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Summarizing SRE/Ops Podcasts Using an LLM

There are plenty of good SRE/Ops related podcasts out there. I follow a few of them and listen to episodes whose titles sound interesting. The problem with podcasts is that some episodes focus on one topic, and other episodes deal with a host of topics. In between there is filler and things that are not relevant to the topic but are necessary to carry on a conversation. Spending 30-60 minutes listening to podcasts is not always a great use of time.

The Hidden Costs of Ignoring Your Online Reputation

Your online reputation is more than just what people say about you on the internet. It shapes the way customers, partners, and even future employees see your business. Ignoring it can cost more than you think. Whether you're a small local shop or a multinational company, your online presence can make or break you. Think about it. When was the last time you made a purchase without looking at reviews or checking the company's reputation? Studies show that 91% of consumers read online reviews before making a decision. If they come across negative feedback, most will simply choose a competitor.

How To Effectively Manage Remote Operations

With most businesses having to operate remotely today, there is a special set of challenges to be understood. Effective management of remote operations requires clear communication, the right technology, and a deep understanding of team dynamics. The article will look at some key strategies for successfully managing remote teams and ensuring operational efficiency, even when your workforce is spread across different locations.

New API endpoints for deployments

This enhancement is part of Raygun’s 12 Days of Christmas 2024. Over the next few weeks, we’ll share daily updates on bug fixes and feature improvements inspired by feedback from you, our customers. These are the small but impactful changes you’ve asked for, designed to make Raygun faster and easier to use. Check back tomorrow for the next update and see how we’re leveling up your experience one day at a time! Our special thanks to Andrew from the U.K.

Connect to PostgreSQL Database Using psql, pgAdmin, and PostgreSQL Client Tool

This article will be useful for those who have already installed PostgreSQL on personal computers. In case you still haven’t, this blog post will come in handy. Now, we will focus on the most popular ways of accessing the PostgreSQL database on Windows. We will describe the PostgreSQL connection options using psql, pgAdmin, and fast and convenient dbForge Studio for PostgreSQL by Devart. Moreover, here you will find the instructions on connecting to local and remote PostgreSQL servers.

What is Resilience Testing: The Ultimate Guide

Today’s complex, dynamic applications demand rigorous resilience testing. A common hurdle is accurately mimicking real user behavior. This post discusses a possible solution: production traffic replication (PTR), a technique that captures actual user interactions to enhance chaos testing, and the principle of intentionally introducing failures to evaluate application recovery.

How vmstorage Turns Raw Metrics into Organized History

vmstorage is the component in VictoriaMetrics that handles long-term storage of monitoring data. It receives data from vminsert, organizes the data into efficient storage structures, and manages how long data is kept. Before vminsert even sees the data, agents are out there collecting it, these agents gather metrics from different sources, hold onto the data briefly, and then send it over to vminsert in batches.

How InfluxData Enhances Performance and Reliability in the Aerospace Industry

The stakes are high in Aerospace manufacturing and operations. Aerospace systems are highly complex and require extremely precise engineering—every part of an aircraft or spacecraft must work together flawlessly, and error tolerance is minuscule. Ensuring that all components work perfectly under various conditions (pressure, temperature, vibration) is vital. The cost of building and operating aerospace systems is enormous.