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RabbitMQ Logs: Monitoring, Troubleshooting & Configuration

If your RabbitMQ queues keep growing and you have no idea why, or if messages aren’t getting picked up like they should, logs can save you a lot of guesswork. They’re basically a detailed record of what’s happening behind the scenes. This guide breaks down where to find RabbitMQ logs, how to set them up, and what to look for when things start acting up. Consider it your go-to cheat sheet for keeping RabbitMQ running smoothly.

Ubuntu Crash Logs: Find, Fix, and Prevent System Failures

If your system keeps crashing and you have no clue why, Ubuntu’s crash logs might have the answers. Whether you’re running a production server or just trying to keep your personal setup stable, these logs tell you exactly what went wrong. Instead of sifting through endless system logs, Ubuntu gives you focused crash reports—kind of like a security camera that only records when something breaks. Let’s break down where to find these logs and how to make sense of them.

What are Query Executions? | The Tony and Tonie Show

Intermittent database problems are much easier to resolve when DBAs can pinpoint exactly when they occur and under what conditions. With Query Executions, Redgate Monitor captures execution details for individual queries, helping DBAs identify the precise circumstances that cause resource contention and performance problems.

Git GUI Showdown: Top Git Clients Compared - Best Git GUI 2025

Which Git GUI is right for you? Microsoft MVP and GitKraken Ambassador Kevin Bost compares GitHub Desktop, SourceTree, Fork, Tower, SmartGit, Sublime Merge, Git Butler, and GitKraken in this hands-on walkthrough. Find out which client fits your workflow best and why GitKraken stands out. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro Special thanks to GitKraken Ambassador @Kitokeboo.

Easiest Way to Monitor Your Java Application Using OpenTelemetry

When you're running a Java application, the JVM is doing a ton of work behind the scenes but unless you're actively collecting its internal metrics, you're essentially flying blind. Fortunately, the JMX Prometheus Receiver paired with the JMX Java Exporter Agent offers one of the simplest and most effective ways to expose JVM performance data.

How to Mock OpenAI's APIs with Speedscale's ProxyMock

Developing APIs can often be a complex web of dependencies, external dependencies, and murky network traffic. In order to build better, developers need a certain amount of stability to test a query or feature against, and when this stability is lacking, development can get more complicated and difficult. Enter API mocking. API mocking is an approach to generating a mock service that provides dependable data for a variety of testing purposes.

Automating API Mocks in Your CI Pipeline with proxymock

When running tests in a CI/CD pipeline, relying on external APIs can introduce instability, slow down execution, and even lead to failed builds due to rate limits or API downtime. Fortunately proxymock provides a solution by capturing API interactions and running a local mock server, enabling fully isolated and repeatable tests. In this blog, we’ll demonstrate how to integrate proxymock into a GitHub Actions CI pipeline using a demo app called outerspace-go.

How to Revolutionize Your NOC with the Resolve Capabilities Model

Network operations centers (NOCs) are under increasing pressure to improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and accelerate incident resolution. Yet many struggle to define a clear NOC automation strategy. When your team is deep in the trenches, it’s easy to lose sight of the long term: The answers lie within our framework: the Resolve Capabilities Model. This model was developed in tandem with customer conversations about NOC automation, aspirations, broader tech challenges, and more.