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How to save costs on non-production AWS environments

Non-prod environments don’t require the same levels of performance, availability or uptime that production environments do. Yet many are run like production environments, at a great cost. This problem will only grow as more legacy apps migrate to the cloud. So today, we’re looking at 6 tactics to drive down non-production costs (and carbon) for AWS users.

3 powerful tools for reporting Azure DevOps metrics

Azure DevOps has become a cornerstone for development teams, providing comprehensive tools for managing, planning, and delivering software projects. But effective project management isn’t just about setting up pipelines and managing repositories – it’s about measuring progress and making data-driven decisions. Here’s a look at three powerful tools for reporting Azure DevOps metrics: Azure DevOps built-in dashboards, Power BI, and SquaredUp.

Manage software on Windows with the package-method-winget module

As a developer and user of CFEngine I want to use policy to manage the software on my systems so that I can switch operating systems, distributions, computers and have all my normal tools available wherever I go. Towards this end I searched for a Windows package manager and found one in winget. I showed a prototype in Agent Is In - Episode 37 - Windows package management as well as refined the whole process in Agent Is In - Episode 40 - Windows module workshop.

Dashboards vs. Reports: Get the Most Out of Your ITSM Reporting Tools

Reporting is an essential part of an ITSM tool. It helps to have clear information about the performance of the service desk and the support team and thus make better decisions. Help desk reporting capabilities often take the form of dashboards and reports, but what's exactly the difference between them? Can they be used interchangeably? In a nutshell: See which service desk metrics adjust better to each ITSM reporting tool, and start measuring your help desk performance today!

How to Manage Kafka ACLs for Enhanced Security

When it comes to securing your Kafka deployment, Access Control Lists (ACLs) are some of the most powerful tools at your disposal. But let’s be honest—ACLs can be a bit daunting if you’re not familiar with them. We’ve all been there, staring at Kafka’s ACL configurations and wondering if we’re doing it right.

Analytics Plus webinar: 4 ways you're draining IT resources

Is your service desk bogged down by avoidable performance issues? Most IT teams experience hidden inefficiencies that diminish the impact of improvement strategies, and a service desk is no exception. Often overlooked, as they don't immediately impact outcomes, these misdirected efforts often impact service desk operations, drain resources, and dampen user productivity. By assessing and refining its operations, organizations can tackle significant challenges to transform IT procedures and policies.

Prometheus vs InfluxDB [Detailed Technical Comparison for 2024]

Prometheus and InfluxDB represent two distinct approaches to time-series data management and system monitoring. As organizations grapple with increasing data volumes and complex infrastructures, choosing the right tool becomes crucial. This analysis dives deep into the technical nuances of Prometheus and InfluxDB, examining their architectures, data models, and performance characteristics.

How Australian local governments can use cloud-native observability

Australian city councils are the command centers of every city, ensuring essential services are delivered with reliability and speed while being available for citizens' queries and requests. Though the IT infrastructure of Australian city councils has predominantly been on-premises, the last decade has seen a substantial digital shift with increasing cloud adoption.