Operations | Monitoring | ITSM | DevOps | Cloud

May 2024

Time's Up! How RPKI ROAs Perpetually Are About to Expire

In RPKI, determining when exactly a ROA expires is not a simple question. In this post, BGP experts Doug Madory and Fastly’s Job Snijders discuss the difference between the expiration dates embedded inside ROAs and the much shorter effective expiration dates used by validators. Furthermore, we analyze how the behavior effective expiration dates change over time due to implementation differences in the chain of certificate authorities.

Kentik Close-Up 01. PeeringDB

Welcome to the debut episode of Kentik Close-Up! Join Leon Adato and special guests Greg Villain and Lauren Basile as they dive deep into PeeringDB, the essential public address book for network interconnection. Discover how Kentik integrates PeeringDB to enhance network performance, reduce costs, and optimize connectivity. Learn the ins and outs of peering strategies, and see how Kentik's innovative solutions simplify complex network management tasks. Don’t miss this informative first episode of Kentik Close-Up!

What's New at Kentik, Episode 6

In this episode, Leon Adato dives into the latest updates in the Kentik network observability platform, including exciting new AI features, a handy dashboard management tool, and a comprehensive guide to migrating to Kentik NMS. Discover how Kentik Journeys integrates with the Kentik Knowledgebase, explore enhanced DDoS attack defenses, and learn how synthetic testing can keep your network running smoothly.

The Importance of Hybrid Cloud Visibility

Hybrid cloud environments, combining on-premises resources and public cloud, are essential for competitive, agile, and scalable modern networks. However, they bring the challenge of observability, requiring a comprehensive monitoring solution to understand network traffic across different platforms. Kentik provides a unified platform that offers end-to-end visibility, crucial for maintaining high-performing and reliable hybrid cloud infrastructures.

Driving Network Automation Innovation: Kentik and Red Hat Launch Integration

We’re excited to announce a new collaboration between Kentik and Red Hat. This partnership will enable organizations to enhance network monitoring and management by integrating network observability with open-source automation tools.

Navigating the Complexities of Hybrid and Multicloud Environments

Navigating the complexities of hybrid and multicloud environments can be daunting, but Kentik Cloud is here to help. In this video, we explore how Kentik's unified platform provides engineers with comprehensive visibility across hybrid and multicloud landscapes. Learn how Kentik ingests and visualizes data from various sources including public clouds, SaaS providers, private data centers, and more. See how you can drill down from a high-level overview to granular details such as specific IP addresses, VPC traffic, and performance metrics.

Building Resilience: Modern Business Networks Need SaaS Monitoring

Traditional network monitoring systems can’t meet the dynamic demands of modern business networks. Modern NMSs built with SaaS-native architecture enable enterprises to deliver exceptional customer experiences, powered by scalable, high-performance, innovative monitoring.

Getting What You Want: 5 Lessons for Network Teams to Gain Buy-in Across the Organization

Explore key strategies to secure organizational buy-in for network transformations. Hosted by CIO's Jim Malone with insights from Kentik's Josh Mayfield and Chris O'Brien, this session delves into practical approaches to ensure your network projects align with broader business objectives. Learn how to identify crucial programs, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and leverage network dependencies to advocate for networking resources and support. Whether you're a network engineer or IT leader, these insights will empower you to drive successful changes within your organization.

Migrating into the Future: A step-by-step guide to leaving your legacy NMS behind

Kentik's Josh Mayfield and Phil Gervasi dive into the essential steps and strategies for transitioning from traditional network management systems to more advanced, future-ready solutions. Learn how to update your network monitoring tools to adapt to the evolving demands of modern networks, understand the importance of streaming telemetry over SNMP, and get insights on leveraging new telemetry protocols. Whether you're looking to update your network's infrastructure or simply curious about the latest in network monitoring technology, this webinar is packed with valuable insights and practical advice.