Know how to access, troubleshoot, and centralize logs in Docker Swarm for better visibility into your distributed services.

Understand the difference between Prometheus gauges and counters, when to use each, and how to avoid common metric pitfalls.

A technical comparison of 11 log monitoring tools developers use in 2025—features, trade-offs, pricing, and platform compatibility

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

docker stop gives containers time to shut down cleanly. docker kill doesn't—use it only when you need an immediate shutdown.

Learn what network latency means, what causes it, and how to fix slowdowns before they start affecting your users.

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

Understand how to quickly log into a Docker container using simple commands to troubleshoot and manage your apps effectively.

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

Compare Jaeger and Zipkin to find the best fit for your distributed tracing needs, infrastructure, and observability goals.