Instana AI assistant (public preview)

The Instana AI assistant is a conversational interface that uses natural language to help you analyze and understand your observability data. Currently available as a public preview in SaaS environments, this feature uses IBM WatsonX.ai to transform complex monitoring information into clear, actionable insights through simple conversational queries.

Instana AI Assistant capabilities

The AI assistant acts as an intelligent bridge between you and your Instana environment, enabling you to:

• Query observability data naturally: Ask questions in plain English rather than learning complex query syntax
• Extract insights quickly: Receive immediate answers about your infrastructure, applications, and incidents
• Analyze multiple data sources: Access information across application calls, infrastructure components, and events or issues through a unified interface
• Visualize results dynamically: View outputs in tables or download them for further analysis

Core advantages of Instana AI Assistant

The Instana AI Assistant delivers several powerful advantages that simplify operations and speed up problem‑solving:

• Reduced learning curve: Work in natural language without needing to learn Instana’s query syntax or API details
• Accelerate troubleshooting: Receive diagnostic answers within seconds
• Contextual intelligence: Enable the AI interpret your intent and apply the right filters and aggregations automatically
• Flexible data exploration: Switch between different technology stacks