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Windows Server 2025: Heads up for Site24x7 users

Microsoft has officially released Windows Server 2025 for general availability in early November, 2024. While this update has been expected for a long time, we want to cover the five major changes that have been rolled out with this release. Before we start with the features, let's start with two important questions that need to be addressed. Does Site24x7's server monitoring agent support Windows Server 2025? Yes. Our server monitoring agents work on Windows Server 2025.

Beyond Monitoring: A Guide to Cloud Observability

Many businesses rely on cloud infrastructure to power their software solutions. The cloud today makes it easier than ever to create services and components, increasingly the complexity of software. With more and often smaller processes, cloud-native architectures have driven the need for better insights into our software—a way to look into how these processes fit together.

Future-proof your Networks: Understanding the Basics and Benefits of Autonomous Networks

As networks become more complex, the demand for automation has surged. There has been a huge uptick in the concept of autonomous networks—a transformative model redefining how telecom and IT networks operate. But what are they, and why are they essential for today’s digital-first world? Let’s break it down.

Webinar Recap: 2024 DORA Report: Accelerate State of DevOps

I had a fantastic opportunity to sit with Ben Good of Google and Rich Prillinger of Mezmo and participate in the discussion about the new DORA 2024 report. The 10th edition of the DORA report covers the impact of AI on software development, explores platform engineering’s promises and challenges, and emphasizes developer experience and stable priorities for success.

A complete guide on Azure SQL Reservations: Save big on your database costs

If you’re using Azure SQL Database for your applications or business, you’ve probably noticed that while the service is amazing for scalability and management, it can get expensive pretty fast. That’s where Azure SQL reservations come in. It is an awesome way to save money. In this blog, we’re going to break down what Azure SQL reservations are, how they work, and why you might want to consider them for your organization. Let’s dive in, shall we?

Leveraging OpenTelemetry and Grafana for observing, visualizing, and monitoring Kubernetes applications

Ken has over 15 years of industry experience as a noted information and cybersecurity practitioner, software developer, author, and presenter, focusing on endpoint security, big security data analytics, and Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) and NIST 800-53 compliance. Focusing on strict federal standards, Ken has consulted with numerous federal organizations, including Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), Department of Veterans Affairs, and the Census Bureau.

You now have deeper insights into Lambda ESM with these new metrics

Lambda’s Event-Source Mapping (ESM) has been a game-changer for Lambda users. It gives users an easy and cost-efficient way to process events from Amazon SQS, Amazon Kinesis, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon Managed Streaming for Apache Kafka (Amazon MSK), Amazon MQ and more. It handles all the complexities around polling, including scaling the no. of pollers. And there’s no charge for this invisible layer of infrastructure!

How to Combine Your Business' Traditional and Digital Marketing Strategies

Nowadays, businesses must leverage both traditional and digital marketing strategies to reach a broader audience and achieve sustained growth. Integrating these approaches effectively can maximize your marketing efforts, enhance brand recognition, and drive sales. This comprehensive guide explores fourteen key strategies to seamlessly combine traditional and digital marketing for optimal results.

CS2 Routing Issues and How to Fix Them

Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) is one of the most popular multiplayer games globally, but even the best games come with their challenges. One common issue players encounter is routing problems, which can cause high ping, packet loss, or erratic server connections. These issues can ruin gameplay by making it difficult to react in time or maintain smooth communication with teammates. In this article, we'll break down what routing issues are, why they happen, and how to fix them to ensure a seamless gaming experience in CS2. We will also touch the topic of CS2 skins and their impact on game performance.

Cyber Security Management Strategies for Modern Businesses

Have you ever considered how secure your business is from cyber threats? In a world where data breaches and cyber attacks are increasingly common, protecting critical assets isn't just an information technology issue-it's a vital part of running and growing your business. Cybercriminals are always finding new ways to exploit vulnerabilities, and businesses of all sizes are at risk. The good news? With the right cyber risk management plan, you can safeguard sensitive data and build customer trust.