2025-09-20 –, 106 (Capacity 45)
Monitoring has been a cornerstone of computing since its inception, but the landscape is rapidly evolving. As we navigate this transformation, what does the future hold for open source based application monitoring and observability? This session is intended for DevOps Engineers, System Administrators, and Software Developers eager to enhance their understanding of modern monitoring techniques.
In this talk, I will explore the current state of application monitoring and observability, emphasizing how open source software is at the forefront of innovation in this field. Attendees will gain practical knowledge of new and better ways to monitor and observe their applications and systems. These improved techniques are applicable to known tools such as Icinga2, Netdata, Prometheus, Zabbix, and Cacti.
I will demonstrate how modern monitoring and observability approaches offer enhanced capabilities in today's dynamic IT environments, unlike traditional methods. Using Icinga2 on a Linux server instance as a case study, you will learn how new automation tools, modern notification channels, and integrations with external platforms can create a robust, event-driven application monitoring framework that adapts to your needs .
While the primary focus will be on innovative open source solutions, I will also touch on the growing role of artificial intelligence in monitoring and observability. I will briefly discuss monitoring concepts such as check-less checks, anomaly detection and predictive analytics, highlighting how these advancements can complement traditional methods and enhance overall observability.
Attendees can expect to gain valuable insights into future trends in application monitoring and observability. You will learn about new tools and techniques that you can implement in your own projects immediately.
Join me for "Open Source Monitoring: Innovations Shaping Tomorrow" and take the next step in transforming your approach to application monitoring and observability. You will uncover how open source software innovations are paving the way for a more responsive and effective IT monitoring landscape.
Intermediate - attendees should be familiar with the subject
Joseph Zikusooka (ZIK) is the Founder and Technologist at Jambula Labs, an IT solutions company specializing in Linux-based server products and services.
With a focus on stability and reliability, Zik has assisted numerous organizations and businesses across Africa in maintaining robust Linux and UNIX based systems.
A dedicated advocate for Free and Libre Open Source Software (FLOSS), Zik has passionately promoted open source software solutions and shared his expertise by teaching Linux administration and server skills to students in several African countries.
Currently, Zik is the developer of Jambula OS, a custom Linux operating system designed for SoC devices like the Raspberry Pi. Jambula OS is utilized by Jambula Labs to create smart devices such as JambulaTV, a low-cost smart home hub that automates tasks while providing security and privacy.