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The future of Kubernetes networking: Cilium and other CNIs with Canonical Kubernetes

Choosing the right Container Network Interface (CNI) for Kubernetes is critical to achieving optimal performance, security, and scalability. With the launch of Canonical Kubernetes LTS (long-term support) last month, Canonical decided to integrate Cilium as the default CNI in order to reflect our commitment to delivering a modern, security-maintained, high-performance Kubernetes experience.

Essential Steps for Troubleshooting Network Problems

Everyone has a story about that one road trip where traffic got backed up, making people late to the event. When you have network connectivity problems, your information highway gets clogged up, making it difficult for users to access resources efficiently. While network troubleshooting strategies may seem simple, a lot of nuance and complexity lies in the activities when you dig into your data.

G2 Names Progress WhatsUp Gold a Leader in Network Traffic Analysis Grid Report

G2 has unveiled the leaders in the Network Traffic Analysis Grid Report, and the Progress WhatsUp Gold solution is one of them. Over 100+ G2 users have indicated that they are satisfied with WhatsUp Gold Network Traffic Analysis (NTA) and its numerous other features. The report states that 88% of users would highly recommend the WhatsUp Gold solution. In their quarterly reports, G2 will display leaders in particular technology sectors.

DX Operational Observability: Troubleshoot WebHook Notification Channels with WebHook Data Collector

The power of AIOps and Observability relies on the ability to ingest, normalize, and correlate the large volumes and huge variety of data available to IT operations teams. With its support for both Broadcom and third-party data, DX Operational Observability (DX O2) gives these teams unmatched observability and insights. With so much data coming to DX O2, monitoring operators need to be notified when important events may occur: Without notifications, important alerts may be overlooked.

How SNMP traps help prevent network failures: A use case analysis

You're likely well aware of how damaging network downtime can be to an enterprise's revenue, reputation, and overall operational efficiency. But what if you could spot potential issues before they turn into major problems? That's how Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) traps help enterprises stay ahead of failures and keep networks running smoothly. SNMP traps are an essential tool for network observability in enterprises looking to maximize uptime, optimize costs, and enhance resilience.

Is It Time to Switch Your Network Monitoring Tool? How to Know & Choose the Right Upgrade

A while ago, your company chose a network monitoring tool that worked perfectly — back when most employees worked in the office, networks were centralized, applications ran on-premise, and "the cloud" was just a buzzword.

From surface-level to strategic: Benefits of network traffic analysis

Enterprises are experiencing fluctuations in workforce dynamics amidst the insurgence of new technologies while also tackling the growing prevalence of cyberthreats. They are increasingly turning to cloud technologies, which are scalable and flexible, to adapt to these changes.

Load Balancing VMware Horizon's UDP and TCP Traffic: A Guide with HAProxy

If you’ve worked with VMware Horizon (now Omnissa Horizon), you know it’s a common way for enterprise users to connect to remote desktops. But for IT engineers and DevOps teams? It’s a whole different story. Horizon’s custom protocols and complex connection requirements make load balancing a bit tricky. With its recent sale to Omnissa, the technology hasn’t changed—but neither has the headache of managing it effectively.