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Using the Cribl Redux Stats Pack

Cribl’s internal metrics are very handy for seeing what Cribl is doing. And while there are many data points related to input vs output volumes, sometimes you need more control over what you’re tracking. This pack allows you to route arbitrarily defined traffic through a stats tracker to capture changes in event count and volume. Perhaps you are onboarding a new host, or trialing a new Pipeline.

14 DevOps and SRE Tools for 2024: Your Ultimate Guide to Stay Ahead

As we approach 2024, the DevOps and SRE landscapes continue to evolve, bringing forth a new generation of tools designed to enhance efficiency, scalability, and reliability in software development and operations. In this post, we'll dive into some of the most promising tools that are shaping the future of Continuous integration and deployment, monitoring and observability, infrastructure/application platforms, incident management & alerting, security, and diagramming.

Gartner IOCS replay: Achieving unified observability with data mesh

The single pane of glass is perhaps the most enduring and elusive goal of enterprise IT operations teams. When we polled our customers a couple of years ago, out of 184 respondents, 99% of them rated it as important to their business – with 64% indicating “extremely important”. The shared dream is to have: But unfortunately, the single pane of glass has become a bit of myth.

On-premise vs SaaS: Which Network Monitoring Tool You Should Choose?

On-premise or SaaS network monitoring tool: which one to choose? This question has been bugging many businesses for quite a few years now. And no matter how much I hate to say it but the answer to this burning question is — it depends. Yes, it depends on several factors. In this blog, we will list all those factors that you should keep in mind before making this decision.

4 Pillars of Successful DevOps Assessment

DevOps isn’t just a methodology; it’s a culture that fosters collaboration, automation, and continuous improvement within an organization. Conducting a successful DevOps assessment is crucial for understanding where your team stands in its DevOps journey and identifying areas for enhancement. To ensure a comprehensive evaluation, focus on these four pillars.

A step-by-step guide to conducting a thorough SaaS license audit

A SaaS license audit is a systematic process to account for and manage these digital assets. Managing these licenses is crucial for organizations to ensure compliance, optimize costs, and maintain operational efficiency. However, some challenges make a SaaS license audit a resource-intensive task that requires careful planning, cross-departmental cooperation, and, often, specialized tools for tracking and analysis. These challenges include.

How to Implement FinOps Successfully

This is the fifth and final part of this FinOps series, The Operate Phase. If you have missed any of my previous blogs, here is a list of posts in the series: Note: I am ex-AWS, so you will notice a lot more focus on AWS tools and services as examples here, however we are cloud agnostic and all cloud providers have similar services and tools.

Top 5 Incident Response Tools to Watch Out for in 2024

Having effective incident response tools is crucial for IT organizations. Improving your incident response process is enhanced when equipped with the appropriate tool that includes intelligent features tailored to your needs. Whether you're just beginning your venture into efficient Incident Management or in search of the finest incident response tools, we present the top five options for your consideration.

Promote Your Business Online and Off with These Lost-Cost Ways

Are you looking to build your business's presence online and off without breaking the bank? Don't worry, it's absolutely achievable! Here, we will outline various low-cost methods that can help you effectively promote your business and reach a larger customer base with minimal investments. With these tips at your disposal, you can be sure to maximize visibility for your business both in the physical and digital world. So let's get started!

Driving Digital Transformation: How IT Consulting Services Facilitate Change

In the fast-paced digital era, businesses encounter numerous challenges in staying ahead of the competition, fostering innovation, and achieving sustainable growth. One of the key enablers in this journey is IT consulting services. These services provide strategic insights, technical expertise, and a fresh perspective to help organizations harness the power of technology, catalyze creativity, and fuel commercial growth. This article examines how IT consulting services act as catalysts for innovation and business growth in today's digital landscape.