Today we are announcing the general availability of Authd, a new authentication daemon for Ubuntu that allows direct integration with cloud-based identity providers for both Ubuntu Desktop and Server. Authd is available free of charge on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. At launch, Authd supports Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory) identity provider, with additional providers, including a white label OIDC provider, to be introduced in the future.

And with that, we have concluded another incredible Navigate event As Navigate Europe 2024 comes to an end, we couldn't be more grateful for everyone involved, from our sponsors, attendees, and most importantly, the Civo team. It was a packed event with over 40 talks and workshops on a range of topics, such as artificial intelligence (AI), emerging technology, LLMs, and security in the cloud native space.

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.

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.

Debugging Python code is crucial for guaranteeing the uptime and performance of your application, and logging in Python is a great solution to streamline your debugging workflow. Python, a general-purpose programming language, includes a logging module in its standard library, offering a flexible framework for generating log messages from Python programs.

In today’s digital era, organizations increasingly rely on collaboration platforms to enhance productivity and streamline workflows. Microsoft SharePoint stands out as a leading solution, offering robust features for document management, team collaboration, and information sharing. It enables teams to work together efficiently, regardless of their physical locations, by providing a centralized hub for content, knowledge, and applications.

IT Management software has become an essential tool for organizations striving to streamline their operations and enhance productivity. These software solutions help IT teams manage everything from network devices and Asset Management to service delivery and Compliance Management. With a plethora of options available, choosing the right IT Management software can feel overwhelming. But fear not!

The purpose of cloud monitoring is to identify, observe, track, and manage cloud infrastructure components and services. Cloud monitoring helps organizations ensure their services meet customer expectations of performance, availability, and security. Companies also use cloud monitoring to learn how users interact with their business websites, applications, and other digital touchpoints.