Observability
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ArticleObservabilityTips to save egress cloud costs
In today's cloud-driven world, managing costs is a critical aspect of running an efficient and profitable business. One of the often overlooked yet significant components of cloud expenditure is egress costs—charges incurred when data is transferred out of the cloud provider's network to another…
Adarsh SrivastavaCo-Founder / CEO
ArticleObservabilityHow to route Kubernetes logs using FluentD?
Logs are critical for understanding what is occurring inside your Kubernetes cluster. Even while most apps come with a native logging mechanism, users in distributed and containerized environments (such as Kubernetes) will benefit from a centralized logging solution. That is because they must…
Adarsh SrivastavaCo-Founder / CEO
ArticleObservabilityUnraveling the Mysteries of Digital Footprints: Understanding Traces in the Digital World
Introduction In the vast expanse of the digital realm, traces echo the essence of reality, mirroring its significance. They encapsulate the intricate dance of capturing and documenting the essence of application execution. These traces serve as invaluable guides, illuminating the path toward…
PradyumanSenior Software Engineer
ArticleObservabilityCracking the Code: Understanding High Cardinality in Metrics
Introduction In our increasingly data-driven landscape, metrics serve as invaluable guides, offering intricate insights into the performance of systems and processes. They empower us to make well-informed decisions, driving efficiency and innovation across various domains. However, the true power…
PradyumanSenior Software Engineer
ArticleDataWhen should you prefer CtrlB over self-hosting Elastic or Loki?
In the landscape of log management solutions, the choices can seem endless, each with its own set of advantages and drawbacks. Among these options, self-hosted platforms like Elastic and Loki have gained significant traction, offering users control and customization over their logging…
Adarsh SrivastavaCo-Founder / CEO
ArticleObservabilitySeparating storage and compute - holy grail to cut down costs
Conventional databases are engineered to minimize data transport and query latency by distributing computational tasks across local nodes. This storage-compute connected design becomes problematic as data quantities and needs for real-time analysis increase. In a business environment where "cost"…
Adarsh SrivastavaCo-Founder / CEO
ArticleDataWhy are legacy observability solutions so expensive?
In the realm of modern system management, observability has emerged as a crucial concept, enabling organizations to gain deep insights into the performance and behavior of their applications and infrastructure. However, despite its undeniable benefits, it often comes with a hefty price tag. Today…
Adarsh SrivastavaCo-Founder / CEO
ArticleObservabilityThe High Costs of Observability: Uncovering the Burden on Modern Systems
Unveiling the Expense of Observability Having immersed myself in this domain for more than three years, I’ve continually pondered the enigma of observability’s steep costs. Is it truly necessary for observability tools to incur such significant expenses in both operation and upkeep? In my quest…
PradyumanSenior Software Engineer
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