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How to monitor your Microsoft Azure data via MetricFire

In this article, we will explain what Microsoft Azure is and how you can monitor its data. We will also learn how to integrate Microsoft Azure with MetricFire. Last, we will look at the benefits of using MetricFire’s monitoring solution with Azure metrics. Try the free trial version of MetricFire and enjoy all the benefits of using our system. Book a demo with our team and discuss in detail the process of integrating Microsoft Azure and MetricFire.

The Hidden Magic of Extensions

AWS Lambda execution lifecycle has main phases: initialization, invocation, and shutdown. In the initialization phase, Lambda creates the runtime environment, downloads the code, imports everything needed, and runs the functions initialization code. In the invocation phase, the Lambda will get an input, process it, and produce an output. After the invocation phase, Lambda will go to an ideal state and wait for the next input.

Spot by NetApp Joins the FinOps Foundation as a Premier Member

We’re thrilled to announce that Spot by NetApp has joined The FinOps Foundation as a Premier Member! Joining the FinOps Foundation is a natural extension of Spot by NetApp’s mission to help companies to get the most out of their cloud investments through world-class CloudOps. The FinOps Foundation is a non-profit technology consortium focused on advancing the people and practice of cloud financial management through best practices, education, and standards.

Serverless: The Future of the Internet

Serverless is a technique for executing operations and running cloud compute services on an as-needed basis. Serverless computing is the latest trend in the cloud computing world. It has made it much easier to develop, deploy, and scale applications. Serverless computing means that developers don't need to worry about anything other than their code. They don't need to provision a server or install software to run their code.

Enabling Hybrid Work with Cloud Desktops

MSPs have a fantastic opportunity now. Many businesses are offering their employees a hybrid work model — the opportunity to split their time between working in the office and at home. The age of hybrid work is here and, as it appears, here to stay. For many businesses it’s not only the right thing to do, it’s also necessary to satisfy current requirements and attract and retain employees.

AVD - Azure Virtual Desktop - Usage Trends and Statistics

Technology advancements have now made it possible for organizations to adopt virtual desktop technologies in a hassle-free manner, from the cloud. Microsoft’s multi-session Windows desktop technologies supported on Azure cloud allow admins to provision virtual desktops on-demand. Integration with Azure Active Directory and FSLogix ensures secure access with efficient profile management.

Cloud SQL: Concepts of Networking

Cloud SQL provides a managed service for MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server databases as well as backups, high availability, maintenance, and so much more! In this episode of Networking End to End, Lorin Price discusses networking concepts from implementation and security to connectivity on Cloud SQL. Watch along to learn about the options for deploying Cloud SQL and tips on how to determine who and what can access your Cloud SQL instance.

When Legacy Systems Still Make Sense: The Role of Legacy Tech in Your Hybrid Digital Transformation

Despite all the attention cloud systems and enterprise cloud migrations receive, legacy software still plays an active role throughout enterprises. In many cases, critical business processes supported by legacy applications are just too crucial to core business functionality to risk migration.