Advanced Application Performance Monitoring with New Relic on ServerStadium

Introduction

Deploying New Relic on ServerStadium’s VMs and dedicated servers offers an all-encompassing solution for optimizing and monitoring your application’s performance. This integration enables businesses to manage application health, track performance metrics, and diagnose issues effectively.

Prerequisites

• A ServerStadium VM or dedicated server.
• A New Relic account.
• Basic knowledge of server administration and application deployment.

Step 1: Set Up Your ServerStadium Server

1. Select and Prepare a Server: Choose a ServerStadium server that suits your application’s needs and prepare it for deployment.

   sudo apt update
   sudo apt upgrade

Step 2: Sign Up for New Relic and Install the Agent

1. Create a New Relic Account: If you don’t have an account, sign up at New Relic’s website.
2. Install the New Relic Agent: Depending on your application’s stack (e.g., PHP, Java, .NET), install the appropriate New Relic APM agent on your server.

   For a PHP application:

   echo 'deb http://apt.newrelic.com/debian/ newrelic non-free' | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/newrelic.list
   wget -O- https://download.newrelic.com/548C16BF.gpg | sudo apt-key add –
   sudo apt-get update
   sudo apt-get install newrelic-php5
   sudo newrelic-install install

   Follow the prompts to add your New Relic license key and configure the agent.

Step 3: Configure the New Relic Agent

1. Agent Configuration: Configure the New Relic agent by editing its configuration file. This involves setting the application name, license key, and other settings.

   sudo nano /etc/newrelic/newrelic.ini

   Update the newrelic.appname and newrelic.license settings.

Step 4: Deploy Your Application

1. Deploy Your Application: Upload and deploy your application on your ServerStadium server as you normally would.

Step 5: Monitor Your Application

1. View Performance Data: Log in to your New Relic account and navigate to the APM section to start monitoring your application’s performance.
2. Set Up Alerts: Configure alert policies in New Relic to get notified about performance issues, errors, and other critical incidents.

Conclusion

With New Relic now integrated into your ServerStadium server, you have access to powerful monitoring and analytics capabilities. This setup is vital for gaining deep insights into your application’s performance, identifying potential issues, and ensuring optimal operations. Should you need further customization or wish to explore advanced features, our knowledge base offers a wealth of resources and detailed guides. Additionally, for any assistance or to learn more about our services, visit the ServerStadium website. This comprehensive approach ensures that you are well-equipped to maintain high standards in application performance and deliver an outstanding user experience.