Hey there, reliability champions! 👋 This week, giving continuation to our previous post on Monitoring Fundamentals, I'm going to introduce you to one of the most powerful tools in an SRE's belt: Service Level Objectives. If you haven't read last week's post, be sure to check it out here: Week 2: Monitoring FundamentalsLearn monitoring fundamentals:...

In our previous post on Monitoring Fundamentals, we covered the theoretical aspects of monitoring, including the Four Golden Signals and the importance of metrics and alerting in maintaining reliable systems. Now, let's put that knowledge into practice by building and deploying a complete monitoring stack. Introduction This guide builds upon our existing repository used throughout the "52 Weeks of...

Howdy, SRE enthusiasts! 👋 Monitoring is a fundamental aspect of Site Reliability Engineering that involves collecting, processing, aggregating, and displaying real-time data from one or more systems. It's this data that helps engineers understand their system's behavior, health, and performance. In modern distributed systems, effective monitoring is not just beneficial—it's essential for maintaining reliable services. If...

Hey there, reliability enthusiasts! 👋 Welcome to our first deep dive into the world of Site Reliability Engineering (SRE). Grab your favorite drink, get comfy, and let's kick off this journey together. Trust me, by the end of this post, you'll be itching to make your systems more reliable! What is Site Reliability Engineering? Site Reliability Engineering represents the...

Today, I'm thrilled to announce an ambitious project that's been in the works for some time: "52 Weeks of SRE" – a comprehensive, year-long deep dive into the world of Site Reliability Engineering. Whether you're an aspiring SRE, a seasoned engineer looking to formalize your knowledge, or a technical leader aiming to build more reliable...