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EverSQL by Aiven enables fast-growing Lili to optimize databases, pre-empting performance issues and saving valuable developer time.

A detailed checklist of points you should consider before choosing a monitoring system.

Automation has become more than just a “nice to have” choice. It’s an essential part of the modern business landscape, promising increased efficiency, reduced costs, and improved accuracy. However, despite its potential benefits, many organizations struggle when trying to implement automation. In this article, we’ll explore some of the most common implementation mistakes we’ve encountered and how to navigate them effectively.

This post first appeared on Phillip's personal blog. Back in May 2023, I helped launch my first bona fide feature that uses LLMs in production. It was difficult in lots of different ways, but one thing I didn’t elaborate on in several blog posts was how lucky I was to have a coherent way to get the data I needed to make the feature useful for users.

SSL certificates create an encrypted connection between a web server and a user’s browser. This encryption ensures that any data transmitted remains private and secure, making it essential for protecting sensitive information like passwords, credit card numbers, and personal details. However, when there’s an issue with the SSL certificate, users can encounter errors that not only disrupt this secure connection but can also hint at potential security risks.

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First, when I mention Loki, I’m not talking about one of my favorite TV shows to binge-watch or the lead character played by Tom Hiddleston, who has arguably become one of my favorite characters in the Marvel universe. I’m talking about the Loki, which is a highly available, cost-effective log aggregation system that was inspired by Prometheus. While Prometheus is focused on metrics, Loki is focused on collection of logs.

In today's fast-paced digital landscape, it's not enough for companies to merely adapt to change; they must lead the way in embracing transformative technologies because it’s the only way to grow and stay competitive. In this blog, we'll explore how the fusion of digital transformation and AI transformation is shaping business environments around us.

Alert fatigue is a serious issue that affects numerous professions, e.g. in IT or healthcare. It can lead to neglecting critical events and delaying response times. Responders need to continuously monitor their systems and applications to avert possible downtime and keep operations running smoothly. However a high number of incoming alerts inundating these teams can make them less responsive. The ramifications of such disregard can severely affect the efficiency and dependability of response teams.

Even the most reliable and well-designed software systems experience failures. Tracking incident response metrics helps teams strengthen both organizational preparedness and system resilience by uncovering trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement. In short, important metrics for incident management are: Understanding these metrics helps engineering leaders improve service uptime, meet SLAs, and align operational capacity.