New Relic Setup Guide

1. Introduction

New Relic is a powerful observability platform that helps developers monitor the performance of their applications in real-time. This guide will walk you through the process of setting up New Relic for your application.

2. Installation

Follow these steps to install New Relic:

1. Sign up for a New Relic account at newrelic.com.
2. Install the New Relic agent for your specific programming language. Here's an example for a Node.js application:

npm install newrelic --save

3. Configuration

After installation, configure the New Relic agent:

1. Locate the `newrelic.js` file in your project directory.
2. Update the configuration settings with your New Relic license key and application name:

exports.config = {
    app_name: ['Your Application Name'],
    license_key: 'YOUR_NEW_RELIC_LICENSE_KEY',
    logging: {
        level: 'info'
    }
};

4. Best Practices

To maximize the effectiveness of New Relic, consider the following best practices:

• Regularly review and update your monitoring configurations.
• Use custom events and attributes to enhance data visibility.
• Integrate with other tools for a holistic observability solution.

5. FAQ