Prathamesh Sonpatki

What actually breaks when teams add high cardinality metrics and why those failures are hard to avoid unless the system is built for it.

Instrument NGINX with OpenTelemetry to capture traces, track latency, and connect upstream and downstream services in a single request flow.

Here's how you can build automated log analysis workflows with Last9's Query Logs API

Understand how Prometheus logging captures structured metrics, improves query performance, and scales observability in production systems.

Understand how to set up OpenTelemetry Collector with Prometheus for easy, vendor-neutral metrics collection and storage.

Know how to set up smarter Prometheus alerts from basic CPU checks to app-aware rules that reduce noise and catch real issues early.

Learn how to set up OpenTelemetry in your Angular app and troubleshoot common issues with tracing, instrumentation, and export configuration.

Learn how OpenTelemetry tracing helps monitor and optimize distributed systems, providing valuable insights for DevOps teams.

Learn how to integrate OpenTelemetry into your React apps for improved observability and better performance tracking.

OpenTelemetry histograms help you go beyond averages. Learn how they work and why they matter for real-world observability in DevOps.

Learn how to use OpenTelemetry custom metrics to track what truly matters in your systems—and build more reliable, observable services.

Learn how to manage logs under GDPR—handle personal data, set retention rules, and stay compliant without losing observability.

Learn how Prometheus histogram buckets work, why they matter, and how to fine-tune them for better observability and smarter alerting.

Learn how to set up OpenTelemetry with Postgres to trace queries, monitor performance, and get better visibility into your database activity.

Learn how to turn Prometheus into a powerful APM tool—track app performance, reduce guesswork, and get real visibility into your systems.

Set up OpenTelemetry in your Spring app with ease. This guide covers implementation, common issues, and how to get tracing working right.

A Redis monitor helps track performance, spot memory issues, and prevent unexpected failures—ensuring stability before problems escalate.

Day 3 at SRECon Americas 2025—insights, talks stories, and lessons learned. Catch the highlights from the final day!

Highlights from SREcon Americas 2025 Day 2—key takeaways, SRE challenges, and lessons from industry leaders.

Key takeaways from Day 1 at SRECon Americas 2025—insights, challenges, and what’s shaping the future of site reliability engineering.

If RabbitMQ queues are backing up or messages aren’t being consumed, logs can help you figure out what’s wrong. Here’s how to monitor and fix issues.

Learn how to choose, set up, and optimize an OpenTelemetry backend for better observability, faster troubleshooting, and improved performance.

Learn how to use systemctl to start, stop, and manage services on Linux. From basics to advanced tips, this guide covers it all.

Our Dev Evangelist, Prathamesh Sonpatki, shared insights on alert fatigue at a ClickHouse meetup—sparking great conversations on observability.

Learn how to set up, configure, and optimize the OpenTelemetry Java Agent for better observability and performance monitoring.

Learn how to configure Prometheus ports correctly, whether using defaults or custom settings, to keep your monitoring setup running smoothly.

Learn how to set up OpenTelemetry JavaScript to capture traces, metrics, and logs, so you can spot issues before they become real problems.

Learn simple, practical strategies to fix Kafka consumer lag and keep your data pipeline running smoothly without the jargon.

Too many logs, not enough clarity? Follow these logging best practices to cut through the noise and get the insights that actually matter.

Learn how to use the Prometheus API, from basic queries to advanced techniques, to monitor and analyze your system metrics effectively.

Learn how to use the Grafana API to automate dashboards, manage users, and set up alerts—saving time and reducing manual effort.

Learn how Golang ORMs simplify database interactions, explore popular options, and get started with the right choice for your project.

Use journalctl --last to quickly view recent system logs and troubleshoot issues by checking what happened just before an error or crash.

Struggling with the dreaded java.lang.OutOfMemoryError? Learn the common causes and how to fix them with our step-by-step guide, including practical code examples and long-term solutions.

Discover how OpenTelemetry agents collect, process, and export telemetry data—plus how to set them up and avoid common pitfalls.

Learn how to use the Elasticsearch Reindex API for efficient data migration, restructuring, and management in your search and analytics workflows.

Speed up your Node.js application with Pino, the fastest JSON logger available. Our guide covers setup, best practices, and advanced usage to optimize your logging performance

Learn how to set up, configure, and run Prometheus with Docker Compose for efficient monitoring, alerting, and visualization.

Learn how to set up OpenTelemetry visualization, choose the right tools, and configure dashboards for actionable insights.

Explore the best OpenTelemetry UIs for tracing, metrics, and observability. Find the right tool to optimize performance and debugging.

Learn how to use OpenTelemetry to collect custom metrics for Kubernetes autoscaling, enabling smarter, workload-driven scaling decisions.

Learn how to instrument your Python applications with OpenTelemetry to gain insights, track performance, and troubleshoot issues effectively.

Learn how to turn OpenTelemetry data into actionable insights with effective visualization techniques, best practices, and tool selection.

Learn how to get started with the OpenTelemetry Java SDK to add observability to your application with traces, metrics, and logs.

Learn how to use Zap Logger effectively for clean, fast logs in your applications with this simple, comprehensive guide.

Explore OpenTelemetry processors: understand workflows, get configuration tips, and learn best practices for optimized observability.

Learn how to customize, configure, and optimize Rails Logger to improve logging and debugging in your application.

Learn advanced kubectl exec techniques in Kubernetes, covering best practices for troubleshooting, security, and resource management.

Master Git with this cheat sheet! Learn essential and advanced commands to simplify your workflow and fix mistakes.

OpenTelemetry profiling helps you explore app performance, pinpointing issues and improving efficiency for better, more reliable apps.

Learn how to quickly get started with Bun.js, a fast and efficient JavaScript runtime, and optimize your development workflow.

Learn how Node.js worker threads can boost performance by offloading tasks to background threads—simple, efficient, and headache-free!

Learn quick fixes for upstream connect errors, including troubleshooting tips, monitoring tools, and configuration adjustments to resolve issues fast.

Master Spring Boot logging with Logback, async appenders, MDC context, and OpenTelemetry integration. Debug issues 10x faster with structured logs and proper log levels.

Learn how to use MongoDB logs for better performance, troubleshooting, and optimization with this simple, step-by-step guide.

Learn how to integrate OpenTelemetry with Django to monitor performance, trace requests, and improve observability in your applications.

Implementing distributed tracing with OpenTelemetry helps track requests across services, providing insights into performance and pinpointing issues.

Learn how to integrate gRPC with OpenTelemetry for better observability, performance, and reliability in microservices architectures.

Learn how to integrate Kafka with OpenTelemetry for enhanced distributed tracing, better performance monitoring, and effortless troubleshooting.

OpenTelemetry Express simplifies trace collection for Node.js apps, helping you monitor performance and diagnose issues across distributed systems.

Learn how to get started with OpenTelemetry Logging, streamline your observability, and enhance debugging with structured, context-rich logs.

Learn how to optimize your database for high traffic, ensuring performance, scalability, and reliability under heavy load.

Day 4 at AWS re:Invent 2024 was filled with fresh insights, community discussions, and impactful announcements. Catch all the updates here!

Catch up on the highlights from AWS re:Invent 2024 Day 3, packed with fresh innovations, key announcements, and takeaways you won't want to miss!

Catch up on the highlights from AWS re:Invent 2024 Day 2, featuring key insights, exciting announcements, and key takeaways.

AWS re:Invent Day 1 brought insightful talks, cool connections, and updates on AI, observability, and scaling challenges.

Learn how to monitor and optimize your GCP resources effortlessly. Simplify performance tracking and keep your services running smoothly.

Fluentd vs Fluent Bit: Discover the key differences, use cases, and how to choose the right tool for your log processing needs.

Boost observability with Fluent Bit and OpenTelemetry! Collect, process, and export logs and metrics easily for smarter monitoring.

Learn how to implement effective Kubernetes observability with metrics, logs, and traces to monitor and optimize your clusters at scale.

Learn how to extract and analyze account-level CDN metrics from Akamai logs using Last9 for real-time insights and better customer tracking.

Ready for AWS re:Invent 2024? Here are some tips and highlights to help you make the most of the event

Learn how to log errors efficiently in Go using ZeroLog with best practices like structured logging, context-rich messages, and error-level filtering.

Learn how the OpenTelemetry Operator makes monitoring Kubernetes easier, so you can focus on what matters—keeping your apps running smoothly!

KubeCon NA 2024 Day 4 Recap: Insights, key talks, and lessons learned as the conference wraps up—looking forward to what’s next!

Day 3 at KubeCon NA 2024 was full of engaging discussions on platform engineering, FinOps, and the future of cloud-native.

Learn how to implement OpenTelemetry in Rust for effective observability, including tracing, metrics, and debugging in your applications.

KubeCon NA 2024 Day 2 was packed with insights! Check out the highlights and key moments from another exciting day at the event.

Day 1 of KubeCon NA 2024 was packed with insights, especially from Observability Day. Check out the highlights and talks that stood out!

Learn how to implement proper logging in Flask, from development to production, and avoid the pitfalls of scattered print statements.

Here’s a snapshot of the key talks, important ideas, and memorable moments that set the stage for SRECon EMEA Dublin 2024!

Here’s a quick recap of the standout talks, key insights, and unforgettable moments that got things rolling at SRECon EMEA Dublin 2024!

Here’s a quick rundown of the standout talks, big ideas, and memorable moments that kicked things off in SRECon EMEA Dublin 2024!

Learn how to scale Prometheus with practical tips and strategies to keep your monitoring smooth and efficient, even as your needs grow!

Learn to monitor host metrics with OpenTelemetry. Discover setup tips, common pitfalls, and best practices for effective observability.

A comprehensive guide showing how to use PrometheusRemoteWriteExporter to send metrics from OpenTelemetry to Prometheus compatible backends

Get a clear understanding of log analytics—what it is, why it matters, and how it helps you keep your systems running efficiently by analyzing key data from your infrastructure.

This guide walks you through the implementation process, from defining requirements to choosing the right tools, setting up log storage, and configuring visualization dashboards.

Explore the logging spectrum from "Log Anything" chaos to "Log Everything" clarity. Learn structured logging best practices in Go with zap!

This guide walks you through setting up Docker monitoring using Prometheus and Grafana, helping you track container performance and resource usage with ease.

This guide breaks down how recording rules can help, with simple tips to improve performance and manage complex data.

A definitive guide on adding cluster label to all Kubernetes metrics

How to identify root spans in OpenTelemetry Collector using filter and transform processors

Explore Prometheus Remote Write: scale your monitoring effortlessly. Learn how it works, its benefits, and top tips for cloud-native setups.

Our blog covers practical insights into Golang logging, including how to use the log package, popular third-party libraries, and tips for structured logging

Learn how to install and configure the OpenTelemetry Collector for enhanced observability. This guide covers Docker, Kubernetes, and Linux installations with step-by-step instructions and configuration examples.

Check out these 10 tools that are making a real difference in how teams build, manage, and scale their platforms in 2024.

Catch up on Day 2 of PromCon 2024. Read about the key talks and takeaways from the second day of this exciting event.

Get a quick overview of Day 1 at PromCon 2024, which featured significant announcements on Prometheus 3.0 and OpenTelemetry compatibility

This cheat sheet provides practical guidance for diagnosing issues and understanding trends.

This blog introduces the RED method—an approach that simplifies microservices monitoring by honing in on requests, errors, and latency.

This guide provides an in-depth look at its setup and usage, helping you monitor and manage your Kubernetes clusters more efficiently.

Learn to enable hot reload for the OpenTelemetry Collector to update configurations on the fly, improving your observability system's agility.

Learn to configure, optimize, and troubleshoot log collection from various sources including syslog and application logs. Discover advanced parser operator techniques for robust observability.

Explore Splunk alternatives like ELK, Last9 Levitate, Graylog, and Datadog. Compare features, pricing, and scalability for log management and observability.

Already implemented tracing but lack metrics? With SpanConnector, you can convert trace data into actionable metrics. Here’s how to configure it.

The OpenTelemetry Collector simplifies data collection, processing, and export for metrics, logs, and traces. Learn about its architecture, deployment, and examples.

How to handle whitespaces in the OTLP Headers with Python Otel SDK

Winning Replit over by taming High Cardinality data and deprecating Thanos

Unpacking "Cricket Scale" with the person behind the scenes at JioCinema

A detailed checklist of points you should consider before choosing a monitoring system

Fulfill all your food delivery orders this December 31st by taming High Cardinality data with Levitate 😉

How Levitate solves today's challenges of B2B SaaS monitoring, including noisy neighbors by unlocking per-tenant observability

Discover the key differences between OpenTelemetry and OpenTracing, and how they impact observability and tracing in modern applications.

Levitate - Last9's managed Prometheus Compatible TSDB is available on AWS Marketplace

Define PromQL Macros to standardize complex PromQL queries in Levitate

A detailed comparison of Levitate and Google Managed Prometheus - Cost, Scale and Ease of Use

Native support for OpenTelemetry metrics in Prometheus

InfluxDB vs Thanos: Overview, Pros and Cons, and Differences

Compare Graphite and Prometheus, two leading open-source monitoring solutions.

Recap of QCon New York 2023 Conference

Explore the differences between Prometheus and Grafana and how these two powerful tools work together to enhance monitoring and data visualization.

Understanding Metrics, Logs, Events and Traces - the key pillars of observability and their pros and cons for SRE and DevOps teams.

How to filter metrics by labels using OpenTelemetry Collector

A recap of the talks from the Observability and Monitoring dev room at Fosdem 2023.

How to set Service Level Objectives with 3 steps guide

In reliability engineering, three concepts keep getting talked about - DevOps, SRE and Platform Engineering. How do they differ?

DORA metrics, what they are, why they are important, and best practices for measuring them.

Better practices and tools for management of on-call practices

The ins and outs of conducting an effective postmortem. Ready templates and examples from leading organizations around the world!

A ready checklist of a comprehensive list of steps and activities involved in the deployment of your application.

Explore the pros and cons of monorepos, including their benefits, challenges, and potential pitfalls for managing large codebases.

Like any OS, Linux isn’t immune to hiccups, especially when running closed-source apps where you can’t inspect the code for deeper insights.

Practical tips for rescuing a SPAghetti React JS project. With confidence and a shared mental model, we made the codebase reliable and easier to manage.