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Discover Database Servers In 3 Steps

I recently had a cloud migration client who was at the beginning stage of their discovery phase and looking to jump straight to “which database platforms should I be using in the cloud?” - a tall ask you might say, but following the three steps below they were able to discover and analyze all of their database servers in just two weeks.

Five Hidden Security Risks You May Find with Traditional Backup Mechanisms

It’s always been important for managed services providers (MSPs) to exercise backup best practices but this has become even more important with the pandemic having reset employees’ expectations around remote work. Up to 74% of professionals believe that remote work is here to stay according to Growmotely, while 16% of companies globally are already completely remote and 40% offer hybrid working.

How You Can Work with Microsoft And Telcos To Tap Into Global Business Infrastructure

Microsoft does a great job investing in its network, to the point where it has the second-largest reach of any business in the world. Tapping into that connectivity, and the partner telcos who help make it happen, is a big factor in getting the best Teams service quality available.

Alerts in Sematext | Sematext Cloud Guide

Alerts are one of the most necessary features in any monitoring tool. Sematext Cloud comes with a whole host of alerts to keep you informed and updated on your system's performance. Sematext Comes with alert presets for 100+ integrations, so you can spend less time creating alerts and more time on what matters. Send Notifications and Alerts for yourself and the whole team via Slack, OpsGenie, paper duty, and many more. Monitor multiple distributed systems from a single UI.

Your Checklist for an Application Blocklist

With the advent of remote and hybrid work, the line that separates work from personal life is increasingly hazier. This thinking applies especially to our digital lives. When work still revolved around fixed hours on-site, admins could easily determine which applications to block. For example, a worker should not be able to access the Netflix application at the office during business hours.

Java vs Python: Code examples and comparison

As two of the most popular and practical languages out there, should you choose Java or Python for your next project? Is one of these languages a clear-cut better option? The answer is a long one. According to GitHub’s annual Octoverse report, Python has now climbed to the second most popular language in usage, pushing Java down to third place.

Overcome your virtual machine monitoring woes with OpManager

As enterprises move towards a digital-first strategy, they rely much more on their IT infrastructures. An organization’s infrastructure drives the entire business and thus must be aligned with the organization’s business goals. This crucial task of managing an enterprise’s infrastructure brings its own share of difficulties to the table. However, the primary concern is to ensure the infrastructure’s scalability and optimal performance.

What is the most common cause of hydraulic pump failure?

Hydraulic pumps are an essential part of modern manufacturing. They're used to move fluids-from oil to water-in various industrial applications, from agriculture to construction. Given their importance, it's not surprising that hydraulic pump failures are common. This blog post will explore the most common causes of hydraulic pump failure and what you can do to prevent them.