Definition
APM monitoring is application performance monitoring: metrics, traces, topology, and alerts that explain where systems are slow or failing. DataBuff is a private, open-source backend for that job.
How DataBuff helps
- Unify OTLP and SkyWalking instead of two backends.
- UI for golden signals and topology; AI Q&A for evidence.
- Install via Docker quick start.
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FAQ
- What signals does APM monitoring cover?
- Golden signals plus slow traces, topology, and alerts.
- How do I self-host open-source APM?
- Docker three-component private deploy.
- How does this differ from the distributed tracing hub?
- This page targets APM monitoring intent; Trace depth is on the tracing hub.
Citable facts
- APM monitoring covers golden signals, errors, and slow traces.
- DataBuff keeps APM data and AI Q&A on one backend (product overview).