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Interview Question
Name two commonly used log aggregation tools and briefly explain their benefits.
Key Points to Cover
- ELK stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana), Splunk, Datadog
- Centralizes logs for easier search, dashboards, and alerting
- Enables correlation and faster root cause analysis
Evaluation Rubric
Mentions two valid tools40% weight
Explains centralization benefits30% weight
Mentions alerts or dashboards30% weight
Hints
- 💡Cloud-native tools include CloudWatch, Stackdriver, Azure Monitor.
Common Pitfalls to Avoid
- ⚠️Failing to name two distinct log aggregation tools as requested.
- ⚠️Only describing the tools without explicitly detailing their benefits for operations or development.
- ⚠️Providing overly generic benefits (e.g., 'makes things easier') instead of specific advantages like centralized search, correlation, or proactive alerting.
- ⚠️Confusing the components or primary functions of a tool (e.g., misrepresenting what Logstash or Kibana does within the ELK stack).
- ⚠️Not explicitly mentioning how log aggregation aids in faster root cause analysis or proactive issue detection, which are key strategic benefits.
Potential Follow-up Questions
- ❓How do you handle log retention policies?
- ❓What about security when centralizing logs?
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