Tag-based metrics are typically used by IT operations and DevOps teams to make it easier to design and scale their systems. Tags help you to make sense of metrics by allowing you to filter on things like host, cluster, services, etc. However, knowing which tags to use, and when, can be confusing. For instance, have you ever wondered about the difference between intrinsic tags (or dimensions) and meta tags with respect to custom application metrics? If so, you’re not alone.

Welcome to autumn! Here in New England we anxiously await the transition to winter as our leaves start to change color and the summer heat begins to temper. It’s been a busy few seasons for us – we’ve introduced new features and launched our new community efforts. Want to learn more? Read on!