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How to Integrate OpenTelemetry Collector with Prometheus

Pulling observability data together is rarely clean. Metrics come from everywhere, formats vary, and making sense of it takes some work. OpenTelemetry Collector and Prometheus fit perfectly here. The Collector handles ingestion and processing from different sources, while Prometheus stores and queries the data. Simple, effective, and no vendor lock-in. In this blog, we cover how to integrate the Collector with Prometheus, common pitfalls, and ways to control costs.

Steve Owens of Verizon Discusses TDM Switch Decommissioning at Ribbon Insights 2024

The video discusses Verizon’s strategic approach to accelerating the decommissioning (decom) of legacy Time Division Multiplexing (TDM) switches. The speaker emphasizes the importance of TDM switch decom in reducing power consumption, cutting expenses, complying with regional climate regulations, and reclaiming valuable technical space. A key driver for Verizon is the steep costs associated with maintaining aging infrastructure under increasingly stringent local carbon emission laws, particularly in the Northeast Corridor.

A Complete Guide to Linux Log File Locations and Their Usage

Linux log files are text-based records that capture system events, application activities, and user actions. They're stored primarily in the /var/log directory and provide essential information for debugging issues, monitoring system health, and maintaining security. This guide covers the most important Linux log files and a few detailed techniques for reading and analyzing them.

Open Source Automation Tools: Popular Options & How to Choose the Right One for Your Needs

When looking at the broad landscape of IT automation tools, you’ll find dozens (if not hundreds) of tools that seem like viable solutions to your automation needs. Almost all of those tools can be broken down into two categories: Open source automation tools and commercial automation tools. (Open source automation tools with a commercial offering are still considered open source, even if the commercial edition has a price tag.)

How to Automate Azure Cost Reports in Minutes?

Reporting Azure costs to stakeholders doesn't have to be a time-consuming task. In this video, Michael Stephenson - a FinOps certified practitioner, introduces a new feature that helps you generate ready-to-use PowerPoint reports—so you can walk into any meeting with clear insights on your team's Azure cost performance. From cost trends and anomalies to right-sizing recommendations, the Executive Summary Report gives you a complete picture in minutes. It's all about making Azure cost optimization easier, faster, and more actionable.

Zero Trust for Compliance: How Kosli Helps Engineers Automate the Paperwork

Engineers didn’t sign up to fill out forms, attend CAB meetings, or screenshot deployments. Yet that’s the reality of compliance in many organizations. In this video, Mike Long (CEO & Co-founder, Kosli) explains how Kosli helps software engineers eliminate the repetitive, meaningless tasks of traditional compliance — and replaces them with something automated, provable, and secure. Video Timeline.

The Full Picture of Software Delivery: How Kosli Connects Every Change to Its Origin

Software engineers don’t need more dashboards or forms. They need a reliable record of what actually happened in their systems—and how it ties back to the code. In this video, Mike Long (CEO & Co-founder, Kosli) explains how Kosli records every event in your SDLC and connects it to every system change. This gives you a full, auditable view of software delivery—from code to production.

How Console Connect enhances AWS Direct Connect for global cloud connectivity

In today’s always-on, cloud-first world, it’s no surprise that enterprises are demanding greater reliability, stronger security, and faster performance from their network infrastructure. AWS meets these needs with AWS Direct Connect, offering a dedicated, private connection to AWS that bypasses the public internet.