Level Up Observability for SolarWinds Orion with New Relic (Part 2)

Zack Mutchler, a seasoned monitoring practitioner, discusses the importance of observability over simple monitoring in modern IT environments in his blog series. Working with New Relic and drawing on his experience with SolarWinds, Mutchler emphasizes the value of integrating data from various monitoring tools to improve incident response and triage processes. He explains how to enhance observability by leveraging New Relic's platform to collect and analyze data from SolarWinds Orion, providing detailed steps and options for integrating alerts and network statistics. Mutchler shares practical methods like using PowerShell scripts and New Relic Flex for data integration, enabling teams to consolidate data into a single source of truth. This approach allows for more effective monitoring, reducing response times, and fostering innovation. He encourages collaboration and experimentation in observability practices, underscoring the need for a comprehensive platform that unifies diverse data sources.