Online Application Performance Monitoring (APM) Platform

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An Online Application Performance Monitoring (APM) Platform is an 3rd-party performance monitoring platform that can support the delivery of a (3rd party-based) online application performance monitoring system (for an online application).



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2023

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    • A: There are several Online Application Performance Monitoring (APM) systems available in the market. Here are some examples along with their key features and differences:
      • Dynatrace: Dynatrace is a cloud-based APM system that uses AI to detect anomalies and automatically pinpoint the root cause of issues. It provides real-time insights into application performance, user experience, and business impact. Dynatrace also provides end-to-end tracing for distributed applications and integrates with DevOps tools.
      • New Relic: New Relic is a cloud-based APM system that offers end-to-end application monitoring, including real-time performance metrics, transaction tracing, and error analysis. It also includes infrastructure monitoring and supports integrations with DevOps tools.
      • AppDynamics: AppDynamics is a cloud-based APM system that provides real-time performance monitoring and diagnostics for applications, infrastructure, and end-users. It includes transaction tracing, code-level diagnostics, and business transaction monitoring. AppDynamics also supports integrations with DevOps tools and provides APIs for custom integrations.
      • Datadog: Datadog is a cloud-based APM system that provides real-time monitoring, distributed tracing, and log management for applications and infrastructure. It includes metrics and traces visualization, anomaly detection, and integrations with over 400 technologies. Datadog also provides APIs for custom integrations and supports collaboration and communication features.
    • These APM systems differ in their specific features and pricing models. Some focus more on distributed tracing and end-to-end monitoring, while others focus on real-time analytics and AI-driven insights. Some have more integrations with DevOps tools, while others may provide more customization options. When evaluating these systems, it's important to consider your specific needs and priorities in order to choose the system that is the best fit for your organization.

2023

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    • A: Here are some important features of an Application Performance Monitoring (APM) system:
      • Real-time application monitoring: An APM system should be able to continuously monitor the application's performance and availability in real-time, detecting and alerting on issues as they arise.
      • Detailed performance metrics: The system should be able to collect and analyze detailed performance metrics such as response time, throughput, error rates, and resource utilization at various levels of the application stack.
      • Transaction tracing: The ability to trace transactions across multiple tiers of an application, identifying the source of any bottlenecks or latency issues and providing context for problem diagnosis.
      • Root cause analysis: The system should be able to identify the root cause of performance issues, presenting developers with detailed diagnostic information such as code-level insights, SQL queries, and external service dependencies.
      • Alerting and notifications: The system should be able to send alerts and notifications to relevant stakeholders when performance metrics exceed predefined thresholds, allowing them to proactively address issues.
      • Historical analysis and reporting: The system should be able to store performance data over time, enabling historical analysis and trend identification for capacity planning, optimization, and reporting.
      • Integration with other systems: The ability to integrate with other tools, such as log management, IT service management, and incident management systems, allows APM data to be correlated and analyzed alongside other data sources to provide a comprehensive view of application performance.