Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between RUM and synthetic monitoring?
RUM measures real user sessions and environments. Synthetic monitoring runs controlled tests on a schedule to check availability and performance before or without user traffic.
Can session replay be used with privacy controls?
Yes. Collection and masking policies can be configured to reduce exposure of sensitive user content.
Can RUM connect to backend traces?
Yes. When trace propagation and service tagging are configured, a user action can be linked to its API request and backend trace.
What data can Guance bring into one observability platform?
Guance correlates metrics, logs, traces, profiles, RUM sessions, synthetic tests, cloud resources, security events, alerts, and selected business data in a shared workspace.
Does Guance work with OpenTelemetry?
Yes. OpenTelemetry handles instrumentation and telemetry collection, while Guance provides the backend used to store, query, visualize, correlate, and alert on that telemetry.