Top 3 reasons to upgrade your APM agent
Blog post from New Relic
New Relic's application performance monitoring (APM) utilizes agents to collect telemetry data, emphasizing the importance of keeping these agents updated to reduce security vulnerabilities, enhance monitoring capabilities, and ensure access to technical support and bug fixes. Up-to-date agents provide software patches that address security risks, introduce features like distributed tracing for better system visibility, and allow log context integration for faster troubleshooting. Regular updates also ensure compatibility with the latest software developments and maintain consistent troubleshooting experiences across services. Best practices for maintaining agent updates include regular version reviews, using automation for deployments, and staying informed through release notes. The blog post is contributed by Sonya Judd and Lavanya Chockalingam, highlighting their expertise and perspectives, while also directing readers to New Relic's resources for further guidance and community support.