Monitoring is crucial for effective continuous delivery (CD) models as it enables organizations to adopt a proactive approach and meet their service level agreement (SLA) requirements. To achieve this, it's essential to implement the right monitoring strategy that balances efficiency, scalability, and measurability. InfluxData CMO Mark Herring outlines five best practices for DevOps monitoring that facilitate informed business decision-making, allowing organizations to make data-driven choices and stay ahead in their industry. By adopting a proactive approach to monitoring, organizations can avoid an interrupt-driven approach and ensure seamless delivery of services.