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September 2024

Mastering NodeJS Performance Monitoring - A Practical Guide using Open Source Tools

Node.js is one of the most popular frameworks for server-side programming. As it's based on JavaScript, it's easy to learn and widely used by both enterprises and startups. However, Node.js applications can be prone to issues like memory leaks and high CPU loads due to its dynamically typed, single-threaded nature. This makes performance monitoring crucial for Node.js applications.

An Open Source OpenTelemetry APM | SigNoz

OpenTelemetry is a Cloud Native Computing Foundation(CNCF) project aimed at standardizing the way we instrument applications for generating telemetry data(logs, metrics, and traces). However, OpenTelemetry does not provide storage and visualization for the collected telemetry data. APM stands for Application Performance Monitoring or Application Performance Management. APM tools help engineering teams effectively monitor their applications by monitoring key metrics for application performance.

11 Top MongoDB Monitoring Tools - Including Free & Open-Source [2024]

MongoDB has become a cornerstone in modern database architectures. Its flexibility and scalability make it a go-to choice for many organizations. But with great power comes great responsibility—and the need for robust monitoring. There are many monitoring tools out there, and choosing the right one can be confusing. This article lists the top MongoDB monitoring tools, from open-source ones to fully managed SaaS solutions.

How to deploy AI workloads at the edge using open source solutions

AI is driving a new wave of opportunities in all kinds of edge settings—from predictive maintenance in manufacturing, to virtual assistants in healthcare, to telco router optimisation in the most remote locations. But to support these AI workloads running virtually everywhere, companies need edge infrastructure that’s fast, secure and highly scalable.

An Introductory Guide to Prometheus Metrics

Prometheus has emerged as the de facto standard for monitoring in cloud-native environments based on several key factors. Prometheus offers a highly scalable time-series database, capable of handling millions of metrics and a pull-based architecture that simplifies network configuration and enhances security. In this blog post, we’ll explore the four primary Prometheus metric types: counter, gauge, histogram, and summary.

EU's Cyber Resilience Act Repercussions in Open Source

The European Parliament (EP) adopted a provisional version of the final text of the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) on March 12, 2024, with the final version expected to be signed and published in October. The EU's CyberResilienceAct (CRA) proposes stringent cybersecurity requirements for digital products, aiming to bolster security against cyberattacks. While it promises safer hardware and software, it also raises questions for Open Source contributors and organizations.

Demo Roundups! Digital Operations Resiliency

Guest Chris Duke, DevSecOps Coach at BT, explores why PagerDuty is the perfect ally for turning his organization outage-ready and shares some of their Incident Management best practices in an "Ask me Anything" session with Solutions Consultant Tesh Ruparell. Solutions Consultant Nick Castle shows how PagerDuty's Enterprise Incident Management, combined with AIOps and Automation capabilities, ensures fast incident resolution by automatically dispatching the right teams for quick fixes at scale, creating a proactive approach that helps maintain SLAs, drive innovation, and protect revenue.

Aiven workshop: Boost your PostgreSQL skills: Beginner's guide to SQL optimization

Learn the basics of query optimization in PostgreSQL. From understanding the path of the query to optimizing your indexes and joins, we’ll cover the foundation, tools and techniques to improve the performance of your SQL queries. Open to beginner levels, though the knowledge of SQL basics is desired.

OpenFeature - A Guide to Open-Source Feature Flagging

Feature flags are crucial in modern software development, allowing teams to safely deploy and test new features. However, the absence of standardization has resulted in fragmentation and vendor lock-in. OpenFeature addresses this by offering an open specification for feature flagging, set to transform how developers manage and implement feature flags across various projects.

Open Source Alternatives to Tracealyzer

Tracealyzer is a popular tool for visualizing and analyzing the execution of real-time systems, but its price tag can be a barrier for some developers. This guide explores powerful open-source alternatives that provide similar functionality for free, helping you choose the right tool for your embedded systems projects.

The Rise of Open Source Time Series Databases

Time series databases allow you to store and query metrics efficiently. For example, if you want to forecast load on your servers, or identify intermittent faults with your production services, time series databases can help. Besides infrastructure monitoring, time series databases have been invaluable in finance, IoT applications, manufacturing, and more. Many time series databases, including VictoriaMetrics, are open source.

Introducing Statusy - An Open Source Status Page Aggregator

A quick walkthrough of Statusy—an open-source status page aggregator that centralizes service monitoring for your team. Created by Yash Jain at Squadcast, Statusy simplifies tracking with a unified dashboard and flexible notifications. Set up in minutes and keep your team informed! Statusy is fully open source.

How to Implement an Open-Source Project Management Tool in Your Organization

Implementing an open-source project management tool in your organization can revolutionize the way you handle tasks and collaborate with your team. By choosing the right tool, you can streamline your workflow, boost productivity, and reduce costs significantly. The best part is that many of these tools come with a community of users and developers who continuously improve them, ensuring you always have access to the latest features and support.