Site24x7’s observability white paper defines it as the DevOps readiness to instantly identify and resolve unexpected application behavior. Built on three pillars—metrics, logs, and traces—it extends beyond monitoring to deliver holistic visibility. Key practices include using custom metrics, analyzing distributed traces, structuring logs for data mining, performing trend analysis, and setting intelligent alerts with automation. Observability goals vary by scale and service needs, but success relies on aligning tools, processes, and culture. This proactive approach reduces downtime, optimizes performance, and enables faster root cause analysis.

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