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OpenTelemetry is officially the second-largest project in the CNCF, only behind Kubernetes. This year we had 13.000 engineers, maintainers, and vendors show up in London.

Docker containers have become essential tools in modern development workflows. While most DevOps engineers are familiar with starting, stopping, and removing containers, the "pause docker container" functionality often flies under the radar. Yet, this feature can be incredibly useful in various scenarios, from testing to resource management.

If you work in DevOps and spend time in the terminal, knowing Unix commands isn’t optional. It’s part of the job. Whether you're managing servers, setting up deployments, or fixing something that just broke in production, these commands help you move faster and work smarter. This cheat sheet keeps things simple. No filler. Just the commands you’ll use when you’re in the middle of real work.

When a Java application starts slowing down, garbage collection is often a good place to look. For engineers responsible for keeping systems stable and responsive, understanding GC logs can make a real difference. This guide walks through the basics—what to look for, what the logs mean, and how to troubleshoot common issues—so you can get ahead of problems before they impact performance.

The shift toward remote work has made reliable and secure access to company resources more important than ever. As organizations explore different solutions to address these needs, two popular technologies stand out: Virtual Desktop Infrastructure and Virtual Private Networks, or VDI and VPN. Both offer distinct benefits for connecting employees to critical systems, but the differences between them can significantly impact your business operations.

Observability has become a cornerstone for maintaining robust and secure networks. A recent article from The New Stack, “Is OTel the Last Observability Agent You’ll Ever Install?” delves into the transformative potential of OpenTelemetry (OTel) in standardizing and simplifying observability practices.

In this evolving digital world, organizations that only focus on implementing new technologies will not reach the top unless they know how to manage them effectively with ITSM. IT Service Management (ITSM) is an organization’s strategic approach for designing, creating, delivering, managing, and supporting IT services. ITSM has shaped IT operations for decades. Traditionally, it focused more on internal procedures and efficiency and less on user experience.