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Synthetic Website Monitoring Best Practices

Nov 19, 2024 By AlertBot In AlertBot
Synthetic website monitoring (also known as synthetic testing) involves simulating the actions that visitors perform on a website and the journeys they take, in order to evaluate performance and proactively spot any issues or problems. For example, synthetic testing can help answer critical questions like: However, not all synthetic testing solutions or strategies are equal.
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graylog

Understanding Ubuntu Logs

Nov 19, 2024 By Jeff Darrington In Graylog
Linux, Debian, and Ubuntu are the Kirk, Spock, and McCoy of modern application development. The Captain Kirk, Linux, is the open-source central code for directing and talking to hardware. Debian sits as the trio’s Spock, the original distro that can be seen as more complex to install and use. As a Debian child distro, Ubuntu is the McCoy, helping to heal the challenges that people have when trying to use Debian.
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Cribl

Rethinking Security: Why Organizations are Flocking to Microsoft Sentinel

Nov 19, 2024 By Holly Anderson In Cribl
We’ve been steadily building strong momentum with Microsoft over the past year, and the latest step forward is a significant one: Cribl solutions are now available on the Microsoft Azure Marketplace. But why this focus on Microsoft Azure? The answer lies in what customers are prioritizing and discussing with us.
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catchpoint

From refresh to results: the metrics that shaped Election Day 2024 coverage

Nov 19, 2024 By Howard Beader In Catchpoint
Dubbed 'the most important election ever,' it was expected that online traffic would skyrocket across traditional broadcasters, online streaming platforms, and digital publishers on November 5, 2024. As the initial results rolled in, Internet traffic surged nationwide by up to 15%, both at national and state levels. Surprisingly, though, this surge in traffic didn’t happen where you might expect—not on TV.
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cloudzero

AWS Biggest Customers In 2025 And How Enterprise Businesses Use AWS

Nov 19, 2024 By Cody Slingerland In CloudZero
In June 2024, Amazon hit an astounding $2 trillion valuation, joining the elite ranks of companies like Alphabet, Apple, Microsoft, and Nvidia. This growth was largely driven by the success of its cloud computing division, Amazon Web Services (AWS), which holds one-third of the global cloud market share. That equals the combined market share of Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud! But who are AWS’s biggest contributors to this success?
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gitkraken

GitLens 16: Evolving the Developer Experience with New Home View, Smart Workflows, and Enhanced Git Navigation

Nov 19, 2024 By Melese M In GitKraken
Hey developers! We’re excited to announce GitLens 16, our most significant update yet to enhance how developers work with Git in VS Code. Over 35 million developers around the world rely on GitLens for its seamless integration with VS Code, providing powerful Git visualizations like inline blame annotations, the Commit Graph, and Launchpad. GitLens continues to improve essential Git workflows, saving developers time and enhancing their coding experience within VS Code.
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puppet

Linux Security: Keeping Linux Machines Secure with Less Tinkering

Nov 19, 2024 By Stephen K. Potter In Puppet
Every operating system has its quirks, and Linux security is no different. Whether you’re on Team Penguin or running mostly Windows boxes (or a bit of both), you’ll need to take different steps to manage security on different OSes. Like any OS, Linux security comes with its own peculiarities, pitfalls, and best practices.
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signoz

SigNoz - Open-Source Alternative to DataDog

Nov 19, 2024 By Pranay Prateek In SigNoz
More and more companies are now shifting to a cloud-native & microservices-based architecture. Having an application monitoring tool is critical in this world because you can’t just log into a machine and figure out what’s going wrong. We have spent years learning about application monitoring & observability. What are the key features an observability tool should have to enable fast resolution of issues. In our opinion, good observability tools should have.
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opsmatters

How to Safeguard Yourself from Phishing Attacks: Practical Tips and Insights

Nov 19, 2024 By OpsMatters In OpsMatters
In the age of digital communication, the sophistication of cyber scams has drastically evolved, with phishing being one of the most pervasive threats. Phishing scams exploit people's innate curiosity and urgency to get private information, including social security numbers, credit card numbers, and passwords. To successfully reduce risks, people and organizations need to stay vigilant and knowledgeable about the dangers of phishing. The chance of becoming a victim of these scams can be considerably decreased by being aware of phishing tactics and taking preventative action.
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