Defining the key components of AIOps architecture

In this section, we will discuss the key components of AIOps. Then, we will look at the operating services that provide input for AIOps, and finally, in the last section, we will draft the reference architecture.

First, let's recap why we should have AIOps in IT and specifically DevOps. IT has become more complicated. Systems are hosted on various platforms, connecting to other systems, using a lot of different data sources, with an equal amount of variety in data formats. We have come to the point where it has almost become impossible for a human to maintain an overview of these complex landscapes. Yet, the market is demanding new features at a rapidly increasing pace. Developers are under a lot of pressure to deliver code that fulfills new functionality, while operators need to make sure that systems are running stably. AIOps can help you do the following:

• Process and evaluate data: AIOps can rapidly, in almost real...