Introduction
Have you ever been woken up in the middle of the night because a critical application crashed? Or spent hours trying to find out why your website is running slow for users? In our complex digital world, not knowing what’s happening inside your software systems can lead to stress, lost customers, and damaged reputations.
This is where observability comes in. It’s a modern approach to monitoring that goes beyond just checking if a server is “on.” It’s about truly understanding the health, performance, and behavior of your entire digital environment. And one of the most powerful platforms for achieving this is New Relic.
For developers, operations engineers, and DevOps professionals, mastering New Relic is a career superpower. It’s the skill that lets you proactively find and fix problems, optimize performance, and deliver a seamless experience to users. This blog is your complete guide to New Relic training, where we’ll explore what this amazing tool can do, why you should learn it, and how DevOpsSchool’s expert-led program can fast-track your journey to becoming an observability expert.
What is New Relic and Why is it a Game-Changer?
Let’s break it down simply. New Relic is a comprehensive observability platform. Think of it as a central command center for your entire software stack. It collects data from every part of your digital world—your applications, infrastructure, user browsers, and logs—and brings it all together in one place.
Here’s what makes New Relic special:
- Full-Stack Visibility: You can see everything, from the code in your application to the server it runs on and the experience of the end-user. This is called Full-Stack Observability.
- Proactive Problem Solving: It helps you identify application downtime or performance issues before your users even notice them. This allows your team to fix problems automatically or respond much faster.
- Data-Driven Decisions: With rich, detailed data and analytics, you move from guessing why something is slow to knowing exactly where the bottleneck is.
In short, New Relic transforms IT from a reactive firefighting job into a proactive, strategic role focused on building better, more reliable software.
Course Overview: Your Path from Basics to Advanced Mastery
DevOpsSchool’s New Relic Training is designed to take you on a clear learning journey. Whether you are completely new to monitoring or have some experience, this course builds your skills step-by-step with a strong focus on practical, hands-on learning.
The program is crafted for technology professionals who want to design and build effective monitoring solutions within the New Relic ecosystem. The curriculum covers everything from the initial setup to advanced administration.
What You Will Learn:
The course is packed with actionable skills you can use immediately:
- Foundation: Introduction and overview of the New Relic platform and its components.
- Core Implementation: Installing and configuring New Relic APM (Application Performance Monitoring) agents on your applications.
- Daily Operations: Working with the New Relic dashboard, creating performance reports, and setting up effective monitoring.
- Advanced Topics: A deep dive into advanced features, platform maintenance, and administration.
- Broad Ecosystem: Understanding additional New Relic products for infrastructure, serverless, browser, and log monitoring.
The training is highly practical, with about 80-85% of the course time dedicated to hands-on exercises. You won’t just watch slides; you will configure real agents, build dashboards, and analyze real performance data. This approach ensures you gain the confidence to use New Relic in a real job setting.
Learn Your Way: Flexible Training Formats
Everyone has a different schedule and learning style. DevOpsSchool offers multiple formats to fit your needs:
| Training Mode | Description | Perfect For |
|---|---|---|
| Self-Paced Video Learning | Access high-quality, pre-recorded video sessions from live classes. Learn anytime, anywhere. | Busy professionals who need maximum flexibility and prefer to learn at their own pace. |
| Live Online Interactive (Batch) | Join live, instructor-led sessions via Zoom/GoToMeeting. Interact, ask questions, and learn with peers in real-time. | Learners who thrive with live instruction, immediate feedback, and a structured schedule. |
| One-to-One Online Training | Receive personalized, dedicated live training with the instructor’s full attention. | Individuals with specific goals, custom needs, or who want a completely tailored learning pace. |
| Corporate Training | Customized programs delivered for your team, either online or in-person at your office. | Companies looking to upskill their entire development or operations team with consistent, tailored knowledge. |
About Rajesh Kumar: Learn from a Veteran Who Has Lived It
The value of a course is deeply tied to the expertise of the instructor. The New Relic training program at DevOpsSchool is governed and mentored by Rajesh Kumar. He is not just a trainer; he is a globally recognized DevOps, SRE, and Cloud expert with over 20 years of hands-on experience.
You can see his impressive career journey at Rajesh kumar. Rajesh has held senior architect and management positions at top companies like ServiceNow, Adobe, Intuit, and IBM. He has personally consulted for and helped over 70 organizations worldwide, including Verizon, Nokia, and Cognizant, to implement robust monitoring and DevOps practices.
Why Learning from Rajesh Matters:
When you learn from Rajesh, you learn industry best practices. He teaches you not just how to click buttons in New Relic, but why certain monitoring strategies are critical for large-scale, enterprise systems. He brings real-world war stories and solutions into the classroom, giving you context and insight that you simply can’t get from a manual or a generic online tutorial.
Why Choose DevOpsSchool for Your New Relic Training?
With so many learning resources available, here’s what sets DevOpsSchool apart and makes it a trusted choice for your New Relic certification:
1. Commitment to Your Long-Term Success:
Your learning doesn’t end when the last class is over. DevOpsSchool provides lifetime support that keeps adding value:
- Lifetime Technical Support: Get expert help if you run into challenges while implementing New Relic at your job.
- Lifetime LMS Access: Forever access to all updated course materials, including videos, slides, notes, and step-by-step guides.
- Comprehensive Career Toolkit: Receive interview preparation kits (Q&A), training notes, and practical assignments.
2. A Proven Record of Excellence:
The results speak for themselves. DevOpsSchool has a track record built on:
- 8000+ Certified Learners
- 4.5/5.0 Average Student Rating
- 15+ Years of Average Faculty Experience
- 40+ Happy Corporate Clients
3. Designed to Make You Job-Ready:
The course is engineered with employability in mind. You work on real-time, scenario-based projects that become highlights on your resume. The training also includes guidance for resume preparation and access to a “JOB updates” page with opportunities from their corporate network.
4. World-Class Trainer Community:
The trainers are seasoned professionals, not just teachers. Each trainer is selected through a rigorous screening process and possesses 10-15 years of relevant industry experience. They are praised by students for making complex topics clear and approachable.
Questions & Answers (Clearing Your Doubts)
Q: I work mainly as a developer. Will this New Relic training be too ops-focused for me?
A: Not at all! Modern developers greatly benefit from understanding application performance. This training will teach you how to instrument your code, find performance bottlenecks in development, and understand how your application behaves in production—skills that make you a more well-rounded and valuable developer.
Q: What if I miss one of the live online sessions?
A: No need to worry. All live sessions are recorded and uploaded to the Learning Management System (LMS). You get 24/7 lifetime access to these recordings, along with all presentations and notes. You can also attend the missed session in the next available batch within 3 months.
Q: What certification will I receive after completing the training?
A: Upon successful completion, which includes projects and evaluations, you will be awarded the industry-recognized “DevOps Certified Professional (DCP)” certificate. This certification is accredited and validates your skills to potential employers.
Q: Does the course guarantee a job placement?
A: DevOpsSchool does not provide direct placement guarantees. However, they provide exceptional support to make you highly employable. This includes the hands-on project for your portfolio, interview preparation kits, and regular job opportunity updates from their corporate connections.
What Our Learners Say
Abhinav Gupta, Pune: “The training was very useful and interactive. Rajesh helped develop the confidence of all. The hands-on approach was key to understanding the concepts.”
Indrayani, India: “Rajesh is a very good trainer. He was able to resolve our queries and questions effectively. We really liked the hands-on examples covered during this training program.”
Vinayakumar, Project Manager, Bangalore: “Thanks Rajesh, Training was good. Appreciate the knowledge you possess and displayed in the training.”
Conclusion: Take Control of Your Digital Landscape
In today’s fast-paced tech world, visibility is everything. You cannot improve what you cannot measure, and you cannot fix what you cannot see. New Relic provides that essential visibility across your entire digital ecosystem, making it one of the most valuable tools for any IT professional focused on reliability, performance, and user satisfaction.
Investing in New Relic training is an investment in a high-value skill set that is in growing demand for roles like DevOps Engineer, Site Reliability Engineer (SRE), Application Support Specialist, and Cloud Operations Analyst.
Choosing the right training partner is crucial. DevOpsSchool’s program, led by the exceptional Rajesh Kumar, offers the perfect blend of deep, practical curriculum, flexible learning options, and instruction from a true industry expert. It’s designed not just to teach you a tool, but to empower you with the mindset and skills of a modern observability practitioner.
Stop flying blind. Start gaining insights.
Ready to master observability with New Relic?
Explore the course details and enroll here: New Relic Training by DevOpsSchool
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