DigitalOcean, as a cloud service provider, emphasizes simplicity and reliability in its network monitoring strategy, transforming its data center networking to layer-3 fabrics for easier packet flow understanding. The company embarked on a journey to develop a near real-time monitoring solution for its Droplets, akin to an EKG signal, by focusing on network availability rather than end-to-end networking. This initiative involved breaking down complex network availability issues into smaller, manageable problems, allowing for efficient monitoring without overhead. By integrating telemetry data collection across various network functions, DigitalOcean created a tool that provides visibility into network performance, enhancing support response and customer satisfaction. This approach not only facilitated rapid value delivery to customers but also optimized engineering efforts and improved organizational awareness of network data potential.