Measuring success
Having established the plan, we now need to measure the success of our data observability initiative. While this can be difficult, it is important to understand the effectiveness of the initiative and identify areas for improvement. Here are some ways to measure the success of a data observability initiative:
- Reduce data incidents: One of the main goals of a data observability initiative is to reduce the number and severity of data incidents. You can measure the success of the initiative by tracking the number of incidents before and after the initiative is implemented, as well as the severity of those incidents. Ideally, you should see a decrease in both areas.
- Time to resolution: Another important metric you should track is the time it takes to resolve data incidents. The faster you can identify and resolve issues, the better. You can measure the success of the initiative by tracking the average time it takes to resolve incidents before and after the...
