.NET Framework is a software development platform that runs on Windows. It provides a common set of libraries and tools that developers can use to build different types of applications, such as web apps, desktop apps, mobile apps, games, and more.
One of the challenges of developing and maintaining .NET applications is to ensure their performance, reliability, and security. To do that, developers need to monitor various aspects of their applications, such as code execution, memory usage, exceptions, requests, errors, and more. Monitoring .NET applications can help developers identify and troubleshoot issues before they affect the end users.
There are different ways to monitor .NET applications depending on the type of application and the environment it runs on. For example:
However, these methods may not provide a holistic view of the entire application stack. They may also require additional configuration or installation steps that can be complex or time-consuming. Moreover, they may not offer a user-friendly interface or visualization for displaying the collected data.
This is where Netdata comes in handy. Netdata is an open-source monitoring tool that can help developers monitor their .NET applications with minimal setup and overhead. Netdata provides real-time dashboards that show key metrics about .NET processes, such as CPU usage, memory usage, threads, locks, exceptions, and more.
If you haven’t already, check out the Windows monitoring guide for a deep dive into Windows monitoring and setting up Netdata for monitoring and troubleshooting your Windows servers.