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Unlocking the Power of IIS Logs: A Comprehensive Guide

IIS (Internet Information Services) is a web server developed by Microsft, shipped as a part of the Windows Server services. It’s used to host and manage web applications and services. IIS is a particularly robust web server solution that is tightly integrated with the Windows operating system, making it a natural choice for organizations that rely on other Microsoft products.

Our team's learnings from Kubecon: Use Exemplars, Configuring OTel, and OTTL cookbook

A few weeks ago, members of Mezmo were at Kubecon and attended several sessions. You can see a post with my recap and session highlights. Today, though, I’m going to discuss three sessions that my colleagues found interesting for our peers in Observability.

Data Warehouse vs. Database: Differences Explained

If you're new to working with data, you might have heard of databases and data warehouses. But do you know what sets them apart? Knowing the differences between data warehouses and databases can clear up a lot of confusion for many people, especially with the volume of data we have these days. In this blog post, I'll discuss the differences between these two types of data systems. I'll also provide some examples to help illustrate the points made.

Elastic vs Sumo Logic: Build vs buy the right logging platform

When it comes to logging tools, organizations often face a classic tech dilemma: build vs. buy. Should you invest in a robust, ready-to-use SaaS solution like Sumo Logic or dive into the customization rabbit hole with a PaaS option like Elastic? It's a debate as old as time—well, as old as software, anyway. Let's break it down in a way that actually makes sense, and hopefully, it’ll spark less drama than the pineapple-on-pizza debate.

Break down barriers to log collection with Sumo Logic's Universal Connector

Today’s dynamic multi-cloud ecosystems receive logs from countless sources. Relying on custom collectors and integrations can lead to tool sprawl, pipeline breakdowns, and time-consuming maintenance. Enter Sumo Logic’s Universal Connector, your streamlined solution for collecting logs from any source. With seamless API integrations, Universal Connector simplifies log collection and eliminates the overhead of building custom pipelines.

Incident Management for Software Engineers: Lessons from Production Fires

A notification "Critical: Payment processing down" is every software engineer's nightmare - a production incident that demands immediate attention. But the truth is that production incidents are inevitable. The question isn't whether they'll happen, but how well you'll respond when they do. In this article I explore the lessons I learned from real-world production fires.