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# [Agent/Non-Agent based monitoring & Distributed tracing](https://blog.datachef.co/agentnon-agent-based-monitoring-and-distributed-tracing?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Introduction When monitoring applications and infrastructure, businesses usually choose between agent-based and non-agent based monitoring solutions. Some tools, such as Datadog or Splunk, can use agent-based approaches, while both also support non-a...

Aug 20, 2025 · 5 min read · blog.datachef.co  
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