Monitoring and Observability for Development and DevOps

This module introduces the fundamental concepts of monitoring for applications, covering the types of monitoring, the importance of monitoring, and the difference between monitoring and evaluation. You will gain insights into the components and objectives of monitoring systems, as well as the types of metrics used. The module also includes hands-on labs and quizzes to reinforce your understanding.

In this module, you will delve into various monitoring systems and techniques, including synthetic monitoring, application monitoring, and tools such as Prometheus and Grafana. You will learn about visualization, alerting, and how to choose the right application monitoring tool. The module also features practice quizzes and hands-on labs for practical application of the concepts learned.

This module focuses on methodologies and tools in logging, covering topics such as log monitoring tools, distributed logging and tracing, log storage, and an overview of Mezmo. You will have the opportunity to engage in hands-on labs to create parsing templates and analyze HTTP logs, reinforcing your understanding of logging implementation.

Explore the concepts of observability, including the three pillars of observability, cloud native observability, and sampling. The module also introduces cloud native observability tools, telemetry, and tracing tools, providing a comprehensive understanding of monitoring containers. Hands-on labs and demos further enhance your practical skills in observability and tracing.

The final module presents a project and assessment to consolidate your learning. You will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge and skills in monitoring and observability to real-world scenarios, demonstrating your proficiency in these essential practices for application development and DevOps.