What is a .NET process?
A .NET process (DotNet Process) is an instance of a running .NET application. When a .NET application is executed, the operating system allocates processor time to the process, allowing it to perform its tasks.
Each .NET process is uniquely identified by its process identifier (PID). .NET processes are fundamental to the operation of .NET applications. Monitoring .NET processes can provide insights into application performance and resource usage, helping to ensure optimal operation and identify potential issues.
Understanding these processes' behavior can be critical for diagnosing performance issues or bugs within the application. It provides valuable data regarding how applications are performing in real-world conditions, helping to improve application performances.
How to monitor a .NET process?
ServicePilot makes it easy to monitor a .NET process using OpenTelemetry with this appmon-dotnet-otel package. With the simple addition of OpenTelemetry Java metrics instrumentation configured to export metrics using OLTP over HTTP to a ServicePilot Agent, ServicePilot can monitor the performance counters of Java processes.
ServicePilot gathers statistics per .NET process including:
- CPU utilization
- .NET exceptions
- GC collection counts
- GC memory load and pause time
- GC size per generation
- Thread contention counts and time
How to install a dotnet-otel resource?
- Use your ServicePilot OnPremise installation or a SaaS account.
- Add a new dotnet-otel resource via the web interface (
/prmviewsor/prmresources) or via API (/prmpackagespage), the default ServicePilot agent or another agent will be provisioned automatically.
Details of the dotnet-otel package are located in the
/prmpackagespage of the software.
Benefits
ServicePilot enables you to deliver IT services faster and more securely with automated discovery and advanced monitoring features.
By correlating the technology DOTNET OTEL with APM and infrastructure monitoring, ServicePilot is able to provide a more comprehensive view of an organization's IT environment.
This allows IT teams to quickly identify and diagnose issues that may be impacting application performance, and take corrective action before end-users are affected.
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