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What's Inside InfluxDB 3.1: New Features for Security, Performance, and Visibility

InfluxDB 3.1 is now available for both Core and Enterprise editions, bringing significant improvements that make managing high-volume, high-velocity time series data even easier, faster, and more secure. InfluxDB 3 Core is the free, open source edition of InfluxDB 3—a high-speed, recent-data engine licensed under MIT and Apache 2. InfluxDB 3 Enterprise is the commercial version of Core, adding support for longer-term historical queries, high availability, enhanced security, and more.

How Auditd Logs Help Secure Linux Environments

If you manage a Linux server and notice something unusual, auditd logs can help you track exactly what’s happening. This built-in audit system records who accessed the system and what actions they performed. In this guide, we’ll cover setting up auditd, reading the logs, and using them to detect potential security issues early.

Windows Error Logs: Your Guide to Simplified Debugging

When an application functions flawlessly in your environment but crashes unpredictably on a client’s Windows server, the root cause is often buried in system logs—logs many developers overlook. Windows maintains comprehensive error records that document crashes, failures, and system events with precise detail. These Windows error logs serve as an invaluable resource for diagnosing issues in production environments.

Debugging Errors in Background Jobs

Debugging background jobs is one of those tasks that always sounds easier than it is—until you’re knee-deep in stack traces that offer no real clues. Background jobs love to run in isolated environments, cutting themselves off from all the helpful context you’d normally have. @nikolovlazar shows us how to debug these errors anyway—piecing together the missing context across systems so you can actually fix the problem instead of just guessing.

Leading analyst study reveals how resilience unlocks eCommerce growth

Customer expectations for seamless digital experiences are higher than ever, and any disruption in availability or performance can lead to abandoned purchases and millions in lost revenue. A new commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Catchpoint shows retail & eCommerce companies are struggling: To ensure seamless customer experiences, retail & eCommerce companies must employ comprehensive Internet Performance Monitoring or assume the risk of allowing millions in revenue slip away.

Early Warning Signals: Now visible everywhere!

We’ve just rolled out an exciting enhancement to our Early Warning Signals system: Possible outages that we detect are now visible directly in your Admin board and on your public Status Page. Until now, we’ve notified StatusGator users about possible outages via email — and more recently, Slack — when we detected signs of an outage before any official acknowledgment. Now, these early warnings appear right where they’re most impactful.

Five Creative Uses of Content Monitoring Software

Content monitoring software is designed to track changes on web pages over time—capturing additions, deletions, and modifications across everything from blog posts to landing pages and legal disclaimers. Traditionally, it’s used by businesses and organizations that need to keep tabs on important, frequently updated content—either for compliance, competitive intelligence, or performance reasons. Here are some of the most common use cases.

Highlights from Google Cloud Next 2025

Google Cloud Next is the biggest event of the year for the Google Cloud community, showcasing the latest and greatest offerings from Google Cloud and hundreds of its partners. As a long-time Google Cloud partner and recipient of three Google Cloud Partner of the Year awards in 2025, Datadog was there in full force, delivering several speaking sessions and running a booth on the expo floor where we met with thousands of attendees. In case you missed it, don’t worry.

Navigating the SSE Landscape: The 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant

Having reviewed the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Security Service Edge (SSE), it is fair to say that it reflects a comprehensive evaluation of vendors delivering integrated, cloud-based security solutions. However, while such assessments provide valuable insights for those looking for full-stack adoption, real-world adoption may require deeper analysis and strategic planning.

Achieving FedRAMP Authorization: Driving Federal IT Efficiency and Security with ScienceLogic Government Cloud

We are thrilled to announce that ScienceLogic has achieved Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) Moderate authorization for the ScienceLogic Government Cloud. This milestone represents the culmination of our commitment to delivering secure, reliable, and efficient IT operations management solutions for government agencies.