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Alert noise is a common problem for IT teams that monitor and manage complex systems. Excessive unactionable alerts triggered by various sources, such as applications, servers, network devices, etc., can cause alert fatigue. The higher volume of alerts can be overwhelming, reducing the ability to respond to critical alerts. One event of possible alert noise is during scheduled maintenance, awhich is a common practice in the digital realm.

The Domain Name System (DNS) is the backbone of the internet. Proper DNS configuration is essential for seamless internet connectivity and plays a central role in enhancing website performance. In this guide, we will explore DNS configuration and its importance and provide step-by-step instructions for configuring DNS servers on various platforms, as well as client settings.

Cyber Essentials is an increasingly important security standard within the UK that allows organisations to demonstrate to their customers that they operate their business in a secure and trustworthy manner. Achieving the Cyber Essentials certification helps businesses win new customers and stand out amongst their peers. It is a requirement for any company that seeks to sell their services to the UK Government.

From supply chain cyber attacks to ransomware, there is plenty of risk facing modern digital businesses. Cyber insurance can help mitigate that risk, but the complexity of cybersecurity insurance requirements can often create a catch-22 for businesses.

System operators know the drill: as the complexity of systems scales, so does the deluge of logs. Traditionally, taming this relentless tide demands a concoction of costly tools and laborious configurations—until now. The dynamic duo of systemd-journal and Netdata is revolutionizing log management, turning what was once a Herculean task into a streamlined, powerful, and surprisingly straightforward process.

Effective system monitoring is non-negotiable in today's complex IT environments. Netdata offers real-time performance and health monitoring with precision and granularity. But the key to harnessing its full potential lies in the optimization of your setup. Let’s ensure you are not just collecting data, but doing it in the most optimal way while gaining actionable insights from it. The starting point for optimization is a robust setup.

If you’re into monitoring, Prometheus is probably an essential part of your stack. Thanks to its expressive query language (PromQL), scalability, and configurable data format, it remains one of the most popular tools for data collection. Paired with Prometheus exporters, the tool can adapt to a variety of surroundings, which is one of its strongest points.

Hey, you. Yes, you. Do you want to fix broken code faster and easier? Of course, you do. Who doesn’t? Well, lucky for you, we dedicated the whole month of October (and every other month) to helping you do just that. Checkout what’s new from Sentry and our friends at Codecov.

Containerization has significantly improved the way we deploy and manage applications over the past years. It has enabled agility, scalability, and efficiency in modern software development. However, the dynamic nature of containers requires robust monitoring solutions to ensure optimal performance and reliability. In this article, we will discuss the top 10 container monitoring tools that are essential for anyone navigating the containerized landscape.

AWS and Azure are two big names in the cloud world. If you have already invested in Microsoft technologies, you might prefer Azure over AWS. However, it is not as simple as that. Many factors are involved in this decision, including the type of service, pricing model, geographical area, your existing technology, etc. In this article, we will compare all the major cloud service categories of AWS and Azure and will compare both companies in detail.