Eight definitions of “observability” vs. “monitoring” – and why none of them work - Björn Rabenstein

Presenters Björn Rabenstein Source PromCon EU 2025 Decoding Observability: It’s Not Just a Buzzword 🚀 Let’s be honest, the word “observability” has been thrown around a lot lately. It’s plastered on dashboards, featured in marketing campaigns, and debated in countless tech circles. But is it truly a revolutionary concept, or just a fancy rebranding of something we’ve been doing for decades? This presentation, delivered by a seasoned veteran of distributed systems and Prometheus, cuts straight to the heart of the matter, offering a refreshingly grounded perspective. Let’s dive in and unpack what observability really means. 💡 ...

December 19, 2025 · 4 min

Lightning Talk: Anomaly Detection - Robust Strategy - Jorge Creixell

Presenters Jorge Creixell Source PromCon EU 2025 🚀 Level Up Your Anomaly Detection: A Smarter Approach 🤖 Hey everyone! 👋 I’m Jorge, and I’m thrilled to dive into a new strategy for anomaly detection – one that’s designed to be more robust and, frankly, smarter. Let’s explore how we’re moving beyond simple threshold-based alerts to a system that truly understands the behavior of your data. 💡 🧱 The Core Idea: Bands Around Your Metrics The fundamental concept is simple: we create bands around your key metrics. Think of it like a safety net – we’re looking for deviations from the expected behavior. When a metric drifts outside these bands, we flag it as a potential anomaly. 🎯 ...

December 19, 2025 · 3 min

Lightning Talk: What if we had PromQL syntax highlighting in MS teams? - Célian Garcia

Presenters Célian Garcia Source PromCon EU 2025 Level Up Your MS Teams Monitoring with Custom Syntax Highlighting 🚀 Hey everyone! 👋 Let’s talk about making your daily workflow with MS Teams a little smoother – and a lot more visually appealing. I recently heard a fascinating story from a tech conference about a clever workaround for a common monitoring frustration, and I wanted to share it with you. The Problem: PromQL in Teams – A Color Nightmare 😫 We’ve all been there. You’re meticulously crafting a PromQL query to monitor your infrastructure, and you want to share it in MS Teams. But… it’s just a wall of plain text. 🤯 It’s hard to read, difficult to understand, and frankly, not the best way to communicate complex data. The speaker highlighted a significant pain point: sharing large PromQL queries without syntax highlighting is a real headache. It can lead to misinterpretations and wasted time. The speaker noted that Microsoft Teams currently doesn’t natively support Go language syntax highlighting, leading to a frustrating experience when dealing with complex queries. ...

December 19, 2025 · 3 min

Lightning Talk: Alert Quorum Universal Aggregator - AQUA - Mirek Chocholous

Presenters Mirek Chocholous Source PromCon EU 2025 Taming the Alert Beast: Scaling Alert Management in the Modern World 🚀 Hey tech enthusiasts! 👋 Today, we’re diving into a surprisingly complex challenge faced by many monitoring teams: Alert Manager chaos. We’re going to explore how to streamline notifications, reduce alert fatigue, and ultimately, keep your team – and your boss – happy. Let’s unpack this with Merrick from CDN77, who highlighted some critical issues and a potential solution. ...

December 19, 2025 · 3 min

Lightning Talk: Prometheus Bug Scrub - Bryan Boreham

Presenters Bryan Boreham Source PromCon EU 2025 Decoding the Prometheus Puzzle: A Community-Powered Bug Scrub 🚀 Let’s be honest, diving into the world of monitoring and observability tools like Prometheus can feel a little daunting. It’s powerful, complex, and constantly evolving. But what if I told you there’s a secret weapon – a dedicated community effort – that’s quietly working behind the scenes to make your experience smoother? Today, we’re uncovering the “Promeus Buck Scrub,” a fascinating initiative that’s transforming how Prometheus issues and pull requests are handled. 💡 ...

December 19, 2025 · 4 min