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Scalability in IT: The Complete Guide To Scaling

Somewhere in the IT multiverse, a perfect balance has been achieved between demand for IT services and installed system capacity. Unfortunately, that isn’t our world. IT systems operate in swing periods of idle capacity and overloads, as the ebb and flow of demand is influenced by various internal and external factors.

Optimizing for High Availability and Minimal Latency in Distributed Databases with Kubernetes and Calico Cluster Mesh

Efficient connectivity for stateful workloads such as databases across multiple Kubernetes clusters is crucial for effective multi-cluster deployments. The challenge lies in providing seamless communication between services deployed across these clusters. Calico Cluster mesh enhances Kubernetes’ native service discovery, allowing it to function across multiple Kubernetes clusters.

SOC 2 Compliance Requirements: Examples, Use Cases + More

SOC 2 compliance requirements (Service Organization Controls Type 2) ensure that customer data stays private and secure — essential for any business that stores or processes sensitive data. In this blog, we’ll explore the specifics of SOC 2 compliance, and provide a solution to help you automate and enforce SOC 2 compliance going forward.

Why it's critical to monitor websites from multiple global locations

multiple global locations One of the primary considerations when organizations search for a website monitoring solution is whether the solution can monitor websites from various locations. This feature not only aids in comprehending the availability and performance of their website across multiple global locations but also provides insight into the worldwide end-user experience of their website.

The Top 29 PRTG Alternatives of 2024 (Open-Source, Enterprise, Performance Monitoring, and More!)

Had enough of wading through alternative listings that leave you scratching your head? We feel your frustration! It's downright exasperating when recommendations are based solely on review counts, random algorithms, or pay-per-click arrangements. We've all seen it: a behemoth software editor inexplicably crowned as the top alternative to a network performance monitoring software, even though they have absolutely no shared features. It just doesn't add up!

Advice for building an incident management program

On this weeks' episode of The Debrief, we chatted with Jeff Forde, an Architect on the Platform Engineering team at Collectors. With a background spanning finance, healthcare, and various product-led startups, Forde has honed his expertise in DevOps, site reliability, and platform engineering. Beyond his professional life, he's also a dedicated volunteer first responder and certified fire instructor in Connecticut, offering him a unique perspective on managing incidents of all typesz.

Integrating Accessibility Checks in Playwright Tests with Checkly

Ensuring your web application is accessible is not just about compliance; it's about inclusivity. Tools like Google Chrome's Lighthouse provide a starting point for accessibility checks. but integrating these checks into your development workflow can significantly enhance the quality of your product. This post explores how to perform automated accessibility checks using Playwright and Checkly, leveraging the power of the axe-core library.

Elevate Your Designs with 10-Layer PCB Excellence

Designing high-performance electronics requires careful consideration and expertise in printed circuit board (PCB) design. One crucial aspect that significantly impacts the performance and functionality of electronic devices is the PCB architecture, particularly the number of layers utilized. In this article, we delve into the realm of 10-layer PCB design excellence, exploring the benefits, considerations, and strategies involved in elevating designs to the next level.

Best CSS Frameworks To Look Forward To In 2024

A CSS framework is a collection of CSS libraries ready for web designers and developers to use. Stylesheets are prepared for common tasks in web design, such as font, layout, and navbar. The stylesheets make the work of UI developers easier by providing tools for creating a user interface rather than having to start each project from scratch. Other scripting languages like JavaScript support and expand stylesheets.