Monitoring your Logstash service is crucial for several reasons, especially given its pivotal role in log processing and data pipeline architectures. Logstash often operates as part of the Elastic Stack (formerly known as ELK Stack, for Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana), ingesting data from various sources, transforming it, and then outputting it to a storage and visualization layer.

In the dynamic landscape of data center management, staying ahead of regulatory changes is paramount. As the push for sustainability intensifies, European data center professionals are facing a new challenge in the form of Regulation 2023/1542. This regulation mandates reporting on battery recycling by mid-2025. Let's delve into what this means for data centers and how you can prepare.

At observIQ, we’ve seen continuous customer interest in scalable and performant observability solutions for Windows environments. As of 2023, Windows is estimated to be deployed to 75% of desktops worldwide. Unsurprisingly, we commonly speak to CTOs, DevOps, and IT managers responsible for managing fleets of thousands of Windows-based end-user and point-of-sale systems in the Financial, Healthcare, Insurance, and Education sectors.

There was recently some confusion in the office that I thought was worth researching and addressing. Depending on who you are talking to, you may hear the acronym DORA in one of two contexts. (OK, three if you’re talking to a preschooler!) It might be in relation to DORA metrics–that is, a set of metrics associated with DevOps Research and Assessment.

Infrastructure monitoring metrics ensure the smooth operation and optimal performance of modern-day systems and networks. In today's fast-paced and highly competitive business environment, organizations rely heavily on their IT infrastructure to support their operations and deliver quality customer services. As such, any downtime or performance issues can significantly impact their bottom line.

In today's cloud-centric IT landscape, cloud access security brokers (CASBs) have become pivotal in managing and securing cloud applications. CASBs act as gatekeepers, enabling enterprises to extend their security policies beyond their own infrastructure and into the cloud. CASBs work by performing various kinds of network monitoring—they track user activities, data movement, and application usage within cloud environments.

From the computer, we increasingly perform different tasks simultaneously (listening to music while writing a report, receiving files by email and downloading videos), which involve executing commands, and sending and receiving data. Over time, computer performance can suffer if CPU usage is not optimized. But what is a CPU?

Employees are the lifeblood of every business. Their investment, efforts, commitment, and approach towards a job make it possible for the organization to successfully operate. Loyal and motivated employees are important for every company and evolving workplace. Therefore, it’s important to keep them motivated and engaged in order to boost the organization’s productivity and reach targeted milestones.