Creating Effective Alerts for Monitoring Distributed Systems |
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| © 2025 by IJCTT Journal | ||
| Volume-73 Issue-5 |
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| Year of Publication : 2025 | ||
| Authors : Krishna Vinnakota, Madhuri Kolla | ||
| DOI : 10.14445/22312803/IJCTT-V73I5P122 | ||
How to Cite?
Krishna Vinnakota, Madhuri Kolla, "Creating Effective Alerts for Monitoring Distributed Systems," International Journal of Computer Trends and Technology, vol. 73, no. 5, pp. 172-178, 2025. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/22312803/IJCTT-V73I5P122
Abstract
In the complex landscape of modern distributed systems, effective monitoring and alerting are paramount for maintaining system health, ensuring service reliability, and minimizing downtime.1 This article delves into the critical best practices for designing and implementing alert systems that provide a high signal-to-noise ratio, enable rapid incident response, and foster continuous improvement. This article explores key aspects such as metric selection, intelligent alerting logic, the crucial role of feedback loops, rigorous testing, and strategies for combating alert fatigue, false positives, and false negatives. By adopting these practices, organizations can transform their alerting infrastructure from a reactive nuisance into a proactive and intelligent guardian of system stability.
Keywords
Distributed Systems, Monitoring, Alerting, Observability, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), Alert Fatigue, False Positives, False Negatives, Metrics, Incident Response, Feedback Loops, Testing in Production.
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