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Karapace, started by Aiven, is being picked up more and more by companies as an open source alternative for Apache Kafka® Schema Registry and REST API.

When it comes to the world of IT, many things can go wrong on devices and with software. These imperfections can often result in security risks and vulnerabilities, so patches are applied to fix any defects. Patch management consists of managing the identification and remediation of these vulnerabilities in your IT environment. Patching is one of the most important components when it comes to managing IT vulnerabilities, so it is crucial to have an effective patch management policy in place.

Enterprise Alert offers the ability to get in touch with your users multiple ways to help you fit your business needs. We at Derdack pride ourselves in being customer first when it comes to not only product enhancements and features but also support and building that customer/vendor relationship that lasts for years. We want to ensure that you and your users have the abilities needed to handle any situation that may arise.

As a framework for goal-setting, the Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) methodology is an incredibly useful tool when implemented properly. It can help your engineering team better plan and stay aligned toward common objectives through the duration of the development process. On an individual level, OKRs can also encourage each team member to make personal progress toward their own goals or common team goals that would benefit the company.

Relabeling is a powerful tool that allows you to classify and filter Prometheus targets and metrics by rewriting their label set. The purpose of this post is to explain the value of Prometheus’ relabel_config block, the different places where it can be found, and its usefulness in taming Prometheus metrics. Much of the content here also applies to Grafana Agent users. For reference, here’s our guide to Reducing Prometheus metrics usage with relabeling.

In part 1 of the CLI Stands For…A CLI Into Series, we outline why you would want to use the CLI, some of the benefits of doing so, and a bit of CLI history and terminology. In part 2 – An Introduction to Shell Commands, get ready to roll up your sleeves and dive into a deeper understanding of the terminal.

What do you picture when you think of the Everywhere Workplace? Your home office, beloved pet curled up at your feet, coffee brewing in the next room? Or maybe working in the mountains or at the seashore or some other idyllic location? There’s more to the Everywhere Workplace than exotic work settings.

Ransomware is on everyone’s minds these days, with attacks against small businesses, hospitals, and local governments increasingly in the headlines. Managed IT service providers are experiencing a dramatic increase in attempted cyberattacks.