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Data Lake Strategy: Implementation Steps, Benefits & Challenges

Data lakes have emerged as a revolutionary solution in the current digital landscape, where data growth is at a 28% CAGR with no signs of slowing. These repositories, capable of storing vast amounts of raw data in their native format in a vendor-neutral way, offer unprecedented flexibility and scalability.

The Ultimate Guide to Windows Event Logging

In a perfect world, there would be no issues with the operating system and no problems with the applications. Unfortunately, this isn’t a perfect world. System failures can and will occur, and when they do, it is the responsibility of system administrators to diagnose and resolve the issues. But where can system administrators begin the search for solutions when problems arise? The answer is Windows event logs.

Grafana Unleashes Official InfluxDB V3 Data Source: A Quick-start Guide to Configuration and Usage

Yes, the title says it all: Grafana released the official V3 plugin for InfluxDB Data Source! Before delving into the tutorial, we’d like to thank Ismail Simsek, a Tech Lead at Grafana. Ismail was pivotal in adding the V3 SQL plugin to the InfluxDB data source and making significant backend code improvements. To clarify, this release isn’t an entirely new data source.

Elevate Your FinOps Career: Expert Tips for Success and Growth

Back in 2014, DevOps took the tech world by storm, and now we’ve got another game-changer: the rise of FinOps. FinOps is stepping up as a key player, helping companies manage and optimize their cloud costs, shaping it into an investment in a company’s financial health. However, a significant challenge has emerged: the demand for skilled FinOps professionals far exceeds the supply.

Partitioning Data for Query Performance in InfluxDB 3.0

Query performance is critical in any database. Data partitioning is a mechanism that helps prune unnecessary data, allowing queries to run faster. However, there are always trade-offs between large and small numbers of partitions. For instance, fine-grained partitioning on high cardinality columns can reduce performance. This post describes different partitioning schemes supported by InfluxDB 3.0 and explains their trade-offs.

Exploring Tech's Influence on Cutting-Edge Annual Reports

In the era of digital transformation, the business landscape has evolved dramatically. This progression is vividly evident in the realm of annual reports, where technology has sculpted a cutting-edge revolution. No longer are annual reports confined to bland, printed documents. Instead, they've morphed into dynamic, interactive digital experiences that powerfully communicate a company's successes, challenges, and aspirations. This transformation has not only redefined how information is presented but also reshaped stakeholder engagement, making transparency and accessibility a new norm in business communications.

The Impact of Technology on Modern-Day Legal Practice

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A Quick Guide to Get You Started with Spark on Kubernetes (K8s)

Apache Spark versus Kubernetes? Or both? The past few years have seen a dramatic increase in companies deploying Spark on Kubernetes (K8s). This isn’t surprising, considering the benefits that K8s brings to the table. Adopting Kubernetes can help improve resource utilization and reduce cloud expenses, a key initiative in many organizations given today’s economic climate.

Unleashing Real-Time Insights: Pairing InfluxDB with Data Lakes and Data Warehouses

Imagine a bustling city with millions of people going about their daily lives. Now, picture a network of interconnected roads, each representing a data point, capturing the pulse of the city in real-time. This is the essence of data lakes and data warehouses, where vast amounts of information flow in and out, shaping the decisions that drive businesses forward. However, to harness the power of these architectures, real-time analytics is essential.