Operations | Monitoring | ITSM | DevOps | Cloud

How to Start Contributing to Open Source with OpenTelemetry

Today, open source software is everywhere – from Linux-based servers, to Android smartphones, to the Firefox Web browser, to name just a handful of open source platforms in widespread use today. But the open source code driving these innovations doesn't write itself. It's developed by open source contributors – and you could be one of them.

Building an asset attribution system for software security

Asset attribution is an operational necessity for robust digital protection, but hasn't always been easy to achieve. Especially when software state and ownership is unknown, or inconsistent. This blog delves into the historical complexities and challenges of asset attribution for security and engineering teams and explores how Internal Developer Portals like Cortex can help.

Why companies choose Adaptive Metrics and how they save time and (a lot of) money

Let’s cut to the chase: Managing metric volumes at scale is hard. In fact, when we asked the open source observability community about their biggest concerns in this year’s Grafana Labs Observability Survey, the top four responses — cost, complexity, cardinality, and signal-to-noise ratio — can all be tied back to exponential growth in telemetry data.

Monitoring Specific Components and Regions in Your Third-Party Services

Chances are, most of your third-party cloud and SaaS dependencies are globally distributed and have many regions of operation. Chances are, your applications use a subset of a cloud or SaaS service. If you are monitoring such a service, why should you receive alerts for all regions or every single component in the service? E.g. if you use Digital Ocean, you might be using Kubernetes in their US locations (NYC and SFO). You would want to know only when there is an outage in one of these locations.

The Evolution of Web Development: From Functional to Fantastical

Web development has come a long way since the early days of the internet. What began as a straightforward means of sharing information has evolved into a complex and multifaceted discipline, blending art, technology, and user experience. Today, web developers are tasked not only with creating functional and visually appealing websites but also with innovating in ways that captivate and engage users. The evolution of web development can be seen in everything from e-commerce platforms and social media sites to the more whimsical and experimental corners of the internet, like the Bored Button and The Useless Web.

What Are the Key Features of WooCommerce QuickBooks Integration Plugins

What causes eight out of ten enterprises to fail? Financial flow supervision! Research has discovered that inadequate or harmful cash flow management accounts for 82% of business failures. However, is cash flow management actually that difficult? Managing cash flow is not a difficult task that only seasoned businesspeople can handle. It becomes a manageable and efficient process with the right tools, such as the QuickBooks accounting program. Why?

Recessed Access Doors for the Building and Construction Industry: A Comprehensive Guide to Design, Installation, and Maintenance

In the building and construction industry, the details matter. Every choice-from materials to design elements-impacts a project's overall quality, cost, and safety. The smallest details can make the biggest difference; recessed access doors are a prime example. While they might not always be the standout focus, their role in seamlessly blending functionality with design is crucial.