Spring Boot Actuator: Monitoring and Managing Your Applications

Monitor and manage Spring Boot apps with Actuator

Monitoring and managing applications is a critical aspect of software development that can significantly impact an application’s reliability and security. Spring Boot Actuator is a powerful tool that provides comprehensive monitoring and management capabilities for Spring Boot applications. However, it’s essential to use it wisely, especially considering its history with security vulnerabilities. In this post, we’ll explore what Actuator is, discuss its past security issues, and provide practical advice on using it securely. We’ll also cover its main features and include Java code examples to help you get started.

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