Getting Started with New Relic Synthetics: Best Practices That Set You Up for Success
Blog post from New Relic
New Relic Synthetics offers comprehensive application monitoring and troubleshooting capabilities by allowing users to simulate real user behavior across various digital touchpoints, helping to identify and solve issues before they affect actual users. To optimize the use of Synthetics, the New Relic Community Team provides guidance on best practices, such as establishing naming conventions for monitors, setting appropriate permissions, utilizing a REST API for monitor management, and securing sensitive data with encrypted credentials. Understanding Synthetics data involves interpreting error codes, troubleshooting script failures, and making data actionable through insights queries and custom NRQL alerts. The blog also encourages users to explore additional resources and community-generated content on Synthetics best practices through the New Relic Explorers Hub.