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ManageEngine recognized as a Product Challenger in ISG Provider Lens for Multi-Public Cloud Solutions 2024

ISG sweet spot report 2024 Recognizing the growing importance of cloud management solutions, Information Services Group (ISG) has released its ISG Provider Lens for Multi-Public Cloud Solutions 2024 report, which highlighted key players in the industry. Among the notable recognitions, ManageEngine CloudSpend was named a Product Challenger, a testament to its innovative approach and robust capabilities in cloud cost management and optimization.

Top 16 DevOps Tools for 2025: (Excellent for SREs, Too!)

It’s 2025—the year of the singularity. AI is automating everything, turning us into relics of the past. But we, DevOps and SREs, won’t go down without a fight! Our best weapon? The right tools—some even powered by AI itself. In this post, we’ll explore the top DevOps and SRE tools you need to stay ahead, outsmart AI, and prove that humans still rule IT.

Rails Logger: How to Customize, Configure, and Optimize Your Logs

When it comes to Rails development, logging isn’t just about tracking what’s happening in your app. It’s a lifeline for developers, helping you catch bugs, monitor performance, and keep your code running smoothly in production. In this guide, we’ll cover everything from the basics to some cool tips that are often overlooked.

JMX Monitoring: Your Go-To Guide for Java Application Management

When it comes to monitoring Java applications, JMX (Java Management Extensions) plays a pivotal role. If you're looking to optimize your app’s performance, understand its behavior, and troubleshoot issues in real-time, JMX monitoring is a tool you'll want to understand inside and out.

MySQL Monitoring: Open-Source vs. Commercial Tools

MySQL is the backbone of many applications, and keeping it running smoothly is essential. But monitoring MySQL isn’t just about tracking CPU usage or checking if the database is up. It’s about understanding queries, indexing, slow queries, and resource utilization to ensure performance never takes a hit. This guide walks through everything you need to know to monitor MySQL effectively.

RedIron: Unifying Alerts and Notifications in IT

RedIron Canada, a Managed Services Provider (MSP), Retail Integrator, and Solutions Provider, that specializes in managing cloud-based systems across AWS, Azure, and Oracle. Their expertise in IT monitoring and managed services makes them a trusted partner for retail businesses across North America. RedIron relied on traditional alert notification methods like email and SMS for their IT monitoring operations.

Monitor dbt Cloud with Datadog

Data build tool (dbt) is an open source service that cleans, aggregates, and models raw data into organized, analytics-ready formats within a data warehouse. dbt Cloud, a fully managed platform by dbt Labs, extends dbt’s capabilities with advanced features such as scheduling, testing, and monitoring, accessible directly from your browser.

Reliability vs Availability: A complete guide to system performance metrics

In an always-digital world where users expect reliable services, businesses must measure two critical metrics: reliability and availability. However, reliability and availability are terms often used interchangeably but understanding the difference is crucial when building systems that users can trust and depend on. Both metrics are vital, but depending on your use case, you might prioritize one over the other. Take the 2017 AWS S3 outage.

All you need to know about Horizontal Pod Autoscaling in Kubernetes

For most organizations, Kubernetes is the preferred containerization platform thanks to its scaling capabilities. Scaling is more than a mere technical endeavor—it helps maintain reliability, efficiency, and smooth user experiences while handling huge data without any business disruptions. It also aids in reducing business expenditures by cutting down on manual labor and avoiding deployment failures.