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The [TVA-Observability and Monitoring Enablers [Motivation]] view extends technical view application and provides a comprehensive framework for leveraging the capabilities of observability and monitoring in IT systems. This view is divided into two main groupings: [Observability and Monitoring Enablers] and [Business Agnostic Observability and Monitoring Solutions].
The first grouping, [Observability and Monitoring Enablers], consists of two Application Service ABBs: [Observability] and [Monitoring]. [Observability] is defined as the ability to gain insights into the internal state and behavior of a system by analyzing its external outputs. This involves collecting and analyzing various metrics, logs, traces, and other data points to understand the system's performance, health, and potential issues. On the other hand, [Monitoring] refers to the process of observing and tracking the performance, availability, and health of various systems, networks, applications, and services. It involves collecting data, analyzing it in real-time, and generating alerts or reports to ensure that everything is functioning optimally. Monitoring helps identify issues, troubleshoot problems, and make informed decisions to improve the overall performance and reliability of IT infrastructure.
The second grouping, [Business Agnostic Observability and Monitoring Solutions], includes two Application Service ABBs: [ELK Stack] and [Micrometer]. [ELK Stack] is a collection of three open-source tools: Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana, used for centralized logging and log analysis. Elasticsearch is a distributed search and analytics engine that stores and indexes data, providing fast and scalable search capabilities. Logstash is a data processing pipeline that ingests, transforms, and sends data to Elasticsearch. Kibana is a data visualization and exploration platform that allows users to interact with the data stored in Elasticsearch, creating real-time dashboards, charts, and graphs. [Micrometer], on the other hand, is an open-source dimensional metrics instrumentation library for microservices and other applications. It provides a simple and consistent API for collecting application metrics, such as response times, error rates, and throughput, from various monitoring systems. Micrometer supports a wide range of monitoring systems, including Prometheus, Graphite, InfluxDB, and more, allowing developers to choose the system that best fits their needs.
In summary, the [TVA-Observability and Monitoring Enablers [Motivation]] view provides a comprehensive framework for leveraging the capabilities of observability and monitoring in IT systems, with a focus on open-source tools and solutions that can be adapted to various business needs.