When working on a shared Git repository, you may sometimes see the "fatal: Not possible to fast-forward, aborting" error. This happens when your local branch and the remote branch have split, meaning the remote branch has new commits that are not in your local branch. In this article, we'll look at the steps to fix this error and talk about some good habits to prevent it in the future.

Redis monitoring involves tracking the health and performance of your Redis databases to ensure high availability and accessibility for the data stored within them. Monitoring helps you keep a close eye on critical Redis performance metrics, provides you with in-depth insights for understanding resource utilization and capacity planning, and enables quick incident resolution in case of a performance disruption.

We are glad to announce the latest update of Devart’s Delphi Data Access Components product line. This update implements support for the newest version of Embarcadero RAD Studio 12 Athens. RAD Studio 12, Patch 1 brings improved VCL and FireMonkey libraries, Split Editor Views, modernized C++ compilers and toolchain, Android API level 34, support for 4K+ screens, and now targets Windows 11.

Organizations are constantly challenged by the threat of IT incidents, cyberattacks and breaches. Incidents such as data breaches, malware infections, and system outages can have devastating consequences for businesses, including financial losses, reputational damage, and legal liabilities. In response to these threats, many organizations are turning to incident response platforms to streamline their incident management processes and enhance their cybersecurity posture.

In today’s interconnected and hybrid cloud environments, effective system monitoring is crucial for maintaining performance, reliability, and security. This technical presentation explores how Microsoft Azure enables comprehensive monitoring of the IBM Power ecosystem, explicitly focusing on AIX, Linux on Power, and Linux on Z Series operating systems. Further, active monitoring of HMC and VIOS is considered.

We are glad to announce the latest update of Devart’s Delphi Data Access Components product line. This update implements support for the newest version of Embarcadero RAD Studio 12 Athens. RAD Studio 12, Release 1 brings improved VCL and FireMonkey libraries, Split Editor Views, modernized C++ compilers and toolchain, Android API level 34, support for 4K+ screens, and now targets Windows 11. There are many more changes, don’t forget to check them all out!

Facing rising technical complexity and pressure from regulators, these are challenging times for financial services organizations. Given the near- and long-term uncertainties, organizations must focus on what’s coming next. That includes navigating technological disruption and the way it’s shaping experiences and expectations for employees and customers alike. Now, 73% of banking interactions happen over digital channels.

CentOS 7 is on track to reach its end-of-life (EoL) on June 30, 2024. Post this date, the CentOS Project will cease to provide updates or support, including vital security patches. Moving away from the RHEL-based ecosystem might appear daunting, but if you’re considering Ubuntu the switch can be both straightforward and economically viable.

Calico 3.28 now has enabled VXLAN checksum offload by default for environments with the kernel version of 5.8 or above. In the past, offloading was disabled due to kernel bugs. Please keep in mind, if you are upgrading to 3.28 this change will take effect after node restarts.

Excel remains one of the most versatile tools in the business and academia, allowing users to manage data most efficiently. However, its built-in features can sometimes fall short for more specialized, narrow-focused tasks. This is where Excel add-ins come into play. Whether you’re analyzing large data sets, managing financial records, or visualizing complex information, the right add-ins can transform Excel into a more powerful tool, far better tailored to your needs.