What is infrastructure monitoring? Best practices and use cases
Blog post from New Relic
Infrastructure monitoring is a crucial component of IT management that provides real-time insights into the performance and health of both cloud-based and on-premises IT infrastructures. It involves monitoring various aspects of an organization's technology stack, such as servers, networks, and applications, to ensure optimal performance and availability. This process is essential for identifying and resolving issues before they escalate, thereby minimizing downtime and maintaining user trust. Tools like New Relic offer comprehensive infrastructure monitoring solutions that include metrics, events, logs, and traces (MELT) to give organizations a holistic view of their systems. These tools help in proactive problem detection, resource optimization, and future-proofing IT infrastructure. Additionally, infrastructure monitoring facilitates operational efficiency, cost savings, and scalability by enabling IT teams to make informed decisions regarding resource utilization and capacity planning.