GoldeN Rules- 14

 Monitor Systems Continuously

• Meaning:
  Keep a constant eye on servers, networks, applications, and critical systems to detect performance issues, errors, or security threats before they impact users or business operations.

  Why it matters:

  1. Early problem detection: Catch issues before they escalate into outages or data loss.

  2. Improves reliability: Ensures systems run smoothly and efficiently.

  3. Enhances security: Detect suspicious activity or breaches in real time.

  4. Optimizes performance: Helps identify bottlenecks or underused resources.

  5. Supports planning: Provides data for capacity planning and infrastructure improvements.

  Best Practices:

  • Use monitoring tools like Nagios, Zabbix, PRTG, or built-in cloud monitoring.

  • Set up alerts for critical thresholds (CPU, memory, disk usage, network traffic).

  • Track logs and events regularly for anomalies.

  • Analyze historical trends to anticipate future issues.

  • Review and adjust monitoring configurations as systems evolve.

  My personal Recommendations:

  1. Atera

  • Overview: Atera is an all-in-one IT management platform designed for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and IT departments. It integrates Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM), patch management, and help desk functionalities.

  • Key Features: Automation, ticketing system, real-time monitoring, and reporting.

  • Ideal For: Organizations seeking a unified solution for IT operations.

  • Learn More: Wikipedia

  2. Wiz

  • Overview: Wiz is a cloud security platform that provides comprehensive visibility into cloud environments, identifying vulnerabilities and misconfigurations.

  • Key Features: Agentless scanning, risk assessment, and compliance monitoring.

  • Ideal For: Enterprises operating in multi-cloud environments.

  • Learn More: wiz.io

  
  

  • For comprehensive monitoring: PRTG Network Monitor offers an all-in-one solution suitable for various IT infrastructures.

  • For AI-driven insights: Dynatrace provides advanced observability with its AI-powered Davis engine.

  • For open-source flexibility: Zabbix allows extensive customization to meet specific monitoring needs.

  • For cloud-native environments: Datadog excels in monitoring cloud-scale applications and infrastructure.

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

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