7.4 Monitoring and Alerting

Content

• Overview and Objectives
  • Learning Objectives
  • Prerequisites
• Understanding Modern Monitoring Approaches
• Installing and Configuring Netdata
• Navigating Netdata Dashboards and Metrics
• Establishing Baselines and Setting Alert Thresholds
• Configuring Alert Notifications and Escalation
• Designing Environment-Specific Monitoring Strategies
• Real-world Context
• Common Pitfalls
• Recommended Reading
• Assessment
  • Multiple Choice Questions
  • Short Answer Questions

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Updated 2026-01-26