Mastering System Monitoring: Essential Techniques and Tools | Off The Wire Podcast Welcome back to Off The Wire Podcast! Join Tanner and Anthony, IT executives with 35 years of experience, as they delve into the crucial topic of system monitoring. Discover why this less-than-flashy software is indispensable for maintaining reliability and preempting issues before they impact end users. Learn about the key tools available, both open-source and paid, and explore how to effectively set up your environment. Also, hear unique use cases and war stories that underscore the value of robust system monitoring. Don't forget to subscribe for more insights on tackling cybersecurity risks and technology challenges. Share with friends to help our community grow! 00:00 Introduction to Off The Wire Podcast 00:50 The Importance of System Monitoring 04:00 Key Components to Monitor 06:05 Open Source and Paid Monitoring Tools 12:36 Agent-Based vs. Agentless Monitoring 14:23 Managing Alerts and False Positives 17:49 Benchmarking and Performance Metrics 20:52 Unique Monitoring Alerts 21:29 API and Service Monitoring 22:18 VMware Snapshots and Password Expirations 23:51 User Account Monitoring 24:32 Application-Specific Monitoring 26:43 War Stories: Monitoring in Action 32:59 The Importance of System Monitoring 38:05 Final Thoughts and Takeaways 41:34 Closing Remarks and Listener Engagement