Self-Hosted Monitoring
Self-hosted monitoring refers to the practice of deploying and managing monitoring software on an organization's own infrastructure, such as on-premises servers or private clouds, rather than using a third-party SaaS solution. It involves tools that collect, analyze, and visualize metrics, logs, and traces to track the health, performance, and availability of applications, systems, and networks. This approach gives organizations full control over their monitoring data, including where it is stored, how it is processed, and who has access to it.
Developers should learn and use self-hosted monitoring when they need to maintain data sovereignty, comply with strict regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA), or operate in environments with limited or no internet connectivity. It is particularly valuable for organizations with sensitive data, high security needs, or large-scale deployments where cost control and customization are priorities, such as in finance, healthcare, or government sectors. Self-hosted solutions also allow for deep integration with existing on-premises infrastructure and legacy systems.