APM as a Service (APMaaS)

Application Performance Monitoring (APM) is the monitoring and managing of the performance and availability of software applications. This process involves collecting, analyzing, and reporting on various performance metrics to identify and diagnose issues that might affect user experience or business operations. 

Traditional monitoring tools oftentimes focus only on infrastructure metrics while APM focuses specifically on monitoring the performance and availability of applications from the user's perspective and the application's internal workings, which provides a more comprehensive view of application health.

Elastic APM supports a wide range of programming languages, making APMaaS versatile for any development environment. Supported languages include:

• Java (Spring Boot, etc.)
• Python (Django, Flask, etc.)
• Node.js
• Ruby (Rails, Sinatra, etc.)
• .NET (Core and Framework)
• Go
• PHP (Laravel, Symfony, etc.)
• JavaScript (Browser-side and server-side monitoring)

This compatibility ensures that APMaaS can monitor diverse application stacks seamlessly.

• Proactive Application Monitoring:

Businesses can identify and resolve issues like slow transactions or high error rates before they affect end-users.

• Performance Optimization:

Gain detailed insights into resource usage and transaction times to optimize application performance.

• Root Cause Analysis:

Quickly pinpoint and resolve the root causes of performance issues using distributed tracing and error logs.

• Cross-Environment Monitoring:

Monitor hybrid environments, including on-premise, cloud, and containerized applications, from a single dashboard.

We assess an application's performance through APM as a service solution using several key steps:

• Defining key performance indicators (KPIs): Identify the metrics that are most important for your application and business goals, such as response time, error rate, and throughput.  
• Implementing monitoring tools: Deploy APM tools to collect data on the defined KPIs. These tools are used to monitor various aspects of the application including the front and back-end.
• Establishing baselines: Establish baseline performance levels for your application to identify any future deviations and anomalies.
• Analyzing performance data: We regularly analyze the collected data to identify performance trends and areas for improvement.  
• Set alerts and thresholds: Configure alerts to notify you when any of the performance metrics deviate from an established threshold.
• Conduct regular performance testing: Conduct testing to identify potential issues before they impact users.

Application performance is measured using a variety of metrics, including:

• Response time: The time it takes for the application to respond to a user request.
• Error rate: The number of errors that happen in the application.
• Throughput: The number of transactions or requests that the application can handle in a given period.
• CPU utilization: The percentage of CPU resources used by the application.  
• Memory utilization: The percentage of memory resources used by the application.  
• Network latency: The time it takes for data to travel between the server and the application.
• Availability: The percentage of time that the application is up and running.
• User satisfaction: Overall user satisfaction, which can be measured through surveys, feedback, and other means.

These metrics are collected by APM tools and used to assess the overall health and performance of your application. Tracking these metrics over time allows you to identify trends and performance bottlenecks, and make informed decisions about how to better optimize your application. 

APM can be used to help detect potential upcoming performance issues as they collect a massive amount of performance data over time. Those data are analyzed to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies. In those data, they might notice:  

• Increasing latency: If response times for a particular service are gradually increasing, it could indicate a bottleneck developing or an issue in resources.  
• Spikes in error rates: A sudden increase in errors might suggest a problem with a specific component or a surge in traffic.  
• Resource exhaustion: APM can track CPU usage and memory consumption. If these metrics are consistently trending upward, it could signal an upcoming shortage in resources.  
• Changes in application behaviour: APM can detect changes in application performance after a new update or configuration change, helping identify potential issues at an early stage.

By constantly analyzing these trends and patterns, APM can oftentimes detect potential performance problems before they affect the users. They can alert you of these issues, giving you time to investigate and take the necessary action to correct them.   

Simply Data’s APM as a Service (APMaaS) is a powerful solution that combines the capabilities of Elastic APM with the convenience of a fully hosted and managed service. Hosted in the Menara AIMS data center, APMaaS delivers real-time insights, proactive monitoring, and seamless scalability to optimize your application performance.

With support for multiple programming languages, advanced machine learning features, and round-the-clock support, our APMaaS ensures that your applications perform optimally while you focus on growing your business.

• Hassle-Free Implementation:

We handle all aspects of APM deployment, hosting, and maintenance, eliminating the need for in-house expertise or hardware investments.

• Cost-Effective Solution:

APMaaS operates on a subscription model, making it affordable for businesses of all sizes. Avoid large upfront costs and pay only for what you use.

• Hosted at Menara AIMS:

Our hosting at the Menara AIMS data center ensures reliable performance, robust security, and seamless compliance with industry standards.

• Powered by Elastic APM:

Elastic APM provides advanced features like distributed tracing, real user monitoring, and machine learning-driven anomaly detection to ensure peak application performance.

• 24/7 Support:

Our dedicated team of experts monitors your application’s performance around the clock, ensuring quick issue resolution and uninterrupted service.

• Scalable for Growth:

Whether you’re a startup or an enterprise, APMaaS scales with your business, supporting additional users, applications, and environments effortlessly.

Simply Data's APM as a service takes care of all your application monitoring needs so you don't have to. We handle everything, from 24/7 monitoring and support to security and compliance, allowing you to free up your business resources to focus on other areas while still having a secure digital infrastructure.