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AI Upgrades and Security Milestones

ObservCrew ,🙌 The observability waters are calmer this week but we still have so much to catch up on now the KubeCon is out of the way. Don't forget to catch my update if you missed it - KubeCon 2024 Cloud Native & AI Observability. This week, we're diving into AgentOps and what it means for our observability future.

TL;DR: Observability Digest 36 🗞️🤖 AgentOps is transforming observability with AI-powered autonomous monitoring systems

Key Updates:

🔒 Dynatrace joins Microsoft security alliance

🤝 Jaeger and OpenTelemetry align for better integration

💰 LogicMonitor secures $800M investment

☁️ AWS EKS enhances Kubernetes monitoring

🏢 Salesforce scales to 1T monthly transactions

Expert Takes:

👨‍💼 Ben Sigelman (Lightstep) on OpenTelemetry's evolution

📊 Vivek Tilva shares LLM observability insights

💡 Michael Kennedy explores cloud-native vs stack-native approaches

Bottom Line : AI agents are reshaping how we approach system monitoring and observability, bringing both opportunities and new challenges to the field.

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A Week in Observability and Tech Resilience

THIS WEEKS SPOTLIGHT

Imagine your monitoring systems not just collecting data, but actively making decisions. That's what AgentOps brings to observability. These AI agents are smart software programs that work independently – think of them as your automated DevOps team that can analyze issues and take action without human input.

Why this matters to us right now:

• AI agents can monitor and respond to system issues automatically

• They learn from patterns to predict problems before they happen

• Traditional monitoring tools need to evolve to handle these autonomous systems

The shift to AgentOps means we need new ways to track how these AI agents make decisions and ensure they're doing the right thing. It's like adding a new dimension to our observability practices, where understanding AI behaviour becomes as important as monitoring system metrics.

Ready to see how this could transform your observability strategy? Explore the future of AI observability (8 mins)

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WHAT TO WATCH

Dynatrace's Microsoft Intelligent Security Association membership strengthens security observability, enabling enhanced threat detection and response capabilities. Learn about the security partnership (5 mins)

The CNCF community takes a significant step by aligning Jaeger and OpenTelemetry, streamlining observability implementations. Discover the integration details (6 mins)

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MARKET NEWS

LogicMonitor secures an impressive $800M investment while Vista Equity Partners maintains majority control, demonstrating continued confidence in observability platforms during market uncertainty. Read the investment details (4 mins)

Palo Alto Networks exceeds revenue expectations, highlighting the growing importance of integrated security and observability solutions. Check the financial results (5 mins)

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LATEST PRODUCT UPDATES

Amazon EKS now offers enhanced Kubernetes control plane observability, giving us deeper visibility into cluster operations and performance metrics. Explore the improvements (7 mins)

OpenText's Cloud Editions 24.4 brings fresh observability features for better platform monitoring and management. Review the updates (5 mins)

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SECURITY AWARENESS IN OBSERVABILITY

DuploCloud launches a cost-effective observability suite that puts security first, making comprehensive monitoring accessible to more teams. Learn about the security features (6 mins)

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LEVEL UP

Master cloud-neutral Postgres deployments with Kubernetes and CloudNativePG. This guide helps you build resilient database infrastructure. Enhance your database skills (10 mins)

Expand your observability knowledge with this comprehensive dictionary of terms and concepts. Build your vocabulary (15 mins)

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COMMUNITY-DRIVEN ARTICLES

CodeCraft: Elevate Your Observability Skills

Building on our earlier AgentOps discussion, new research dives deeper into how these tools enhance observability in foundation models. The paper explores practical implementations and tracing mechanisms for autonomous agents. Explore the technical details (12 mins)

The CNCF community shares hands-on guidance for deploying cloud-neutral Postgres databases using Kubernetes and CloudNativePG. This approach ensures consistent database observability across different cloud environments. Master database deployment (10 mins)

A comprehensive guide to software architecture patterns offers fresh perspectives on structuring observable systems. From event-driven architectures to microservices, these patterns shape how we implement observability. Explore architecture patterns (15 mins)

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SUCCESS STORIES

Salesforce's observability platform handles one trillion transactions monthly while maintaining zero-code instrumentation. Learn from their scale (8 mins)

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EXPERT VOICES

Michael Kennedy explores the intriguing contrast between cloud-native and stack-native approaches to system design. Read his insights (7 mins)

Vivek Tilva shares practical approaches to implementing LLM observability in production environments. Explore LLM monitoring (10 mins)

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REDEFINING TECH LEADERSHIP

Myles Suer explains how observability isn't just a technical discipline – it's a business enabler. His CMS Wire article highlights how aligning observability initiatives with business goals delivers measurable value through improved customer experience and reduced downtime. When we connect technical capabilities to business outcomes, the impact becomes clear. Read leadership insights (24 mins)

In an engaging CodeRed podcast, Mirko Novakovic hosts Ben Sigelman (Co-Founder and CEO of Lightstep) who shares fascinating stories from his Google days. From launching Dapper and Monarch to troubleshooting Google Weather on New Year's Day, his journey offers valuable perspectives on how OpenTelemetry and observability are evolving alongside AI and LLMs. Listen to the podcast (24 mins)

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WHAT’S ON MY MIND

This week's developments highlight how AI and automation are reshaping our approach to observability. The convergence of AgentOps, security partnerships, and standardization efforts shows we're moving toward more integrated, intelligent solutions.

As these technologies mature, we'll need to adapt our skills and strategies. What's your take on the role of autonomous agents in the future of observability?

Keep observing!

Allan

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