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Supercharge FinOps Programs with Cloud Resource Optimization

Time and time again we hear the same statements from FinOps teams with respect to what is holding back optimization of wasteful resource consumption. Engineers and App Owners are interested in helping but stop short at actually taking actions to reduce that waste. There are many reasons for this main sticking point when it comes to application owners and developers taking action.

Docker Log Rotation Configuration Guide | SigNoz

It is essential to configure log rotation for Docker containers. Log rotation is not performed by default, and if it’s not configured, logs on the Docker host can build up and eat up disk space. This guide will teach us how to set up Docker log rotation. Logs are an essential piece of telemetry data. Logs can be used to debug performance issues in applications.

6 Tips for Promoting Safety on the Job

Ensuring safety at the workplace is a collective responsibility that demands attention from every individual involved. Whether you're an employee, supervisor, or manager, fostering a secure work environment is paramount. Here are six practical tips that can significantly contribute to promoting safety on the job. These insights are not just theoretical - they're actionable steps you can take to create a workplace where everyone feels protected and can perform at their best.

I built my HTTP API docs from scratch

You might be thinking “building HTTP API docs from scratch? in 2024? wtf?”, and you’re probably right. After all redoc has been around since 2016, and there are hundreds of “generate beautiful documentation from your OpenAPI spec” startups around, some even use AI now. To be honest, I didn’t even know it was possible to do-it-yourself when I started looking into it.

Debugging 5 Common Networking Problems With Full Stack Logging

Infrastructure is a complex and difficult concept for developers. When an issue occurs, where do you even begin to look? I’ve spent years of my life playing the “What looks like one but not like the other” game, wrestling with confirmation bias and hunting through haystacks of logs to find a clue to my hosted applications. This takes away from time spent improving my applications—and it isn’t fun.

What is Mixed Branding? | [Complete Guide]

In today's dynamic market, businesses constantly explore innovative strategies to capture and retain consumer attention. One such strategy is mixed branding. This comprehensive guide delves into the concept of mixed branding, its types, benefits, potential downsides, real-world examples, and tips for effective implementation.

Understanding ISO27001 Security - and why DevOps teams choose Kosli

Modern software delivery teams find themselves under constant pressure to maintain security and compliance without slowing down the speed of development. This usually means that they have to find a way of using automation to ensure robust governance processes that can adapt to evolving cyber threats and new regulatory requirements.

A Guide to Continuous Security Monitoring Tools for DevOps

DevOps has accelerated the delivery of software, but it has also made it more difficult to stay on top of compliance issues and security threats. When applications, environments and infrastructure are constantly changing it becomes increasingly difficult to maintain a handle on compliance and security. For fast-moving teams, real time security monitoring has become essential for quickly identifying risky changes so they can be remediated before they result in security failure.

What are Cloudwatch Metrics? How to implement Custom Metrics in Cloudwatch?

CloudWatch metrics play a critical role in monitoring AWS resources and facilitating effective troubleshooting during system failures. It allows for continuous monitoring of AWS resources like EC2 instances, Lambda functions, and RDS databases. Using Cloudwatch metrics, DevOps teams can monitor and manage their AWS infrastructure easily. Amazon CloudWatch is a comprehensive monitoring and observability service provided by Amazon Web Services (AWS).