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Kubernetes is the standard for orchestrating containerized microservices — but it can present some monitoring challenges. Luckily, we’ve already covered why monitoring Kubernetes is a must-do, the basics of how to do it, and the options you have for collecting monitoring data from a K8s environment.

Logging is essential for understanding what’s happening inside your software. It helps developers and operators catch issues, monitor system health, and track application behavior. A big part of logging is log levels—these indicate how serious a message is, from routine updates to critical errors. In this post, we’ll break down everything you need to know about log levels, how they compare to Syslog log levels, and best practices for making the most of your logs.

There are several big barriers to an effective tracing strategy. Modern applications require complex code instrumentation, and legacy applications might not be so easy to alter, and that’s assuming every engineering team can be engaged to make the necessary changes. eBPF & OpenTelemetry flip this entire problem on its head, and Coralogix is one of the first major observability platforms to leverage this exciting functionality, to provide an unobtrusive, low risk overview of your system.

If you’re considering OpenSearch for your search and analytics infrastructure, the first question that likely comes to mind is: what will it cost? OpenSearch, the powerful, open-source search engine and analytics platform, provides a highly scalable solution for businesses. However, while the software itself is free to use, there are still costs associated with hosting, maintaining, and scaling OpenSearch clusters.

We’re excited to announce a series of upgrades to our AI Agent, Log Management Explore UI and core integrations designed to empower you with even deeper observability and streamlined operations. These updates enhance account visibility, multi-telemetry trace insights, and logging capabilities while ensuring seamless compatibility with OpenTelemetry. Read on to discover how these enhancements can help you gain more clarity and control over your environment.

According to the 2024 Logz.io Observability Pulse Survey, 91% of respondents said they’re actively looking for ways to reduce observability costs, and 50% want better visibility into their monitoring expenses.

The demand for seamless user experiences and robust system reliability is at an all-time high, and businesses are racing to meet these expectations. But as system complexity increases, traditional monitoring tools are falling short. Observability offers a paradigm shift. It goes beyond tracking metrics and provides deep insights to understand the “why” behind system behavior by parsing and contextualizing unstructured data.

For system admins and developers, being able to track error logs in real time is crucial. It’s not just about fixing problems; it’s about keeping everything running smoothly, ensuring systems perform at their best, and catching issues before they snowball into bigger ones. This guide breaks down the tools and commands that make real-time log monitoring easier and more effective, offering more than just the basics.