Microservices architecture has become a dominant approach for building scalable, resilient, and flexible applications. However, monitoring these microservices presents unique challenges due to their distributed nature, fixed or limited resources, enterprise scale, and the dynamic nature of environments, such as Kubernetes clusters. The result is that in-process application agents often introduce significant overhead because they rely on intrusive instrumentation and frequent polling.

The performance monitoring industry has been using the word “observability” to a lot of different ends lately. While the trend towards more visibility into services is a good one, it’s also based on a need we see from customers on a day-to-day basis. The need to take back control of network visibility is strong in the face of complexity that has been rapidly increasing for years.

With our latest enablements, you can use ExpressRoute Metro and Megaport to reduce downtime, improve latency, and protect your bottom line. Downtime. Sunken costs. Missed deadlines. Compromised data. Poor latency. All of these problems have one thing in common (besides the fact that they strike fear in the hearts of network architects) – they’re consequences of a network with poor resiliency.

As our world becomes more connected through the internet and networking, it’s important to understand how devices communicate with each other via network protocols. So what are network protocols? In essence, network protocols are established sets of rules that determine how data is transmitted between different devices on a network. They provide common languages that allow devices to exchange information reliably, regardless of differences in their internal structures, processes, or standards.

As businesses increasingly adopt Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) solutions to enhance connectivity and performance across their branch offices, a common question arises: “Do I just need Security Service Edge (SSE) security for the branch?” The answer is a resounding “no”. While SSE provides essential security features, it is not sufficient on its own.

Understanding and aligning to the needs of your network team can unlock a more profitable, efficient, and sustainable business. Network and IT teams are part of the success of your organization. They keep your critical applications running smoothly and protect your data from threats, all while flying under the radar.

In this post, we look at optimizing cloud network routing to avoid suboptimal paths that increase latency, round-trip times, or costs. To mitigate this, we can adjust routing policies, strategically distributing resources, AWS Direct Connects, and by leveraging observability tools to monitor performance and costs, enabling informed decisions that balance performance with budget.

SD-WAN has revolutionized how organizations optimize network performance and enhance connectivity across geographically dispersed locations. However, to fully capitalize on the benefits of SD-WAN, it is crucial organizations implement robust operational and monitoring practices. This is especially important given the growing operational and security challenges associated with the rising popularity of cloud-based services and SaaS applications.

As an IT professional or network administrator, you understand the critical importance of maintaining a smooth and efficient network. LAN congestion can be a silent disruptor, causing significant slowdowns and affecting the productivity of your entire team. Imagine trying to navigate through a traffic jam on your way to an important meeting – frustrating, isn't it? This is precisely what LAN congestion feels like for your network.

Why are Azure cloud costs such a head scratcher? A big factor is not knowing the main driver that causes your monthly bills to fluctuate. We might know the culprit behind your cloud costs— it’s almost always data transfer costs or changes to Azure bandwidth pricing. We’ll give you the insider scoop so you can demystify your cloud budget and properly prepare yourself for your monthly Azure bill. Table of Contents Toggle.