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Filtering Metrics with the observIQ OpenTelemetry Collector

In this post, we will address the common monitoring use case of filtering metrics within the observIQ OpenTelemetry (OTEL) collector. Whether the metrics are deemed unnecessary, or they are filtered for security concerns, the process is fairly straightforward. For our sample environment, we will use MySQL on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8. The destination exporter will be to Google Cloud Operations, but the process is exporter agnostic.

Short and Exciting Journey of M1 Build Agent Configuration

Back in November 2020 Apple’s M1 chip was introduced and as the end users moved forward to M1 based Macs it became mandatory to build applications that are compatible with the new technology. The M1 chip has incredible improvements and features but I won’t cover them in this post.There are many resources on the internet covering this and I encourage you to explore them. In this post I will cover several challenges I tackled while setting up an M1 build.

OpenTracing vs. OpenTelemetry

Monitoring and observability have increased with software applications moving from monolithic to distributed microservice architectures. While observability and application monitoring share similar definitions, they also have some differences. The purpose of both monitoring and observability is to find issues in an application. However, monitoring aims to capture already known issues and display them on a dashboard to understand their root cause and the time they occurred.

Customer success story: How AASCC built network resilience during the pandemic using OpManager

Al Ain Sports & Culture Club (AASCC) is at the forefront of sporting excellence in the UAE, striving to bring unmatched success to the nation in all sports’ fields. AASCC has achieved an impressive track record across sports during the past four decades, with soccer as its flagship. AASCC has brought its local community together, cultivated a rich history, and promoted economic development in the UAE.

Effective IoT security requires collaboration and clarity

When firefighters arrive at burning buildings, they must contain the blaze, rescue inhabitants and keep calm under pressure. As IoT devices are increasingly deployed throughout cities, firefighters could have access to more information that could save more lives and lead to less lost property through use of real-time data about surroundings impacting people in need.

Data Protection Plan: Guide & 8 Steps for Creation

There has been a sharp increase in the amount of personal and organizational data that is stored online and on devices. Losing this data could result in disastrous consequences for businesses or individuals, which means that data protection is certainly necessary. Data protection plans are essential for the safety and security of data within all organizations.

Five key initiatives for organizations to embrace a customer-focused culture

Being customer-centric is the need of the hour. In this era of instant gratification, it is more crucial than ever for businesses to cultivate a culture that values customer satisfaction. A single viral tweet or negative review can significantly impact your bottom line. In reality, many of these reviews are likely being read by your prospective customers as they decide whether or not to make a purchase.

June 2022 update: We are back with improved up/down emails, reports, affiliate system and more

Hi folks! It’s been a while since the last update post. But don’t worry, it’s not because we were lazy. We’ve just been really busy preparing new, interesting things. Let’s take a closer look at them.