Kentik NMS is here to provide better network performance monitoring and observability. Read how to get started, from installation and configuration to a brief tour of what you can expect from Kentik’s new network monitoring solution.

Migrating to Microsoft Teams can be fraught with unexpected challenges that threaten to derail your project’s momentum and inflate costs. Typical issues during a Teams migration effort include timelines that perpetually stretch, unforeseen complications during software rollouts, and the dire consequences of inadequate network infrastructure. Especially with Teams’ reliance on high bandwidth due to integrated video and voice features, preparing your network to handle these demands is crucial.

Many organizations who are looking to introduce Fault Injection as a testing technique start with non-production environments, but don't always go back and reconsider that choice as they mature beyond initial assessment. However, there's a strong case for running these tests in your live systems. It's important to consider the trade-offs when choosing to test in production or non-production environments, as it can have far-reaching impacts on the efficacy and cost of improving the resilience of software.

Welcome to the Tech Garden, a place where our monitoring tools, like to diverse flora, contribute to a thriving digital ecosystem. Our journey starts with the foundational roots of Application Performance Monitoring (APM), crucial for initial growth and stability, like the roots beneath our fruit trees.

When we talk about keeping services running smoothly, we often hear about SLAs, SLOs, and SLIs. But what do these terms mean, and how are they different? SLAs, or Service Level Agreements, are like promises between a service provider and a customer. They outline what the customer can expect in terms of service quality.

Are you drowning in data from disparate sources? Are you struggling to analyze it efficiently, sift through different formats, and catch crucial signals? You’re not alone. Cribl Search and Cribl Stream is a powerful combo that lets you unlock insights from vast data volumes – regardless of their source or format. Say goodbye to siloed searches and hello to holistic analysis.

At Grafana Labs, we’re constantly shipping new features to help our users get the most out of Grafana Cloud. In case you missed it, here’s a roundup of all the Grafana Cloud news, updates, and improvements you should know about.

Say that you're a bulk sender (in Google's terms, a user who sends more than 5,000 emails at once). You send a couple of emails and are baffled with alert messages that state your emails are unauthenticated; it can be shocking and annoying. In 2022, a staggering 333 billion emails were sent daily. According to data released by Google, unauthenticated messages received by Gmail users plummeted by 75%.

Remote work and work-from-home comes with its own set of challenges, and unexpected Wi-Fi hiccups can be a major roadblock. One often-overlooked culprit behind those latency spikes on your MacOS device? The unassuming Location Service. In this blog post, we'll shed light on how Location Service interactions might be causing disruptions in your Wi-Fi connectivity. More importantly, we'll equip you with practical solutions to restore the smooth flow of your remote work.

What does the platform engineering roadmap look like as we head into its continued maturity? We recently conducted a survey to better understand the role and state of platform engineering — emphasizing those organizations who are using this tactic to greater success. Using this data, we will peek into the future and see where platform engineering is headed next.