Monitoring: A New Approach

Explore a fresh perspective on monitoring systems in this 39-minute conference talk by Tom King from The Linux Foundation. Delve into the goals of monitoring, learn about various monitoring systems, and discover the advantages of the RD Tool. Gain insights into a new approach that incorporates collectors, aggregators, visualizers, and notifiers. Examine topics such as Nagios, data visualization, and the differences between OBS and monitoring. Investigate push vs. pull models, technology combinations, and potential failures. Cover essential tools like SNMP, logs, notifications, and configuration strategies. Benefit from King's recommendations and reflections on what he would have done differently in monitoring implementations.