A 502 Bad Gateway error implies that the server (Nginx) can’t properly communicate with the upstream web application server. A sign of more severe problems, such as server overload, improper configuration, or network failure, a 502 Bad Gateway error can cause service interruption, which can translate to revenue loss. Fortunately, you can easily resolve the error in Nginx once you identify the causes.

Retail digital transformation is revolutionizing how companies operate, especially in competitive environments. But what does it really involve? Why is it crucial for businesses today? Because when done right, it can redefine how businesses function entirely. We have the perfect example to back up this claim. Retailers are proving that transforming their operations is key to thriving in today’s digital world.

Firewalls protect networks from intrusions and cyber attacks. They work tirelessly behind the scenes, filtering traffic and ensuring only the right data passes through. But like any technology, firewalls need management to function optimally. This is where firewall management comes in, a crucial task for any business looking to maintain network security. Firewall management It involves not only setting up and maintaining firewalls but also regularly updating rules and ensuring everything runs smoothly.

Shadow IT is defined as the use of IT-related hardware or software by an individual without the knowledge of the IT admin. For example, if a user creates a new Bitbucket Cloud workspace within your organization without the knowledge of the organization admin, it can lead to potentially sensitive data being exposed.

Within the configuration management space, people often distinguish between agent-based and agent-less approaches. In short, an agent-based solution means that you install a software agent to run in the background / periodically on the system. That software agent then makes changes to the system as desired, and also commonly communicates over the network to send and receive updates, policy, commands, scripts, data, etc.

Apache Kafka’s thing is real-time data streaming. But keeping it running at full throttle? That takes more than just spinning up a cluster and hoping for the best. As your environment grows, you’ll need to do some tweaking to make sure Kafka keeps up with the pace. The good news? You don’t need to be a Kafka wizard to make a real difference. Even some basic tuning can have a big impact on performance.

The Digital Finance Strategy is a European directive that aims to support and develop digital finance in Europe while maintaining financial stability and consumer protection. There are three main components to the package: In this blog post, we’ll attempt to summarize the 113-page DORA proposal, highlighting how it will apply to incident management at financial entities. Side note: we also wrote a blog post about the other DORA, also known as the DevOps Research and Assessments.