{"id":78035,"date":"2024-05-03T16:20:50","date_gmt":"2024-05-03T08:20:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/version-2.com\/?p=78035"},"modified":"2024-04-26T16:24:47","modified_gmt":"2024-04-26T08:24:47","slug":"understanding-the-difference-between-observability-and-monitoring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/version-2.com\/en\/2024\/05\/understanding-the-difference-between-observability-and-monitoring\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding the difference between observability and monitoring"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"78035\" class=\"elementor elementor-78035\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-35fe5dd post-content elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"35fe5dd\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;cef08c3&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:50,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_type&quot;:&quot;scroll&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_direction&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_z_index&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop&quot;:&quot;transform&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;]}]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-409a2e9a\" data-id=\"409a2e9a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2493f1c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2493f1c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/1kdWNmX0Lnqd5N5zMI2oJF\/c6bb93fe33928f066947b76432007d13\/Observability_vs_Monitoring_cover.png?w=1080&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp\" width=\"1080\" height=\"617\" \/>\n\n<article class=\"RichText_root__1_CNu BlogPostContent_richText__rG0U1\">\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">Knowing your network helps ensure availability, protect data, and fix technical issues. But what techniques should companies use to understand network performance? This blog will look at two popular solutions: <b>observability and monitoring<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">Observability and monitoring have similar goals. Both solutions capture network data and help diagnose problems. However, they use different techniques to achieve this goal. And while comprehensive observability platforms may suit some businesses, they will be too complex for others.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">Read on to learn how observability and monitoring work, their strengths and weaknesses, and how to choose the best network analysis tools.<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"key-takeaways\" class=\"Heading_root__vbfeI Heading_heading20__p7mXS Heading_primary__3VZgz Heading_normal__hJuNy RichText_h2__2iijA\" data-testid=\"heading\">Key takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"RichText_ul__Ajzbe\">\n \t<li class=\"RichText_listItem__DIiAr\">\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\"><b>Observability vs. monitoring:<\/b> they are both <b>network visibility solutions <\/b>that capture network data and diagnose issues. Observability platforms offer comprehensive insights into the internal state of systems. Monitoring tools are less complex, using predefined metrics and thresholds to assess network health.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li class=\"RichText_listItem__DIiAr\">\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\"><b>When to use each: <\/b>Observability systems enable flexible, interactive analysis, and monitoring tools are more rigid and rely on predetermined metrics. Observability tools provide deep insights into network behavior, while monitoring offers less detailed feedback. However, monitoring delivers<b> instant insights and alerts<\/b>. Observability tools take a slower, more analytical approach.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li class=\"RichText_listItem__DIiAr\">\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\"><b>The criteria for choosing observability and monitoring: <\/b>companies must assess specific needs and budget constraints. Observability platforms offer in-depth insights into<b> complex technical challenges<\/b>. They are ideal for distributed systems. Monitoring solutions provide real-time updates and alerts to enhance security and meet compliance goals.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li class=\"RichText_listItem__DIiAr\">\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\"><b>Telemetry and Application Monitoring (APM)<\/b> are closely related visibility concepts. Telemetry uses distributed protocols to track network activity and performance. APM monitors specific applications, using dedicated dashboards, metrics, and logs to present alerts and reports.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-monitoring\" class=\"Heading_root__vbfeI Heading_heading20__p7mXS Heading_primary__3VZgz Heading_normal__hJuNy RichText_h2__2iijA\" data-testid=\"heading\">What is monitoring?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">Monitoring involves collecting and analyzing information to <b>understand the progress of a project or performance within an IT environment<\/b>. We use monitoring to assess whether projects are meeting core objectives. Monitoring tools inform the decisions of managers. They enable teams to stay on track and adapt to changing circumstances.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">Monitoring uses <b>metrics<\/b> to capture information. These metrics are quantitative data measurements representing IT infrastructure or program performance. For example, monitoring metrics may include data collection about server request response rates. Metrics might also capture Central Processing Unit (CPU) and network load levels.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">Components of monitoring systems usually include:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"RichText_ul__Ajzbe\">\n \t<li class=\"RichText_listItem__DIiAr\">\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\"><b>Storage<\/b>: Logging metrics in inaccessible and standardized formats.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li class=\"RichText_listItem__DIiAr\">\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\"><b>Aggregation<\/b>: collecting data in relevant clusters or databases.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li class=\"RichText_listItem__DIiAr\">\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\"><b>Visualization<\/b>: presenting logging data in a usable form for analysis and decision-making.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li class=\"RichText_listItem__DIiAr\">\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\"><b>Automation<\/b>: scheduling automatic responses to monitoring outputs.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-observability\" class=\"Heading_root__vbfeI Heading_heading20__p7mXS Heading_primary__3VZgz Heading_normal__hJuNy RichText_h2__2iijA\" data-testid=\"heading\">What is observability?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">Observability is the <b>ability to understand the internal state<\/b> of systems to assess performance and make necessary changes. For example, cloud-native observability tools identify security vulnerabilities and track system performance in multi-cloud settings.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">Observability is a <b>design principle <\/b>that informs IT deployments. An observable system enables monitoring and analysis. Engineers build networks with observation in mind, making it easier to maintain assets and make network changes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">At the same time, observability is an<b> operational goal<\/b>. Thanks to observability systems, managers can understand the context in which problems arise and take remedial action.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">IT teams use observability tools to gain insights into the health of assets across an enterprise network. Algorithms derived from control theory enable tools to establish and understand relationships between data centers, on-premises assets, cloud deployments, and remote devices. Tools use &#8220;<b>three pillars<\/b>&#8221; to observe and report on system health:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"RichText_ul__Ajzbe\">\n \t<li class=\"RichText_listItem__DIiAr\">\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\"><b>Logs<\/b>: text or numerical records of activity occurring within an IT system. Logs track what happened and when it happened. Logs may also cover contextual data such as user involvement.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li class=\"RichText_listItem__DIiAr\">\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\"><b>Metrics<\/b>: as discussed earlier, metrics are quantitative data points that track aspects of system performance.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li class=\"RichText_listItem__DIiAr\">\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\"><b>Traces<\/b>: records of requests made within a network environment. Traces capture network calls, microservices, and databases used by each request. This information helps diagnose choke points and other network flaws.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"key-differences-observability-vs-monitoring\" class=\"Heading_root__vbfeI Heading_heading20__p7mXS Heading_primary__3VZgz Heading_normal__hJuNy RichText_h2__2iijA\" data-testid=\"heading\">Key differences: observability vs. monitoring<\/h2>\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">Comparing observability vs monitoring is subtle. The two concepts are closely related but differ in critical ways.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">The central difference between observability and monitoring involves how tools process information. Monitoring tools <b>assess predetermined information<\/b>. Users determine data sets in advance, narrowing their analytical frame.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">By contrast, observability tools <b>consider all information processed by IT infrastructure<\/b>. They check every data flow and application to optimize security and performance. Observability tools look &#8220;inside&#8221; assets to identify the internal state of network assets.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_autoHeight__eDTAt Image_autoWidth__spy21 RichText_image__z9xEG\" style=\"color: transparent;\" src=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/4ZlscoE1FzLJGkjhgHjBg9\/17aa77bba0b9b502ced852ce8d1b9a9f\/Observability_vs_Monitoring.png?w=1280&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 50vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/4ZlscoE1FzLJGkjhgHjBg9\/17aa77bba0b9b502ced852ce8d1b9a9f\/Observability_vs_Monitoring.png?w=384&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 384w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/4ZlscoE1FzLJGkjhgHjBg9\/17aa77bba0b9b502ced852ce8d1b9a9f\/Observability_vs_Monitoring.png?w=600&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 600w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/4ZlscoE1FzLJGkjhgHjBg9\/17aa77bba0b9b502ced852ce8d1b9a9f\/Observability_vs_Monitoring.png?w=640&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 640w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/4ZlscoE1FzLJGkjhgHjBg9\/17aa77bba0b9b502ced852ce8d1b9a9f\/Observability_vs_Monitoring.png?w=750&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 750w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/4ZlscoE1FzLJGkjhgHjBg9\/17aa77bba0b9b502ced852ce8d1b9a9f\/Observability_vs_Monitoring.png?w=828&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 828w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/4ZlscoE1FzLJGkjhgHjBg9\/17aa77bba0b9b502ced852ce8d1b9a9f\/Observability_vs_Monitoring.png?w=1080&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 1080w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/4ZlscoE1FzLJGkjhgHjBg9\/17aa77bba0b9b502ced852ce8d1b9a9f\/Observability_vs_Monitoring.png?w=1280&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 1280w\" alt=\"Network observability vs Network Monitoring\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" data-nimg=\"future\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/4ZlscoE1FzLJGkjhgHjBg9\/17aa77bba0b9b502ced852ce8d1b9a9f\/Observability_vs_Monitoring.png?w=1080&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp\" width=\"1080\" height=\"707\" \/>\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">Aside from that overarching distinction, differences between monitoring and observability include:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"RichText_ul__Ajzbe\">\n \t<li class=\"RichText_listItem__DIiAr\">\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\"><b>Flexibility<\/b>: observability allows flexible and interactive interrogation of network performance. IT teams can apply multiple perspectives and tailor each analysis to find the root cause of network alerts. Monitoring is more rigid, relying on predefined metrics and visualization options to track system health.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li class=\"RichText_listItem__DIiAr\">\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\"><b>Scope<\/b>: observability platforms use high-level metrics, traces, and logs to generate system-wide insights. Monitoring uses aggregated data to deliver less detailed feedback about specific aspects of the IT environment.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li class=\"RichText_listItem__DIiAr\">\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\"><b>Depth<\/b>: an observability platform goes to the root of network problems. It works from the &#8220;inside out&#8221; to diagnose issues. Monitoring tools are more limited. They deliver alerts about IT infrastructure performance based on predetermined rules.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li class=\"RichText_listItem__DIiAr\">\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\"><b>Speed<\/b>: monitoring tools deliver insights in real time. They generate alerts regarding anomalies or security threats. Observability tools tend to take a slower, more analytical approach.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"InlineRelatedArticles_root__QJQs_\">\n<div class=\"BlogGridItem_imageContainer__a_Mw2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"similarities-between-observability-and-monitoring\" class=\"Heading_root__vbfeI Heading_heading20__p7mXS Heading_primary__3VZgz Heading_normal__hJuNy RichText_h2__2iijA\" data-testid=\"heading\">Similarities between observability and monitoring<\/h2>\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">There are many differences between monitoring and observability. However, it&#8217;s important to note some core similarities.<\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_autoHeight__eDTAt Image_autoWidth__spy21 RichText_image__z9xEG\" style=\"color: transparent;\" src=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/EZjW9TNuPJmxdqyGV5A6Y\/66ebfe1d3f55149b6a9dd3d0b240ba4e\/Observability_and_monitoring__are_they_similar.png?w=1280&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 50vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/EZjW9TNuPJmxdqyGV5A6Y\/66ebfe1d3f55149b6a9dd3d0b240ba4e\/Observability_and_monitoring__are_they_similar.png?w=384&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 384w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/EZjW9TNuPJmxdqyGV5A6Y\/66ebfe1d3f55149b6a9dd3d0b240ba4e\/Observability_and_monitoring__are_they_similar.png?w=600&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 600w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/EZjW9TNuPJmxdqyGV5A6Y\/66ebfe1d3f55149b6a9dd3d0b240ba4e\/Observability_and_monitoring__are_they_similar.png?w=640&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 640w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/EZjW9TNuPJmxdqyGV5A6Y\/66ebfe1d3f55149b6a9dd3d0b240ba4e\/Observability_and_monitoring__are_they_similar.png?w=750&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 750w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/EZjW9TNuPJmxdqyGV5A6Y\/66ebfe1d3f55149b6a9dd3d0b240ba4e\/Observability_and_monitoring__are_they_similar.png?w=828&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 828w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/EZjW9TNuPJmxdqyGV5A6Y\/66ebfe1d3f55149b6a9dd3d0b240ba4e\/Observability_and_monitoring__are_they_similar.png?w=1080&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 1080w, https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/EZjW9TNuPJmxdqyGV5A6Y\/66ebfe1d3f55149b6a9dd3d0b240ba4e\/Observability_and_monitoring__are_they_similar.png?w=1280&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp 1280w\" alt=\"Observability and monitoring are they similar\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" data-nimg=\"future\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/5natoedl294r\/EZjW9TNuPJmxdqyGV5A6Y\/66ebfe1d3f55149b6a9dd3d0b240ba4e\/Observability_and_monitoring__are_they_similar.png?w=1080&amp;q=75&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=webp\" width=\"1080\" height=\"759\" \/>\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">In practice, the two network management concepts complement each other. IT teams require observability and monitoring capabilities to optimize performance. Similarities include:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"RichText_ul__Ajzbe\">\n \t<li class=\"RichText_listItem__DIiAr\">\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\"><b>Data analysis<\/b>: both observability and monitoring solutions collect, organize, and analyze network data. They use a similar mix of logs, traces, and metrics. They also assess similar issues, including resource usage, error rates, and transaction response times.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li class=\"RichText_listItem__DIiAr\">\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\"><b>Data visualization<\/b>: monitoring and observability tools must make information accessible and intelligible to users. Software generally includes external outputs like dashboards to present data. Intuitive data visualization allows users to note trends and identify areas of concern.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li class=\"RichText_listItem__DIiAr\">\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\"><b>Automated alerts:<\/b> both concepts include an alert function. Automated analysis delivers alerts regarding security or performance issues. Alerts inform corrective actions and sharpen an organization&#8217;s security posture, highlighting issues before they lead to vulnerabilities.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li class=\"RichText_listItem__DIiAr\">\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\"><b>Troubleshooting: <\/b>observability and monitoring apply root cause analysis to fix network problems. Complex distributed systems rely on observation and real-time monitoring to identify flaws. Both tools feed into investigation processes. They also help meet regulatory standards for secure DevOps and network management.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"choosing-between-observability-and-monitoring\" class=\"Heading_root__vbfeI Heading_heading20__p7mXS Heading_primary__3VZgz Heading_normal__hJuNy RichText_h2__2iijA\" data-testid=\"heading\">Choosing between observability and monitoring<\/h2>\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">Companies often face a dilemma when designing network solutions. Both observability and monitoring tools have their place in network management. However, given the cost of sourcing specialist tools, choosing between the two technologies is usually necessary.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">An observability platform suits organizations that need in-depth insights into the internal state of networks. They are ideal for dealing with complex technical challenges and ensuring optimal performance across distributed systems. Organizations can customize the use of metrics, traces, and logs &#8211; focusing their analysis where it matters most.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"Quote_root__31D_c\">\n<blockquote class=\"Quote_blockquote__n7q70\">\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\"><b>Case study<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">A major global company deploys an observability platform across multiple countries and hybrid cloud and on-premises environments. Distributed agents collect performance data about client databases, data security, and data flow efficiency. Data collection helps the company manage loads and ensure the visibility of every device. Technicians can diagnose bottlenecks and triage security weaknesses before data breaches occur.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<a class=\"Link_stillDarkBlue__cqlBe Link_medium__XEV_Z Link_noTextDecoration__GhdxD Link_aTagRoot__8wRP7 TwitterShareButton_root__YFyZU Quote_twitterShareButton__sglFW\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=Case%20studyA%20major%20global%20company%20deploys%20an%20observability%20platform%20across%20multiple%20countries%20and%20hybrid%20cloud%20and%20on-premises%20environments.%20Distributed%20agents%20collect%20performance%20data%20about%20client%20databases,%20data%20security,%20and%20data%20flow%20efficiency.%20Data%20collection%20helps%20the%20company%20manage%20loads%20and%20ensure%20the%20visibility%20of%20every%20device.%20Technicians%20can%20diagnose%20bottlenecks%20and%20triage%20security%20weaknesses%20before%20data%20breaches%20occur.&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fnordlayer.com%2Fblog%2Fobservability-vs-monitoring\" aria-label=\"Share on Twitter\"><span class=\"Quote_tweetText__hNFS5\">Click to tweet<\/span><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">Monitoring solutions suit organizations that need real-time updates and instant alerts. Monitoring systems deliver a more superficial analysis. However, they make up for this by leveraging predefined metrics to flag potential security or performance problems before they become critical.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"Quote_root__31D_c\">\n<blockquote class=\"Quote_blockquote__n7q70\">\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\"><b>Case study<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">A small healthcare provider must understand and protect its network assets to comply with HIPAA regulations. The company uses a network monitoring system to track device availability and the status of protected health data. The company creates simple metrics such as tracking baselines and automating monitoring to reduce its IT workload.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<a class=\"Link_stillDarkBlue__cqlBe Link_medium__XEV_Z Link_noTextDecoration__GhdxD Link_aTagRoot__8wRP7 TwitterShareButton_root__YFyZU Quote_twitterShareButton__sglFW\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=Case%20studyA%20small%20healthcare%20provider%20must%20understand%20and%20protect%20its%20network%20assets%20to%20comply%20with%20HIPAA%20regulations.%20The%20company%20uses%20a%20network%20monitoring%20system%20to%20track%20device%20availability%20and%20the%20status%20of%20protected%20health%20data.%20The%20company%20creates%20simple%20metrics%20such%20as%20tracking%20baselines%20and%20automating%20monitoring%20to%20reduce%20its%20IT%20workload.&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fnordlayer.com%2Fblog%2Fobservability-vs-monitoring\" aria-label=\"Share on Twitter\"><span class=\"Quote_tweetText__hNFS5\">Click to tweet<\/span><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"observability-and-monitoring-compared-to-apm-and-telemetry\" class=\"Heading_root__vbfeI Heading_heading20__p7mXS Heading_primary__3VZgz Heading_normal__hJuNy RichText_h2__2iijA\" data-testid=\"heading\">Observability and monitoring compared to APM and telemetry<\/h2>\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">Let&#8217;s add another dimension to the discussion by bringing in Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and telemetry. Both APM and telemetry are alternatives to standard observability tools. While they can appear similar at first glance, there are some differences to consider before choosing the right option for your network.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"Heading_root__vbfeI Heading_heading20__p7mXS Heading_primary__3VZgz Heading_normal__hJuNy RichText_h3__gewqv\" data-testid=\"heading\">Observability vs. APM<\/h3>\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">APM is a specific subset of observability tools that focuses on application performance. APM tools apply metrics to network applications. Examples could include response and error rates. They also assess transaction traces to track user activity, boosting overall network security.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">Observability tools take a holistic perspective across all network asset classes. APM may be part of an observability solution, but these systems typically have deeper functionality than APM alone.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">Another way of looking at this is scope. Observability seeks to analyze and understand connections at a network or enterprise level. APM adopts a more modest approach, focused on how single apps interact with users and other network assets.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">APM has some advantages over comprehensive observability solutions. For instance, tailored APM solutions serve CRM or accounting apps. They may also feature simplified dashboards, making life easier for inexperienced IT teams.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">APM is app-specific, making it a cost-effective alternative to in-depth observability platforms. Organizations need to assess whether that is a worthwhile trade-off.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"Heading_root__vbfeI Heading_heading20__p7mXS Heading_primary__3VZgz Heading_normal__hJuNy RichText_h3__gewqv\" data-testid=\"heading\">Monitoring vs. APM<\/h3>\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">APM is also a subset of network monitoring. In this case, APM tools monitor end-to-end data flows within specific applications, generally to enhance DevOps performance.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">APM is used to detect flaws within applications and deliver proactive alerts when things go wrong. This could be very useful in financial environments or cloud-native customer relationship management tools. However, companies often need broader monitoring systems that track network-wide performance.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"Heading_root__vbfeI Heading_heading20__p7mXS Heading_primary__3VZgz Heading_normal__hJuNy RichText_h3__gewqv\" data-testid=\"heading\">Observability vs. telemetry<\/h3>\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">Telemetry deploys <b>automated protocols<\/b> like NetFlow or sFlow to collect network and device performance data. IT teams can use telemetry protocols to execute distributed tracing and monitor dynamic cloud settings. Data collection occurs across the network, delivering real-time data flows to central dashboards.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">Put like this, telemetry probably sounds similar to observability, and it is. Both telemetry and observability tools enhance the visibility of data flows and network behavior. However, they offer differing analytical depths.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">Observability tools allow IT professionals to carry out deep dives into network performance. DevOps teams can use observability tools to diagnose bugs rapidly and fix flaws. Telemetry on its own is less powerful. Telemetry tools deliver granular information about network activity. However, they do not have the same level of detail and flexibility.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"Heading_root__vbfeI Heading_heading20__p7mXS Heading_primary__3VZgz Heading_normal__hJuNy RichText_h3__gewqv\" data-testid=\"heading\">Monitoring vs. telemetry<\/h3>\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">Telemetry monitors network systems, including local and cloud-based assets. It generates real-time information flows that can feed into alerts and automated fixes if desired.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">These functions are very similar to the network monitoring tools we&#8217;ve already discussed. However, standard monitoring systems are usually less powerful than advanced telemetry.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">Standard monitoring systems rely on predefined rules and data metrics, allowing relatively little user flexibility. Some monitoring solutions operate pre-set thresholds or device polling. This degrades their accuracy. By contrast, telemetry operates constantly, measuring data flows without interruption.<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"observe-and-monitor-your-network-with-nordlayers-help\" class=\"Heading_root__vbfeI Heading_heading20__p7mXS Heading_primary__3VZgz Heading_normal__hJuNy RichText_h2__2iijA\" data-testid=\"heading\">Observe and monitor your network with NordLayer&#8217;s help<\/h2>\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">Monitoring and observability tools empower organizations by collecting, aggregating, and analyzing information.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">Network diagnostics rely on this knowledge to isolate flaws and identify the correct solution. And when knowledge is lacking, bad things happen. Without data collection systems, technicians handle every alert or outage on a case-by-case basis. That&#8217;s hardly a recipe for efficiency or security.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">Companies should take action to ensure<a class=\"Link_inherit__NP_8V Link_medium__XEV_Z Link_noTextDecoration__GhdxD Link_aTagRoot__8wRP7 Hyperlink_link__umZi8\" href=\"\/en\/network-visibility\/\"> network visibility<\/a> and implement data collection solutions. NordLayer is ideally placed to help you achieve these goals.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\">NordLayer&#8217;s solutions monitor network activity so you can take dynamic action before threats materialize or systems go down. Our visibility solutions enhance operational efficiency <i>and<\/i> help you protect data\u2014two of the most pressing challenges for today&#8217;s digital businesses.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text_text__rSWMU RichText_paragraph__DNqK4 Text_body50___cwDR\" data-testid=\"text\"><a class=\"Link_inherit__NP_8V Link_medium__XEV_Z Link_noTextDecoration__GhdxD Link_aTagRoot__8wRP7 Hyperlink_link__umZi8\" href=\"\/en\/contact-sales\/\">Contact our team<\/a> today and explore your network monitoring options. Understand every aspect of network activity, from suspect user connections to device posture management. And give your team the knowledge needed to respond when emergencies arise.<\/p>\n\n<\/article>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2004c86 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"2004c86\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\">\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"page\" data-elementor-id=\"18103\" class=\"elementor elementor-18103\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-748947f elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"748947f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;c4f773e&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:50,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_type&quot;:&quot;scroll&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_direction&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_z_index&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop&quot;:&quot;transform&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;]}]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7995c19\" data-id=\"7995c19\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a437045 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"a437045\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">About Version 2 Digital<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Version 2 Digital is one of the most dynamic IT companies in Asia. The company distributes a wide range of IT products across various areas including cyber security, cloud, data protection, end points, infrastructures, system monitoring, storage, networking, business productivity and communication products.\n<br><br>\nThrough an extensive network of channels, point of sales, resellers, and partnership companies, Version 2 offers quality products and services which are highly acclaimed in the market. 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