What are Application Performance Metrics: Usage Statistics?

Application Performance Metrics usage statistics pertaining to the data and insights gathered regarding the performance and utilization of various components within an IT infrastructure, specifically focusing on the data sent to your APM Stack.

Understanding how ingestion is calculated, managing active spans/traces, and being aware of the associated costs are crucial for effectively utilizing your APM (Application Performance Monitoring) platform. By staying informed about these metrics, you can optimize your usage, control expenses, and gain valuable insights into your application's performance.

Working with Application Performance Metrics: Metrics Statistics

To access your Application Performance Metrics Usage Statistics, navigate to the initial dashboard and scroll down to the Application Performance Metrics section. In the top right corner, you will find a ‘Statistics’ button. Clicking on this button will direct you to the Usage Statistics page. Additionally, you can access usage statistics from the left-hand menu. Under the heading ‘Application Performance Monitoring,’ you will find the option ‘Statistics,’ leading you to the same ‘Usage Statistics’ page.

On the "Usage Statistics" page, you can view APM data usage statistics, including:

Today: See your APM data usage for Today, including Spans for today, Spans this month and an overview of your percentage used based on your selected plan.

Breakdown by Days: See how your APM count data usage has evolved over the past few days.

Historic Usage: Get insights into your APM data usage for up to a year's worth of records.

Scroll down to find a detailed daily breakdown of Metrics usage. This section provides the following information:

Monthly Count:

The Monthly Count represents the total number of spans or metrics sent during a calendar month. It provides a comprehensive view of your APM usage on a monthly basis, allowing you to track trends and patterns in your application's performance.

Plan Monthly Send:

Plan Monthly Send refers to the predefined limit set in your subscription plan for the number of spans you can send per month. Understanding this limit is crucial for efficient resource management and cost control.

Plan Max Send: A percentage representing your current Metrics data usage in comparison to your plan limits.

Plan Limits:

It's important to note that your APM usage should align with your plan limits to avoid any overage charges or service interruptions.

Taking Control of Your APM Data

If you find that you're exceeding your APM plan limits, don't worry. Logit.io provides you with the tools and flexibility to optimize your metrics collection. You can adjust your configuration, and sampling rate, or utilize filters to tailor your metrics data to your specific needs. Talk to the team about how to optimize your metrics to manage and control your costs.

Understanding your APM usage statistics is crucial for effective monitoring and cost management. With Logit.io's detailed usage insights, you can make informed decisions to optimize your infrastructure's performance monitoring.

If you have any questions or need assistance with your APM usage, feel free to reach out to our support team. We're here to help you get the most out of your Logit.io experience.

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