Infrastructure monitoring is necessary for finance companies. Whether running a small fintech startup or managing systems for a global bank, having secure, reliable tools to monitor and manage your infrastructure and applications is fundamental for the success and security of your business. This article covers some common monitoring use cases for financial companies and how you can get the metrics you need with an agent. Try signing up for a free trial today!

The principle of continuous improvement is central to the practice of observability. Naturally, within the data-driven philosophy of DevOps this implies an ongoing cycle of acting, measuring and improving. For many teams, the classic four DORA metrics are seen as a gold standard. As I discussed in a previous article, whilst DORA metrics are a great starting point for assessing your agile capabilities, they are not necessarily definitive.

What if I told you that you're using dashboards wrong? Imagine this: You're on a call with your team, staring at a big, static dashboard full of graphs and numbers. Someone pipes up, "Okay, so what now?" Everyone exchanges glances, unsure of how to move forward. You've got the data, but somehow, you're still stuck. If you’re nodding along, we feel you. The truth is, the way we’ve been using dashboards is outdated. They’re static. They’re rigid.

As someone deeply invested in the evolution of SquaredUp, I’d like to share more about our search capability and how we designed the functionality. SquaredUp can connect to 100+ data sources, thousands of objects, tons of metrics, and and we offer many purpose-built out-of-the-box dashboards and monitors. We've deliberately designed our search experience to be able to handle the complexity of various data environments and make finding relevant information seamless and efficient.

Did you know CFEngine can self-organize hosts into different groups? Say you have a few hosts that you want to reboot once a month. You don’t care when, but you want the hosts to self-organize and pick a date. The select_class attribute for classes type promises might be what you’re looking for. Let’s take a look.

Are you considering migrating to Kubernetes but worried about the potential complexities? Well, you are not alone. Transitioning to Kubernetes brings unparalleled scalability and resilience for containerized applications, but it also introduces technical challenges that can overwhelm unprepared teams. Let's go through proven strategies to make the Kubernetes migration journey smoother, from planning and dependency mapping to using automation tools that reduce errors.

It’s time for another update from the StatusGator team! While our team was hard at work on improvements and bug fixes, many communities around the United States spent October cleaning up from the impact of hurricanes. If you’d like to help, we’d ask you to join us in supporting our friends and customers in Buncombe County, North Carolina by donating to the Buncombe County Schools Foundation. Thank you for support and now let’s get into what’s new.

Here’s an update to make our Early Warning Signals emails even more useful. Now, each alert includes a brief summary of potential downtime, giving you instant insight into what might be going on. This added detail helps you assess the situation quickly so can see if it affects your team.

Android emulators can be lifesavers when it comes to running mobile applications on desktops. With the best Android emulator, you get to dive into Android apps without ever touching a phone! If you're a developer testing apps or just someone curious about the Android ecosystem, emulators bring a whole Android environment to your fingertips. This guide dives into everything about Android emulators, from the best choices to how to pick one for your specific needs.

Managing costs has become a top priority for businesses of all sizes. Companies are constantly searching for ways to cut unnecessary expenses while maintaining operational efficiency. An effective IT cost reduction strategy not only saves money but also paves the way for sustainable growth. Reducing IT costs can take many forms, but creating a clear strategy is the best place to start. Naturally, a key part of that strategy involves selecting software with cost-saving capabilities.