Distributed Tracing and AIOps for Root Cause Analysis

As software architectures shift toward distributed microservices, identifying the exact source of system failures becomes increasingly complex. Traditional logging is no longer enough to pinpoint bottlenecks and errors across multiple interconnected services. This text-based course guides you through the foundational concepts of AIOps and distributed tracing, equipping you with the skills to trace requests end-to-end. You will learn to use industry-standard tools like OpenTelemetry and Jaeger to analyze system behavior, correlate telemetry data, and perform efficient, data-driven root cause analysis. What you'll learn: - Understand the core principles of AIOps, observability, and the three pillars of telemetry data. - Configure OpenTelemetry to collect and export traces from distributed microservices. - Visualize request flows and latency bottlenecks using Jaeger. - Perform structured root cause analysis to identify and resolve system failures quickly. - Apply modern observability patterns to correlate logs, metrics, and traces for deeper system insights. You will start with key definitions and fundamental concepts of observability before moving into step-by-step written guides on configuring tracing pipelines and analyzing system failure scenarios. This course is designed for beginner system administrators, DevOps enthusiasts, and software developers looking to understand modern system monitoring with no prior tracing experience required. Start reading today to master the essentials of modern system observability and root cause analysis.