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How to test a MongoDB NoSQL database

Most development teams know that testing the application layer of a system (a.k.a the codebase) is of vital importance. Testing the data layer (the database) is just as important. To perform database testing, you construct queries to assert and validate the database operations, structures, and attributes required by the application connecting to the database.

How to Transform the Way Your Company Manages Its IT Infrastructure

In today's competitive business world, your company cannot afford to waste time or money when it comes to managing its IT infrastructure. Staying ahead of the curve and ensuring efficiency is key for any organization that wants to see success in the long run. If you're looking to revolutionize how your company manages its IT operations, here are some tips on transforming your tech stack and making sure every department runs like a well-oiled machine.

How Much Does Capital One Spend On AWS?

Capital One offers a variety of financial products, such as credit cards, financial accounts, and auto financing. Now, Capital One might appear as a leading financial institution. But it views itself as a technology company that provides financial services — rather than a financial services company that uses technology. Capital One has differentiated itself as an innovator throughout its 30-year history.

Navigating Common SharePoint Pitfalls

Access-related challenges form a significant portion of the common issues encountered within SharePoint environments. These challenges can manifest in numerous forms, including denied access to resources, unresponsive buttons, or dysfunctional links. Unveiling the root causes and solutions to these access challenges is crucial for maintaining a seamless SharePoint user experience.

Service Blueprinting and Orchestration for Elevated Customer Experiences

Chances are, you’re familiar with the strategy of adding an additional “9” to service level agreements (SLAs) to boost the experiences your organization provides. With plenty of ways to do so, there’s one that particularly stands out among the others: Service Blueprinting. Banking executive Lynn Shostack in 1984 first described a service blueprint in a Harvard Business Review publication.

What is Gremlin?

Today’s technology leaders are facing a reliability gap. Customers expect their apps to be fast and available. But with Devops and distributed systems driving more speed and complexity, it’s harder than ever to find and fix the reliability risks that can impact customer experience–before it’s too late. To close the Reliability gap, we need a reliability strategy. One that’s proactive, measurable, built-in and automated. We need a reliability platform.

3 Ways to Sell DORA to Your Boss

3 Ways to Sell DORA to Your Boss. If you've bought into the concept of DORA, and now it's time to get your boss on board, these three tips will help you succeed. Just remember: Give Sleuth a try and see how we give teams actionable insights on how to improve, no-code automations to instantly ship improvements, and metrics to measure their impact — all in a way that both managers and developers love.

400x deploy frequency? One team's DORA success

Is 400x deploy frequency possible? One team achieved it with the DORA philosophy and metrics. It doesn't happen overnight, but it's possible if you commit to it. Nathen Harvey shares a DORA success story. Give Sleuth a try and see how we give teams actionable insights on how to improve, no-code automations to instantly ship improvements, and metrics to measure their impact — all in a way that both managers and developers love.

Gremlin for DORA compliance: how financial services firms build digital resilience-and prove it

The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) is set to significantly impact the financial sector. Coming into full effect in 2025, this EU regulation will set new standards for information and communications technology (ICT) risk management. In this landscape, how can financial firms ensure they’re not only compliant, but also operationally resilient?