What is ScoutAPM?

ScoutAPM offers seamless performance monitoring for web applications with AI-driven insights and automated anomaly detection. Designed to handle Ruby, Python, PHP, and Elixir environments, ScoutAPM collects and visualizes real-time metrics such as response times, throughput, and resource usage across all endpoints. With a streamlined setup requiring minimal configuration, teams can quickly begin monitoring and identifying application performance issues.

ScoutAPM enhances troubleshooting by providing deep code-level traces, unified log management, and intelligent query analysis to catch database slowdowns and N+1 problems. It integrates effortlessly with popular tools for source control, alerting, error tracking, and workflow automation, ensuring developers receive actionable notifications and maintain optimal app performance without hassle.

Features

Real-Time Visualization: Monitor response times, throughput, and resource usage across all endpoints instantly.
App Traces: Gain code-level visibility with detailed request path tracing and identification of performance bottlenecks.
Log Management: Access unified logs with performance context and advanced filtering for efficient troubleshooting.
Query Analysis: Automatically detects slow queries and N+1 database issues with in-depth query pattern analysis.
Custom Alerting: Set notification thresholds and route real-time alerts via Slack, Splunk, and other integrations.
Integrations: Connect to GitHub for code insights, Rollbar for error tracking, Zapier for workflow automation, and Okta for SSO.
Easy Setup: Rapid installation for Ruby, Python, PHP, and Elixir apps with minimal configuration.

Use Cases

Monitoring web application performance for fluctuations and bottlenecks.
Identifying and resolving slow database queries before they affect end users.
Correlating logs and performance data for faster troubleshooting.
Receiving real-time alerts and proactive notifications for critical performance incidents.
Optimizing resource and throughput usage to improve user experience.
Automating incident response via workflow integrations.

FAQs

What programming languages does ScoutAPM support?

ScoutAPM provides agents for Ruby, Python, PHP, and Elixir & Phoenix applications.
How do I install ScoutAPM in my application?

ScoutAPM requires installing a package or gem for your framework, configuring a key, and deploying the agent. Detailed instructions are provided for each supported language.
What happens if I exceed my plan's transaction limit?

If you exceed the transaction limit, additional transactions will not be recorded until the next billing cycle unless you upgrade your plan.
Does ScoutAPM provide log management?

Yes, ScoutAPM offers a log management add-on with features like real-time log aggregation, context-aware filtering, and log-performance correlation.
Can ScoutAPM be used in HIPAA-compliant environments?

ScoutAPM can be installed in HIPAA-compliant settings as it processes trace data and IP addresses without storing PHI, aligning with HIPAA Privacy Rule requirements.