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SD-WAN: Dead or Different?

The rapid evolution of work models and security requirements has prompted questions about the relevance of Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) technology. In their insightful report, ‘Is SD-WAN Dead?’ Jonathan Forest and Andrew Lerner of Gartner explore these dynamics, concluding that while SD-WAN is far from obsolete, its role is shifting.

How to Create Indexes in PostgreSQL for Optimal Database Performance

An index in a database is a special data structure that speeds up the search and retrieval of records from a table. It works similarly to an index in a book, where you can quickly find the needed page by topic or word without having to flip through the entire thing. In this article, we are going to talk about different types of indexes and how to create and use them in both command-line and GUI tools like dbForge Studio for PostgreSQL.

The Iron Triangle in Project Management: Balancing Scope, Time, and Cost-And Why Automation Often Misses the Mark

In project management, the Iron Triangle is a classic concept that represents the interplay between three critical factors: scope, time, and cost. Imagine it as a triangle where each side symbolizes one of these factors. Modifying one side effects the other two, creating a delicate balance that project managers must navigate. But here’s the twist: When it comes to automation, we often tip the scales in ways that lead to inefficiencies and increased costs.

Use the Catchpoint Terraform Provider in your CI/CD workflows

We recently made the Catchpoint Terraform provider available in the Terraform Registry, allowing our customers to manage their Catchpoint IPM tests with minimal configuration, enabling developers, SREs and DevOps teams to seamlessly integrate their Catchpoint data with Terraform.

100G VXC Expansion: Now Available From 597 Data Centers Worldwide

Our 100G connectivity is now one of the most widely available in the NaaS market with new locations across America, Asia Pacific, and Europe. Due to a combination of technological advancements and the forced innovation brought on by COVID-19, businesses are now processing more data than ever. Analytics engines and big compute are being introduced and leveraged across diverse infrastructures. Generative AI is being incorporated wherever businesses can fit it, taking processing capacities to their limits.

SNMP Traps as Logs | LogicMonitor

In this short demo video, Michael Rodrigues, Senior Product Manager, will give you a tour of SNMP Traps as Logs, a new way to monitor SNMP traps with LogicMonitor. SNMP Traps as Logs enables real-time, event-driven notifications for critical networking issues within a user-friendly interface, unlocking instant insights. By ingesting SNMP traps as logs instead of EventSources, you can consolidate network troubleshooting efforts within a single pane of glass for a holistic Network Monitoring approach, eliminate monitoring gaps, improve reliability, and facilitate resource planning.

How can you create a schedule for your UAT environment?

This video demonstrates the workload optimization feature within a Turbo360. This feature allows users to schedule automatic resizing or turning off resources in Azure to minimize costs. The video shows how to set up a schedule to manage resources, such as App service plans, Cosmos DB, Data Factory Pipelines, Logic Apps, SQL databases, and VMs, and how to configure notifications and cost savings.

How Can AI Revolutionize Your Development Workflow? An Introduction to Pieces and Civo

Join us as we dive into the world of AI integration with a live demo of Pieces and Civo. In this walkthrough, we explore how Pieces can revolutionize your development workflow, from automating manual tasks to enhancing code snippets with AI. Learn about on-device and cloud capabilities, and discover how AI can deeply enrich your coding experience.