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Convert OpenTelemetry Traces to Metrics using SpanMetrics Connector

What if your have already implemented tracing but lacks robust metrics capabilities? Enter SpanConnector: a tool that bridges this gap by converting trace data into actionable metrics. This post details the workings of SpanConnector, providing a guide on its configuration and implementation.
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AI-enabled observability solutions are essential to manage application performance and security in on-premises environments

For all of the focus given to cloud-native technologies over recent years, it's sometimes easy to forget that a huge number of organizations continue to run their business critical and applications on-premises. And this will undoubtedly be the situation for some years to come within the public sector and in industries such as financial services and healthcare where organizations need to adhere to strict data privacy and security rules.

How to migrate MySQL databases to a cloud environment?

Migrating MySQL databases to a cloud environment can seem daunting, but with the right approach, it ensures minimal downtime and a seamless transition. The key to a successful migration lies in thorough planning and preparation. This involves understanding your database's complexity, estimating the data volume, and determining the levels of downtime acceptable for your organization.

What are microservices, and how do they relate to DevOps architecture

Microservices are an architectural style that structures an application as a collection of small, loosely coupled, and independently deployable services. Each service in a microservices architecture focuses on a specific business function and communicates with other services through well-defined APIs, typically over HTTP/REST or messaging queues.

Beyond the Headlines: The Unsung Art of Software Outage Management

Today, the entire world is feeling the pain of a major software outage. While we know a lot about these occurrences—our entire business is built on helping companies manage incidents and outages effectively—we’re not here to share our opinion on it. Instead, we’d like to help those unfamiliar with the incident lifecycle understand what happens when an outage like this occurs, who is responsible for what, and what companies ultimately do to get things working again.

Kubernetes Node Vs. Pod Vs. Cluster: What's The Difference?

Kubernetes is increasingly becoming the standard way to deploy, run, and maintain cloud-native applications that run inside containers. Kubernetes (K8s) automates most container management tasks, empowering engineers to manage high-performing, modern applications at scale. Meanwhile, several surveys, including those from VMware and Gartner, suggest that inadequate expertise with Kubernetes has held back organizations from fully adopting containerization.

Essential VS Code Extensions for JavaScript Developers in 2024

As a JavaScript developer, you’re probably in VS Code every day to write code, identify issues, and handle all the other tasks necessary to keep your projects running smoothly. With the right extensions, VS Code evolves from a simple code editor into a productivity powerhouse – and many of them are completely free. Whether you’re debugging, formatting code, or managing dependencies, there’s an extension to make your life easier.

Understanding and Troubleshooting Out of Memory Error Code 137

If you've encountered the dreaded "exit code 137" error message while working with Docker, Kubernetes, or other containerized environments, you're not alone. This error can be frustrating and difficult to troubleshoot, but understanding its causes and solutions can help you keep your applications running smoothly. This comprehensive guide will delve into the intricacies of error code 137, its common scenarios, and strategies to resolve it.

Data Center Power Monitoring: What Data Should You Monitor?

Leveraging data to enable more informed data center power management is critical for maintaining uptime, increasing energy efficiency, increasing power capacity utilization, and reducing costs. Understanding which power metrics to monitor is the first step towards smarter data center operations.