Ep. 260
This deep dive discusses the latest release of Checkmk, version 2.4, focusing on its capabilities in simplifying IT monitoring for modern, complex, and often cloud-based infrastructures. The update introduces features like Quick Setup for easy cloud service monitoring and dynamic host management to handle the constant changes in IT environments. It also includes OpenTelemetry for deep application insights and synthetic monitoring for user experience verification. Checkmk RAW, a free and open-source version, is highlighted as an ideal starting point for those new to serious monitoring. The document emphasizes the shift in IT roles from operational tasks to analytical ones, enabled by the automation features of Checkmk 2.4.