End-to-end implementation
Go from architecture to rollout with guided steps for logs, metrics, traces, profiles, dashboards, incidents, and AI-assisted workflows.
OBSERVABILITY ENGINEERING
Build a production-grade observability platform from scratch.
Tired of scattered logs, noisy alerts, and slow root-cause hunts? Build a production-ready observability operating system in months, not years.
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Does this feel familiar?
- Do you jump between 4+ tools just to understand one incident?
- Are your alerts waking people up for non-issues?
- Have you spent 30 minutes collecting context before fixing anything?
You are not failing. Most teams are running observability as disconnected tools, not an integrated practice.
You do not need more dashboards. You need a practical handbook to design, operate, and improve your stack in production.
What's inside
A practical path from observability fundamentals to production rollout, operations, and continuous improvement.
Part I: Fundamentals of Observability
- The Big Picture: What Is Observability?14
- Why Observability Is Strategic14
- Observability vs Monitoring and Analytics14
- Metrics, Logs, Traces, Profiles, and Wide Events14
- Cardinality, Dashboards, Alerts, Incidents, SLOs and SLIs14
- Open Source, Enterprise, and AI-powered Tooling Landscape14
Part II: Day Zero Operations
- Framework for a Production-Grade Observability Stack14
- Start from Business-Critical Journeys14
- Map Services, Dependencies, and Environment Topology14
- Skills Audit, Budget Planning, and Data Policies14
- Tool Selection, Ownership, and Implementation Roadmap14
Introduction and Preface
- Who This Book Is For (and Not For)2
- Conventions, Versions, and Running Recipes3
- What You Will Learn and Why This Book Exists4
Why I wrote this book
Over the years, I have kept seeing the same blockers: disconnected ownership, noisy telemetry, spiralling costs, and weak operating habits that make observability unsustainable.
Two industry threads recently captured how serious this has become in modern enterprises. See the two threads here... So I wrote this book for 3 reasons:
Real-World Observability Project
At the following event sizes (1250 bytes/span | 600 bytes/log line | 125 KB/profile snapshot | 16 bytes/raw metric sample, stored as 1.5-2 bytes with Gorilla compression), we build a production-style stack, from a small operation (100K metrics/sec | 40K spans/sec | 10K log lines/sec | 10 profiles/sec | 100 services), through a mid-sized operation (5M metrics/sec | 2M spans/sec | 500K log lines/sec | 500 profiles/sec | 5K services), growing to a large operation (100M metrics/sec | 40M spans/sec | 10M log lines/sec | 10K profiles/sec | 100K services) right up to an extreme hyperscale operation (500M metrics/sec | 200M spans/sec | 50M log lines/sec | 50K profiles/sec | 500K+ services).
Production context
Learn practical trade-offs around cardinality, retention, cost, ownership, and signal quality in real teams.
Code and walkthroughs
Use reusable project code and walkthrough content to accelerate onboarding and reduce trial-and-error.
Early proof
Replace these placeholders with launch testimonials from early readers and practitioners.
"Finally a practical view of observability in production."
"Clear guidance on logs, metrics, traces, and cost trade-offs."
"A handbook that translates theory into day-to-day operations."
Pricing
Save months of trial-and-error, ship faster in production, and avoid costly observability mistakes.
$20 off for the first 2000 customers (xx left)
Starter
$69 $49
The Book
- The Observability Handbook in PDF and EPUB format
- Core observability concepts and practical guidance
- High-quality infographics and cheat sheets
Max
$169 $149
Real-World Project and Book
- Everything in Starter
- Full source code for the real-world project
- Step-by-step project deployment walkthrough
Pro-Max
$269 $249
Video Course, Code and Book
- Everything in Max
- 6+ hours of chapter-by-chapter video walkthroughs
- Production-ready examples with expert insights
FAQ
Is this book beginner-friendly?
Yes. Basic familiarity with programming, command line usage, and server software is enough.
Is this only for Grafana and Loki users?
No. The practices apply broadly, with specific examples anchored in practical modern stacks.
Will this help with incident response and SLOs?
Yes. Incident design and SLI/SLO application are core parts of the handbook outcomes.
Is it practical or theoretical?
Practical first. The focus is on decisions, trade-offs, and operating patterns you can use in production.
What is the content of this book?
The Observability Handbook is a practical guide for building and operating observability in production. It covers foundations, stack design, telemetry strategy, alerting, incident response, SLI/SLO usage, cost control, governance, and operating models across Day 0, Day 1, and Day 2 operations.
What if I don't like the book?
Start with the free sample chapter first to make sure the style fits what you need. If the full book still does not meet expectations, reach out and we will review your case and work toward a fair resolution.
Do you offer team discounts?
Yes. Team licenses are available for companies that want multiple copies for engineering teams, platform teams, or reliability programs. Contact us with your team size and we will share a custom offer.
I'm a student, can I get a discount?
Yes. Student discounts are available in limited slots. Share a valid student email or proof of enrollment and we will send you the current student pricing options.
Is this a physical book?
Not at the moment. The book is currently digital-only (PDF and EPUB), with video and project code access included depending on the tier you choose.
I have more questions!
Great. Use the free sample chapter form and include your question, or reply from your confirmation email. We are happy to help with content, tier selection, and team purchasing questions.
Do you offer Power Purchasing Parity discounts (PPP)?
Yes. We offer PPP discounts for eligible countries to make the handbook more accessible. If this applies to you, contact us and we will guide you through the eligibility check.
Isn't all of that available in blogs across the internet?
Some pieces are, but they are often scattered, outdated, or disconnected from real production decisions. This handbook gives you a structured, opinionated path with practical trade-offs, reference architectures, and end-to-end implementation guidance.
Build observability that works in production.
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