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redgate

How using a database monitoring tool helps DBAs create value for the whole organization

Aug 4, 2023 By Ulrike Hack In Redgate
As the size and complexity of database estates increases, with more workloads and data being hosted on more platforms, both on-premises and in the cloud, so the appeal of third-party database monitoring tools has also grown. Their ability to provide a holistic view of an entire estate and monitor multiple databases and platforms from a single dashboard has been shown to save DBAs and IT teams many hours of time when compared to home-grown solutions.
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VictoriaMetrics

Why we generate & collect logs: About the usability & cost of modern logging systems

Aug 1, 2023 By Aliaksandr Valialkin In VictoriaMetrics

Logs and log management have been around far longer than monitoring and it is easy to forget just how useful and essential they can be for modern observability. Most of you will know us for VictoriaMetrics, our open source time series database and monitoring solution. Metrics are our “thing”; but as engineers, we’ve had our fair share of frustrations in the past caused by modern logging systems that tend to create further complexity, rather than removing it.

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metricfire

What is Graphite?

Jul 28, 2023 By Rakesh Agarwal In MetricFire

What is Graphite? Simply put, Graphite is an open-source enterprise-ready time-series database. So what is a time-series database? Well, a time series is a series of data points indexed (or listed or graphed) in time order. Time Series databases have excellent benefits over traditional databases in terms of high performance, higher writes, improved scalability, better reliability, and many more.

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redgate

Why monitoring server estates from a single pane of glass is key

Jul 28, 2023 By Ulrike Hack In Redgate
The last few years have seen a big change in the size, make-up, and nature of database estates. Data is growing both in volume and complexity, it is now normal to have workloads as well as data in multiple public clouds, and organizations are increasingly using different kinds of databases for different use cases.
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uptrace

Top PostgreSQL Monitoring Tools in 2023

Jul 28, 2023 By Uptrace In Uptrace
Armed with the right PostgreSQL monitoring tools, database administrators and developers can identify potential bottlenecks, troubleshoot problems and make informed decisions to optimize their database environments. Monitoring PostgreSQL databases provides invaluable insight into their performance, health and overall efficiency.
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Getting Started with SQL Queries

Jul 24, 2023 By Aiven In Aiven
Welcome to our tutorial on executing basic queries on pgAdmin, the intuitive GUI tool for managing PostgreSQL databases. In this video, we'll cover essential SQL commands such as SELECT, UPDATE, DELETE, and INSERT, and demonstrate how to utilize them effectively on pgAdmin. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refresh your SQL skills, this tutorial provides valuable insights and practical examples. Additionally, we'll share helpful resources like SQL cheatsheets and codecademy's SQL commands article to further enhance your understanding.
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grafana

How Worldline uses Grafana Enterprise and Grafana Mimir to run its platform-as-a-service at a global scale

Jul 21, 2023 By Gina Lopez In Grafana

According to the World Bank, two-thirds of adults around the globe currently make or receive digital payments. Businesses have come to expect quick, reliable processing, and one company at the forefront of that is Worldline. The global payment service provider (PSP) is a leading payment processor and payment provider in Europe, with about 3.4 billion e-commerce transactions made in 2022.

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