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Learn How Slack Helps SREs Stay Ahead of Service Disruptions

Site Reliability Engineers (SREs) are crucial for the smooth delivery of online services. Their job is to ensure that systems are reliable, available, and efficient. But when things go wrong, they’re the ones who jump into action to fix issues as fast as possible. And with modern systems being as complex as they are, managing service disruptions can be quite a challenge. This is where Slack comes in. It’s more than just a chat tool.

Integrating Open edX with AppSignal

Imagine stepping into the role of a DevOps engineer at an online learning company that utilizes Open edX as its core Learning Management System (LMS). As the platform scales to accommodate more learners, a myriad of challenges begin to surface: These are just the tip of the iceberg. It's pivotal that you provide timely reports on site performance and error tracking in real time, and fix any issues before they affect a significant user base.

New Relic vs AppDynamics - A Detailed Comparison for 2024

New Relic and AppDynamics are leading monitoring and observability tools for monitoring the performance of your applications and network. Both help you keep track of how well your systems are running, but they do it in different ways. New Relic is a great tool for APM, making it versatile for tracking overall system performance. It also features an easy-to-use interface and strong data visualization.

Peering: How Local Is Local?

Optimize network performance by ensuring both you and your peers are locally connected. When it comes to Internet Exchanges (IXs), there are two types of peering: local peering and remote peering. And depending on your network setup and goals, the type you use can have a significant impact on your network performance. While remote peering has valuable use cases, we often see customers using it in scenarios where it is actually doing more harm than good to their network performance.

Extend ilert Capabilities with "Make" Integrations

ilert offers over 100 out-of-the-box integrations commonly used in IT operations. From monitoring and observability platforms to ITSM solutions, chat and collaboration apps, fleet management, and IoT tools—these and many others are used daily by engineers worldwide to achieve operational excellence. However, there are also tools outside the developer's usual scope that can prove helpful during incidents.

15 Essential Kali Linux Commands Ethical Hackers Need to Know

As ethical hacking continues to grow in importance, professionals require a reliable operating system to assist them in their tasks. A Debian-based distribution, Kali Linux is the go-to OS for ethical hackers and penetration testers. But why has it become the industry standard? This post will explore what makes Kali Linux essential and dive into the key commands every ethical hacker should know.

Google Cloud Monitoring Guide: Best Practices And Tools To Use

Google Cloud Platform (GCP) offers a great alternative to Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure. If you use Google Products extensively at work, such as Google Workspace, moving to GCP may be a natural choice. Perhaps you already use GCP with AWS, Azure, or another cloud provider as part of your hybrid cloud strategy. But maybe you struggle to manage GCP costs, monitor security and compliance, and observe performance.

Leveraging AI Features for Enhanced Sales Productivity

In hindsight, the major milestones of social and cultural progress are clear. In recent decades, the popularization of personal computers, the invention of the internet, and the rise and spread of digital social media platforms have clearly stood out. While it wasn't immediately obvious at the time of their emergence just how impactful they would later become, we now recognize their significant role in driving change.

Vehicle Wrap Design Software: A Beginner's Guide to Creating Eye-Catching Wraps

In today's competitive world of advertising, vehicle wraps offer businesses a unique way to stand out. Whether you're looking to promote a brand, express creativity, or create a memorable visual impact, vehicle wraps turn any vehicle into a mobile billboard. Unlike traditional forms of advertising, vehicle wraps are versatile and attention-grabbing, able to convey bold messages to a wide audience. However, creating a flawless and visually appealing wrap requires more than just creativity-it requires the right design tools and a clear understanding of how to use them.