In today's complex infrastructure, monitoring distributed systems is critical to prevent cascading failures and costly downtime. This podcast explores the key components of designing an effective monitoring system, covering everything from tracking server-side and client-side errors to understanding application metrics. Learn about the role of metrics, alerting, and data persistence in keeping your systems running smoothly. Whether you're working on cloud services, microservices, or large-scale systems, this podcast offers practical insights to enhance your system's reliability and prevent downtime.