Implementing observability and governance
Monitoring and observability are the most effective ways to understand the state of the platform at any time. Therefore, each component, service, application, and piece of data should be monitored continuously. Here are some requirements for different component monitoring:
Table 9.8 – List of activities for observability implementation of a modern cloud infrastructure
All these activities need to be managed and monitored from a central location so that it is possible to enforce proper governance; otherwise, there will be chaos. A central visualization for all different fundamental aspects of observability and governance can ensure better effectiveness and efficiency. The next section will discuss having a central dashboard for observability and governance.
Dashboard
A central visualization of the health of the entire platform is essential for the cloud platform. It provides the overall...