Sensu Go Workshop: Introduction to Events - Lesson 5

Explore the concept of events in Sensu Go through this 14-minute video lesson, part of the Sensu Go Workshop series. Gain insights into the nature of events as observations, system transparency, and the role of time in monitoring. Learn about structured data and how to work with events, including their data structure. Participate in a hands-on exercise to create an event manually using common shell tools. Understand how events can trigger alerts and engage in a discussion about the topic. This lesson, designed for Sensu operators with a local workshop environment, provides valuable knowledge for implementing effective monitoring and observability strategies. Access additional resources, including documentation and community support, to enhance your understanding of Sensu events and their applications in various scenarios.

- INTRO
- EVENTS ARE OBSERVATIONS
- SYSTEM TRANSPARENCY
- THE FUNCTION OF TIME
- STRUCTURED DATA
- WORKING WITH EVENTS
- EVENT DATA STRUCTURE
- EXERCISE 1: CREATE AN EVENT MANUALLY
- DISCUSSION TIME
- WHAT'S NEXT