While CloudWatch offers basic monitoring and log aggregation, it lacks the contextual depth, multi-cloud integration, and cost efficiency required by modern IT operations. In this post, learn how Kentik delivers more detailed insights, faster queries, and more cost-effective coverage across various cloud and on-premises resources.

The popularity of open source software continues to soar alongside growth in cloud usage, including multi-cloud and hybrid cloud infrastructure. Pluralsight's State of Cloud 2023 report revealed that 65% of organizations actively leverage multi-cloud environments. Open source software is prized, in part, because it enables freedom of choice in an organization’s tech stack, especially in complex deployment environments.

Today, Catchpoint is pleased to be sharing the results of our Global Explicit Congestion Notification (ECN) Bleaching Rates measurement campaign, covering the state of ECN bleaching worldwide, according to Catchpoint’s perspective. ISPs, telecoms and streaming services, among others (this information should be of interest to anyone with ISP dependencies), will be able to draw on this information to determine if your network or an upstream network is experiencing ECN bleaching.

Creating user-friendly solutions is crucial as it enhances the overall user experience and increases customer engagement. By making products easier to use and navigate, we ensure that users are more satisfied and likely to continue using them. At Qovery, we continuously deliver new features to enhance the developer experience. In this article, I will present our design process.

As a site reliability engineer, you need constant vigilance and a keen eye for detail if you want to manage your Kubernetes infrastructure effectively. As part of that effort, you need to see the historical data from your pods, nodes, and clusters — even after they’ve been deleted or recreated. Many SREs rely on kubectl for this, and while it’s indispensable for real-time Kubernetes management, it presents some significant challenges with historical data.

Imagine if your business operations ran like clockwork every single day. That's where BAU support comes in—it's crucial for keeping things running smoothly. BAU, or Business as Usual, might not sound glamorous, but it's the foundation that keeps your organization running smoothly. From applying security patches to providing user support, these routine tasks are vital for maintaining stability and preventing disruptions.

The previous post laid out the basic idea of instrumentation and how OpenTelemetry’s auto-instrumentation can get teams started. However, you can’t rely only on auto-instrumentation. This post will discuss the limitations in more detail and how a CoPE can help teams overcome them.

The “cloud native” conversation is transitioning from the enterprise data center into the telecommunications world, just in time for a new generation of 5G and AI/ML enabled telecom services. Couched in that conversation are some important nuances about what constitutes a truly cloud-native solution versus a cloud-capable solution.

Have you ever wondered how businesses manage the value of their technology over time? The depreciation of IT assets plays a crucial role in this process. As technology evolves rapidly, understanding how to account for the decline in value of these IT assets becomes essential for financial health and strategic planning.

In today’s complex digital landscape, incorporating security from the ground up is not merely a best practice—it is essential. The recent Azure and CrowdStrike outage underscores the importance of integrating robust security practices into our software development and operational processes. At SolarWinds, we are committed to the principles of Secure by Design, making security fundamental to every phase of our product lifecycle.