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Why You Should Avoid Windows Group Policy Management for CIS Compliance

Windows Group Policy Management is the default — but that doesn’t mean it’s the right fit for your organization when it comes to cybersecurity and compliance. In this blog, we’ll look specifically at the current standard for compliance through CIS benchmarks and offer up a new way to approach policy management without the default.

Monitoring Aruba Switches with Hosted Graphite and Telegraf

In today's digital landscape, network management is more important than ever. As businesses continue to expand and increase in complexity, so do their networks. Aruba switches play a vital role in this ecosystem by providing reliable, high-performance networking solutions for enterprise-level organizations. However, effective monitoring of these switches can be a challenge without the right tools at your disposal.

Introduction to Azure Cloud Services

Microsoft Azure, a forerunner in the realm of cloud computing, has revolutionized how businesses manage, store, and deploy their IT resources. However, comprehending the plethora of services and offerings provided by Azure can prove to be a daunting task. This article aims to demystify Azure’s three fundamental cloud services: Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS).

OpenOps is Available! Start Experimenting with Open Source AI

What is OpenOps? OpenOps is an open source framework for applying generative AI to workflows in a safe and responsible way. The advantages of OpenOps are: In this video, you'll learn how to set up OpenOps and start experimenting with AI on your local machine. Andrew Zigler, our Developer Advocate, will walk you through the steps and show you how the Mattermost plugin can be used to summarize calls, threads, and channels to facilitate new workflows.

Release 1.41.0 - New Agent Dashboard, Netdata Assistant, and more!

The Netdata Team is very excited to introduce you to all the new features and improvements in the new version. HIGHLIGHTS: In the last few months, we have ported and open-sourced all Netdata Cloud APIs to the Netdata Agent, allowing Netdata Parents to drive the same multi-node / infrastructure level dashboards Netdata Cloud provides! So, as of today, Netdata Agents and Parents present the same UI, exactly the same dashboard, charts and features with Netdata Cloud! 🚀

Automating IT Operations with Ansible

Think about all the IT tasks you carry out in your business. Now, imagine you could automate these jobs and shift your focus to more important assignments. Ansible could prove to be a solution to your IT challenges. It’s a software tool that streamlines IT operations, freeing up resources and labor in your organization. Learn more about Ansible and how it can help your company below.

VirtualMetric Log Monitoring: Turkcell's Splunk Migration Success Story with ClickHouse

Witness the success of the Turkcell Splunk Migration Project, where VirtualMetric emerged as the preferred log monitoring solution. With its active-active ingestion mechanism, end-to-end encryption, and pay-as-you-go model, VirtualMetric has become the go-to choice for enterprises seeking comprehensive log monitoring capabilities with minimal resource usage.

How CloudZero Provides Unit Cost Better Than Anyone Else

At CloudZero, we’re pretty proud of the fact that our platform allows you to maximize your profitability by understanding your unit costs. In fact, our platform’s ability to help you easily track and analyze unit costs is one of the things that sets us apart the most from our competitors. Here is a brief breakdown of why our method of determining your company’s unit economics is so valuable and what our competitors offer — or don’t offer — in comparison.