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Using InfluxDB as an IoT Edge Historian

InfluxDB is increasingly being used in IoT solutions to store data from connected devices. Now it can also be used on IoT edge gateways as a data historian to analyze, visualize and eventually transmit aggregated IoT data up to a centralized server. In this article we’re going to look at three simple ways you can connect an instance of InfluxDB on your IoT Edge device to another instance of InfluxDB in the cloud.

Closing the Gap: Deploying Automation the Right Way

Automation in the enterprise is nothing new. Engineers have been working with automation tools and frameworks for decades. From configuration management tools, to continuous integration and delivery pipelines to cloud formation, you name it—automation is part of the fabric of nearly any technology use case in the business landscape. If the previous statement is true, then why does automation still seem to pair with so much manual work?

Meet VirtualMetric's VMware Monitoring

With #VirtualMetric VMware Monitoring, you can see all your #VMware clusters, vCenters, servers, datastore, virtual machines, resource pools, etc. You also get 360 degrees observability over your VMware environment. Get detailed statistics on processors, memory, storage usage and network information. VMware Monitoring is a Powerful and Easy To Use Server Monitoring and Management Tool​

Managed self-hosted Git service Gitea with the new integration for Grafana Cloud

Today I’m back with another integration available for Grafana Cloud, our observability platform that gathers all your metrics, logs, and traces under a single roof with Grafana. I’m going to highlight how you can use Grafana with Gitea, an open source forge software package for hosting software development version control. It uses Git as well as other collaborative features like bug tracking, wikis, and code review. It is a great choice for those who manage Git repositories.

Citrix Performance Monitoring: What, Why and How

Organizations in all verticals and sizes are deploying digital workspaces to offer secure, remote access to employees and partners – in many cases, across a wide area of networks. Citrix workspace technologies are the most popular form of digital workspaces. In this blog, we discuss what is Citrix monitoring, why it is important, and what tools you need to monitor Citrix infrastructures effectively to ensure optimal digital employee experience (DEX).

What is the Distributed Cloud?: The Hybrid Cloud Solution Driving the Future Workplace

“It’s in the cloud!” Whether you’re talking about workplace technology or struggling to explain file-sharing to a technologically-challenged relative, we’ve all been trying to learn the ins and outs of cloud computing over recent years. It’s no easy task, as cloud computing has been changing rapidly – which brings us to the latest evolution: the distributed cloud.

Proper Python Instrumentation: 5 Things to Keep In Mind

Python’s USP as a programming language is that it’s flexible, easy to use, and quick to get started and iterate with. These virtues have led it to become the most popular programming language in 2022 and be used by millions of developers. As Python applications continue to multiply and scale to cater to millions of users worldwide, instrumentation and monitoring tools play a role more crucial than ever – in building robust, performant software.

MSP Live Chat: Feeling Lucky? Reducing Your MSP's Biggest Risks

Replay this special St. Patrick's Day edition of our MSP Live Chats! Hear candid conversations about the biggest risks facing MSP owners today — including which risky bets on growth you should avoid AND which to take! Select attendees were also given a chance to test their luck on the "Wheel of MSP Misfortune" to win a $25, $50, or $100 Amazon Gift Card. Special guests on our panel for this MSP Live Chat included Tom Lawrence (Lawrence Technology Services) and Georg Dauterman (Valiant Technology).