# Troubleshooting Methods - Use

The Utilization Saturation and Errors (USE) Method is a methodology for analyzing the performance of any system. It directs the construction of a checklist, which for server analysis can be used for quickly identifying resource bottlenecks or errors. It begins by posing questions, and then seeks answers, instead of beginning with given metrics (partial answers) and trying to work backwards.

Learn more from the following resources:

- [@article@The USE Method](https://www.brendangregg.com/usemethod.html)
- [@article@Making the USE method of monitoring useful](https://www.infoworld.com/article/2270621/making-the-use-method-of-monitoring-useful.html)
- [@article@Adopting monitoring frameworks - RED and USE ](https://lantern.splunk.com/Observability/Product_Tips/Observability_Cloud/Adopting_monitoring_frameworks_-_RED_and_USE)