Summary

If monitoring actively collects data by way of logs and metrics, observability applies intelligence to make sense of the collected data and provide actionable insights. The chapter listed the differences between the two and pointed to the fact that monitoring and observability complement each other to help solve problems in the IT world. The same is true in edge computing. The end goal should be to dynamically and continuously improve the overall efficiency of the edge computing infrastructure. If you find an area in your processes where observability is not currently implemented, consider addressing that gap at your next opportunity.

What to measure and measuring to improve were discussed in the latter part of the chapter. This highlighted the opportunity gap: enterprises should know the current state and desired state of the edge solution. Only by continuously monitoring the system can enterprises achieve the desired state, and that drives operational maturity. Lastly...