What Is cloud native observability?
Blog post from New Relic
Cloud native observability is vital for effective cloud computing as it offers real-time, comprehensive monitoring and analysis of complex cloud infrastructures, distinguishing itself from traditional observability tools that are inadequate for serverless environments. This modern observability approach integrates with open-source tools such as Prometheus, FluentD, Jaeger, and Pixie, supported by organizations like the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) and companies like New Relic, to provide enhanced capabilities for logging, monitoring, and troubleshooting cloud native applications. Unlike pre-cloud tools that managed data through discrete servers, cloud native observability provides a holistic, continuous view of data across transient cloud environments, allowing for proactive issue resolution with the aid of AI and automation. It is crucial for DevOps efficiency and security, enabling the identification and prevention of potential problems before they escalate, thus ensuring system reliability and preventing downtime.