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Monitoring Drift: Keeping Your Observability Framework Aligned with Expectations
Stay Ahead of System Failures: Proactive Strategies to Prevent Monitoring Drift in Dynamic IT Environments
Allan Mann
May 23rd, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 8 minutes
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Introduction
In the fast-paced world of information technology, monitoring drift is a challenge that's here to stay. It's like a security camera gradually turning towards the wall, leaving the front door unwatched. As IT environments expand and incorporate new components, the risk that Observability setups no longer mirror the systems they monitor increases.
This difference can lead to missed issues, skewed data, and incomplete decisions. But don't fret! You can overcome this challenge and keep your Observability framework aligned with your dynamic IT. In this post, we'll explore some effective strategies for stopping monitoring drift. These strategies will keep your observability framework aligned with your dynamic IT. |  |
To kick us off, here’s a breakdown of the types of drift you might encounter.
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