Basic Monitoring and Logging for DevOps Beginners
Welcome back to DevOps for Beginners ! So, you've got your application up and running, maybe in the cloud, maybe behind Nginx (as we discussed!). But how do you know if it's actually working correctly? How do you spot problems before they become major outages? That's where monitoring and logging come in. These are fundamental practices in DevOps that help you keep a close eye on your applications and the servers they run on. Think of monitoring and logging as your application and server's way of telling you what's going on – whether everything is smooth sailing or if there's trouble brewing. Why Bother with Monitoring and Logging? Imagine driving a car without a dashboard. You wouldn't know your speed, how much fuel you have left, or if the engine is overheating until it's too late! Monitoring and logging provide that crucial dashboard for your digital systems. They help you: Detect Problems Early: Spot unusual behavior or errors before they impact y...