How to identify root spans in OpenTelemetry Collector using filter and transform processors.

Master Prometheus remote write optimization. Learn queue tuning, cardinality management, and relabeling strategies to scale your monitoring infrastructure efficiently.

As technology evolves, so do the roles and strategies that drive software development and infrastructure management. One of the most significant shifts we’ve seen in recent years is the move from Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) to platform engineering. This change is reshaping how companies operate, from scaling their infrastructure to improving the developer experience.

As the technology landscape continues to evolve, so do the methods by which organizations ensure optimal service delivery. Service Level Objectives (SLOs) have emerged as one of the most critical metrics in DevOps and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), acting as a bridge between reliability and performance. SLOs reflect the target reliability of a service from the perspective of the user, providing measurable standards to maintain quality.

Catch up on Day 2 of PromCon 2024. Read about the key talks and takeaways from the second day of this exciting event.

Check out these 10 tools that are making a real difference in how teams build, manage, and scale their platforms in 2024.

Our blog covers practical insights into Golang logging, including how to use the log package, popular third-party libraries, and tips for structured logging.

Learn how to install and configure the OpenTelemetry Collector for enhanced observability. This guide covers Docker, Kubernetes, and Linux installations with step-by-step instructions and configuration examples.

Incident management isn't just a buzzword—it's critical to keeping operations running smoothly. When systems fail, the ripple effects can be costly. For enterprises, maintaining service continuity and keeping customers satisfied depends on quick, efficient incident responses. That's where tools like Jira Service Management (JSM) and ServiceNow come in.

A recent question in an SRE forum triggered this train of thought. I've paraphrased the question to reflect its essence. There is plenty to unravel here. My first reaction to this question was that the SRE who posted this is in a difficult place with systemic issues.