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Guide to unit testing

Unit testing is a software testing methodology that tests the behavior of individual functional units of code. Through unit testing, developers can verify that their code performs as intended. Providing an opportunity to catch bugs, validate the implementation of logic, and assess the quality of the code, unit testing enhances the quality of applications and preemptively identifies problems before they become major issues.

How To Monitor Kubernetes with Splunk Infrastructure Monitoring

Kubernetes is the standard for orchestrating containerized microservices — but it can present some monitoring challenges. Luckily, we’ve already covered why monitoring Kubernetes is a must-do, the basics of how to do it, and the options you have for collecting monitoring data from a K8s environment.

Introducing Megaport NAT Gateway

Cut your traditional NAT gateway costs by 70% or more with Megaport’s new software solution. For large businesses, Network Address Translation (NAT) is a must. But when speaking with our enterprise customers about the software side of their architecture, the complaint was always the same: The ballooning egress fees that come with moving massive amounts of data quickly become a major cost burden.

What is Platform Engineering and Why is it Important?

Without the right frameworks in place, software development often feels like managing a project with too many moving parts and no cohesive plan. A good solution to this problem would be having a unified platform that streamlines processes, integrates tools, and provides consistency across the development lifecycle. That’s what platform engineering offers—it simplifies the complexities of software development by making it easier to build, deploy, and maintain digital infrastructure.

Redgate Monitor Support for Azure PostgreSQL Flexible Server

Azure Flexible Server joins the suite of PostgreSQL hosting platforms supported by Redgate Monitor, which also includes Linux hosts or VMs, Amazon RDS and Aurora. Our goal is to provide you with a single-pane-of-glass view of your entire PostgreSQL estate, whether it’s running in Azure, AWS, or on-prem, ensuring simpler troubleshooting, better insights, and faster performance tuning.

Strategic IP address management (IPAM): A must-have solution for high volume networks

Managing enterprise IT infrastructure isn’t just about staying afloat—it’s about being one step ahead with strategic IP address management in modern enterprise IT. Each day, IT teams grapple with network sprawl, security challenges, and the constant demand for scalability. But here’s a question: how does your enterprise manage its IP address space? If your answer is “manually” or “through spreadsheets,” it’s time to rethink your approach.

Traditional IT CMDB vs. Data Center CMDB: What's the Difference?

When it comes to managing IT and data center assets, organizations often rely on a Configuration Management Database (CMDB). But not all CMDBs are created equal. While a traditional IT CMDB helps track hardware, software, and configurations, a Data Center CMDB is specifically designed to manage the physical infrastructure, capacity, and dependencies within a data center. Understanding the differences between these two types of CMDBs is critical for optimizing operations and ensuring complete visibility.

Why Cybersecurity Asset Management is Crucial for Cyber Hygiene

The concept of managing IT assets for security purposes has been around since the earliest days of computer networks in business. However, the term “Cybersecurity Asset Management (CAM)” itself is relatively new, however, Teneo have been opening minds to CAM for some time now, here is a summary of what it is and why it’s so important as part of maintaining good Cyber Hygiene.