Operations | Monitoring | ITSM | DevOps | Cloud

An inside look at how React powers Grafana's frontend

Grafana dashboards enable millions of users to visualize and analyze their data. And working behind the scenes of the widely used open source platform is React, a frontend JavaScript library for building user interfaces. In this post — which was inspired by my recent presentation at React Summit 2023 in Amsterdam — we’ll explore why we chose to use React for Grafana, and the benefits and challenges we’ve seen along the way.

Strengthen your cloud cyber security with Ubuntu Pro and confidential VMs

In today’s digital landscape, organisations of all sizes have expanded their presence in the cloud. But with this expansion comes a significant increase in the attack surface, making security a top concern. In this blog, we will dive into the exciting world of cloud cyber security, and explore a stronger approach to securing your workloads with the help of Ubuntu.

What are VMware Tools?

Virtualization has become a cornerstone in modern IT infrastructures, allowing businesses to maximize their resources, streamline operations, and improve service delivery. A key player in this domain is VMware, a company that pioneered virtualization technology and continues to drive innovations in this field. One of their most useful offerings is the VMware Tools, an essential software suite for any VMware virtual machine (VM).

Users rate ServiceNow ITSM tool as a game changer

I’m thrilled to announce that the G2 global community of software users has ranked the ServiceNow IT Service Management (ITSM) tool the Leader in six areas: We believe this distinction validates ServiceNow’s leadership in IT Service Management, which was also named a nine-time Leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for IT Service Management Platforms. Out of more than 360 individual G2 reviews, IT Service Management earned 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Notifications don't let silent disasters crush your dev team

Smart notifications and nudges are table stakes tools for developers looking to streamline their work and stay focused on building improvements. These automatic alerts are key to a more efficient workflow, freeing us from the burden of repetitive, overwhelming, and time critical tasks — aka, toil.

Safeguarding Cryptocurrency Exchanges: The Power of Machine Learning Monitoring

Bitcoin and Coinbase have been in some hot water lately. How they handle cryptocurrency might not be legal or safe. The lack of regulations is causing concern from the government about potential criminal activity, fraud, and money laundering. The good news? Rules are being implemented for crypto exchanges to stop corrupt events from happening. Regulations like Know Your Customer (KYC) are an absolute must for exchanges to keep operating legally.

Troubleshooting an Azure Load Balancer in Kentik Cloud

Achieve in-depth insight into your Azure Load Balancer performance with Kentik Cloud. This video demonstrates how to use Kentik's Data Explorer to filter and analyze Azure traffic, enabling you to evaluate your load balancer's effectiveness and investigate potential performance issues. Learn how to select and use various dimensions of enriched flow data and visualize the balance of traffic through your load balancer. Learn how Kentik can help answer critical performance questions within seconds, streamlining your troubleshooting process.

Azure Virtual WAN Observability with Kentik Cloud

Unravel the complexities of managing your corporate network in the cloud with Kentik Cloud. This video highlights how Kentik Cloud provides a comprehensive, always up-to-date visualization of your hybrid Azure infrastructure, including your Virtual WAN configuration. Learn how to quickly and easily navigate through your infrastructure's architectural blueprint, delve into the performance of specific VWAN hubs, and access vital utilization details. See how Kentik Cloud can help turn tedious troubleshooting into an efficient, user-friendly process. Experience firsthand the power and convenience of having crucial network insights right at your fingertips.

Optimize Azure Costs and Boost Network Performance with Kentik

Explore how Kentik's cloud network observability tools can enhance your Microsoft Azure experience. This video demonstrates how Kentik's rich insights can help you troubleshoot faster, optimize costs, and answer questions about your network across major public clouds. Watch a real-world example of how you can use Kentik to identify under-utilized Azure firewalls, consolidate VNets, and effectively reduce your cloud bill. Discover how Kentik's connectivity, device, utilization, and performance data combined with real-time analysis can fast-track problem-solving and optimize resources.