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Key Value Parser Delivers Useful Information Fast

Parsers make it easier to dig deep into your data to get every byte of useful information you need to support the business. They tell Graylog how to decode the log messages that come in from a source, which is anything in your infrastructure that generates log messages (e.g., a router, switch, web firewall, security device, Linux server, windows server, an application, telephone system and so on).

Best Practices for Monitoring Network Usage & Maximizing Performance

As organizations continue to expand their digital footprint, the demand for a robust and efficient network infrastructure has surged. To navigate the complexities of today's networks, IT professionals must not only be vigilant in monitoring network usage but also adept at implementing best practices to ensure peak performance.

Comparison of Cron Monitoring Services (November 2023)

In this post I’m comparing cron monitoring features of four services: Cronitor, Healthchecks.io, Uptime Robot, Sentry. How I picked the services for comparison: I searched for “cron monitoring” on Google and picked the top results in their order of appearance. Disclaimer: I run Healthchecks.io, so I’m a biased source. I’ve tried to get the facts right, but choosing what features to compare, and what differences to highlight, is of course subjective.

Virtual Customer Workshop 2023

Last week, we were very excited to host our first ever SquaredUp Virtual Customer Workshop! We’d received so much positive feedback on the intimate in-person workshop we ran in the UK last month that we wanted to extend the invitation worldwide – by recreating the experience virtually. Using the digital conferencing app Gather Town, we were pleased to welcome 23 SquaredUp customers from 12 countries to our virtual “SquaredUp Town”.

How to create log sinks

Are you wondering how you can route your Google Cloud logs to your desired destination? Then check out this video, where we introduce you to log sinks which can be used to route logs to various supported destinations, walk you through how it works and the list of supported destinations to which logs can be routed. It covers the different use cases and scenarios, where the logs sinks can be very useful. We’ll also demonstrate how to create and configure an aggregated log sink that sends all VPC flow logs to BigQuery.

Troubleshooting End-User Issues With a DEM Tool

In the last decade, businesses have made massive investments in the digital economy with the goal of increasing operational efficiency and improving their customer or end-user experience. However, it isn’t rare for businesses to incur losses due to poor page load speed, failed transactions, or website errors. This is why businesses need to track end-user experience in real time and resolve issues quickly.
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Unveiling Azure Monitor SCOM Managed Instance

In the ever-evolving landscape of IT operations, the introduction of Azure Monitor SCOM Managed Instance (SCOM MI) stands as a testament to Microsoft's commitment to providing advanced monitoring solutions. This article is a comprehensive exploration of SCOM MI, its journey to General Availability (GA), anticipated features, the seamless integration of NiCE Management Packs, and the positive impact it promises on the world of IT operations.

Best practices for writing clean, maintainable JavaScript

The world’s biggest language comes with a huge collection of conventions and guidelines from the community’s collective wisdom. Following JavaScript best practices can help achieve faster page loads and better performance, improve code readability, and make maintenance and debugging easier. Carefully crafted code can also prevent errors and security issues, especially if it’s complemented with real-time diagnostic tools such as JavaScript error monitoring.