Observability is a measure of how well internal states of a system can be inferred from knowledge of its external outputs. In control theory, the observability and controllability of a linear system …

Jun 26, 2024 · Observability, the ability to measure a system’s current state based on the data it generates, is critical for cloud-native environments.

Observability is the extent to which developers can understand the internal state or condition of a complex system based solely on knowledge of its external outputs.

Jul 23, 2025 · Observability means we can understand how a system works based on the information it produces, like logs, measurements, and traces. As cloud systems have become …

Oct 18, 2024 · Understanding the three pillars of observability A common way to discuss observability is to break it down into three types of telemetry: metrics, traces, and logs. These …

Aug 25, 2025 · Discover what observability really means, its pillars, benefits, and best practices for monitoring and improving modern distributed systems efficiently.

Observability provides context by examining multiple data points through a wide variety of lenses: performance, security, user behavior, costs, and more. Teams can then move and respond …