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Best server monitoring tools in 2025 [47 analyzed]

Let's be honest – managing servers isn't getting any easier. With distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and complex applications, there's more to monitor than ever before. You could try keeping track of everything manually. There's nothing inherently wrong with checking your server metrics yourself and responding to issues as they come up. But here's the reality: if you want to run a reliable, high-performing system, you need proper monitoring tools.

Proven escalation policy framework (w/ best practices + FAQ)

I bet every support team lead has had that moment — a critical incident spiraling out of control because nobody knew exactly when or how to escalate it. Been there, done that. But here's the thing — most organizations treat escalation policies as an afterthought, usually cobbling together makeshift procedures only after a major incident has already caused havoc. There's nothing wrong with learning from experience, of course. It's just not the best approach. So what's better?

7 Incident Communication Templates (+ Best Practices)

In today's tech world, clear communication during incidents is crucial. Whether it's a small issue or a major outage, how you communicate with stakeholders can build trust and speed up resolution. This post explores the essential elements of incident communication templates, providing a straightforward guide to crafting clear and concise messages. From planned maintenance to critical system failures, we'll cover a range of templates for different situations, so you're prepared for anything.

Website Maintenance Plans: Checklist, Tools, Reviews & Cost Breakdown (2025)

While most businesses invest heavily in website creation, many overlook the ongoing website maintenance plans needed to keep their digital presence performing at its peak. Data from recent studies reveals a harsh truth: 88% of online consumers won't return to a website after encountering technical issues or outdated information.

Best uptime monitoring tools in 2025 (28 analyzed, 5 top picks)

Getting that message from a customer — "Your site is down!" — feels like a punch to the gut. Manual checks and basic scripts leave too much to chance. When every minute offline costs you money and frustrated customers, you need reliable uptime monitoring tools. But the market offers dozens of options, which can make choosing the right one challenging. This guide cuts straight to what works.

MTTR guide: how to improve system reliability & response time

Your system just went down. Your team scrambles around frantically while customers flood your inbox with complaints. Each passing minute feels like an eternity — sound familiar? DevOps and SRE teams know this scenario all too well. Meantime to repair (MTTR) directly impacts your customer trust and company reputation. MTTR might seem simple on the surface — measure how long it takes to fix problems. But nailing this metric takes more than just tracking numbers.

How to create the perfect internal status page

Picture this: Your team is scrambling during a system hiccup. Messages fly back and forth, everyone's checking different dashboards, and no one has the full picture. Sounds familiar? That's why more companies use internal status pages as their single source of truth. These private dashboards show you everything that matters.