Retrace Review

PROS: I'm grateful to have a tool that I can utilize as opposed to utilizing several different one just to get the info I need to begin diagnosing a problem. We've been seeking for a tool that would give us the ability to comprehend what's currently happening in our cloud app. We've been utilizing Nagios for certain info pieces of log aggregation as well as other tools. Stackify was able to integrate these tools by making it simpler for the team to sniff out what's required to resolve issues without undergoing through training from different tools. These features have been thought clearly and proven to be a big help in diagnosing and resolving app bugs.

CONS: Stackify included a bunch of awesome features as of late. I'll need a bit of time to get to know them all. But they appear to be promising.

PROS: It has an APM system. Basically, you'll need to access a central-based dashboard of the software where you can spot each detail. These include logs, app metrics, database performance, and errors. It also has tools in monitoring all servers. That includes standard metrics and custom metrics.

CONS: Initially, you'll need a bit of training before anyone will decide to delegate you a role with Stackify. Expect a steep learning curve. But once you get the feel for how it works, you'll massively enjoy using it.

PROS: It's a lot easier now to see the extent of processes. What's more, I get to know which ran as part of a certain process and how long each part takes. Seeking and addressing database performance functionality is a lot simpler. This is because it would show which queries are operating and how long it'll take for them to run.

CONS: At times, it cam be a bit of a challenge in filtering some DotNet overhead. This would turn a typically swift process into a slow one.

PROS: Sniffing out and crushing bugs is hard. Thankfully, Stackify made this a walk in the park. Its dashboard is clean. With that, things are a lot simpler to manage. Alerts are highly effective and operate in a timely manner.

CONS: It'd be nice to have some kind of a BI made into the product. For example, if there ever was a hit in terms of performance, it would automatically scan the logs. Then it would suggest the source or what may have triggered a slow down in the system.

PROS: Its filters and logging ability can be utilized during search. When errors are caught, the Stackify ID is displayed within our exception details. We then use it in the form of a filter in Stackify for gain a complete picture of the full stack trace. Most clients really don't care so it's comforting to conceal the technical blabber. They just inform us of the Error ID.

CONS: Nothing much to hate. But it came to a part where someone had to give me a runaround in reviewing bugs. It's not something that can be understood immediately via the UI. Plus I have very limited know-how in Stackify.

PROS: A recommended tool for monitoring an app and/or services. It can acquire insights on all SQL queries as well as errors. You can monitor and set up notification on different bottleneck types that may hinder performance. This tool has been used consistently in our company. It's a package that has everything you want performance-wise.

CONS: Nadda! Zilch! None! Although we're still in the middle of the early stages of using it. Right now, there's nothing with this tool.

PROS: A recommended tool that lets you see what's happening in your app. If properly set up, you can gain useful info on what the app is currently performing. It also helps you spot the location of errors. Log monitoring times can be handy. It can be utilized regularly when troubleshooting problems.

CONS: At times, its search functionality appear to be a bit irritating. If you're dealing with bigger logs, drilling them down can be a challenging task from time to time.

PROS: The log aggregation is a feature that I've liked for some time now. It's still one of my top favorites. Thing is, I'm now huge fan of Prefix. Being able to profile a web app in the middle of development is a plus. Thanks to Retrace, you're able to profile production systems seamlessly.

CONS: There's not much to dislike. For a system running like this, there's some configuration to take note of. But Stackify intends to go for the quickest configuration while you're in the middle of it.

PROS: There's so much to appreciate with Retrace. For its pricing, it's simple to handle. It has decent documentation in being integrated to any business application. Comes with standard-logging-frameworks support. It can be deployed as a normal logger. Its Error-View functionality is frequently used in seeking, reviewing, and monitoring bugs.

CONS: The web-based app performance isn't great all the time. This is true if you're swapping filters within the log view. Take note, this isn't a deal breaker. But at times, it can be a nuisance.