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One solution, multiple awards: Learn about Applications Manager's many recognitions in 2024

We at ManageEngine are excited to announce that Applications Manager has been recognized by various popular software solution review platforms in 2024 under diverse categories. This recognition validates the extensive capabilities of our solution in meeting the diverse application monitoring needs of our customers.

How to save costs on non-production AWS environments

Non-prod environments don’t require the same levels of performance, availability or uptime that production environments do. Yet many are run like production environments, at a great cost. This problem will only grow as more legacy apps migrate to the cloud. So today, we’re looking at 6 tactics to drive down non-production costs (and carbon) for AWS users.

3 powerful tools for reporting Azure DevOps metrics

Azure DevOps has become a cornerstone for development teams, providing comprehensive tools for managing, planning, and delivering software projects. But effective project management isn’t just about setting up pipelines and managing repositories – it’s about measuring progress and making data-driven decisions. Here’s a look at three powerful tools for reporting Azure DevOps metrics: Azure DevOps built-in dashboards, Power BI, and SquaredUp.

Manage software on Windows with the package-method-winget module

As a developer and user of CFEngine I want to use policy to manage the software on my systems so that I can switch operating systems, distributions, computers and have all my normal tools available wherever I go. Towards this end I searched for a Windows package manager and found one in winget. I showed a prototype in Agent Is In - Episode 37 - Windows package management as well as refined the whole process in Agent Is In - Episode 40 - Windows module workshop.

How to Manage Kafka ACLs for Enhanced Security

When it comes to securing your Kafka deployment, Access Control Lists (ACLs) are some of the most powerful tools at your disposal. But let’s be honest—ACLs can be a bit daunting if you’re not familiar with them. We’ve all been there, staring at Kafka’s ACL configurations and wondering if we’re doing it right.

Prometheus vs InfluxDB [Detailed Technical Comparison for 2024]

Prometheus and InfluxDB represent two distinct approaches to time-series data management and system monitoring. As organizations grapple with increasing data volumes and complex infrastructures, choosing the right tool becomes crucial. This analysis dives deep into the technical nuances of Prometheus and InfluxDB, examining their architectures, data models, and performance characteristics.

How Australian local governments can use cloud-native observability

Australian city councils are the command centers of every city, ensuring essential services are delivered with reliability and speed while being available for citizens' queries and requests. Though the IT infrastructure of Australian city councils has predominantly been on-premises, the last decade has seen a substantial digital shift with increasing cloud adoption.

OpenTelemetry Filelog Receiver: Collecting Logs from Kubernetes

Master log collection in Kubernetes with OpenTelemetry's filelog receiver. Learn to configure, optimize, and troubleshoot log collection from various sources including syslog and application logs. Discover advanced parser operator techniques for robust observability.