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Querying Arrow tables with DataFusion in Python

InfluxDB v3 allows users to write data at a rate of 4.3 million points per second. However, an incredibly fast ingest rate like this is meaningless without the ability to query that data. Apache DataFusion is an “extensible query execution framework, written in Rust, that uses Apache Arrow as its in-memory format.” It enables 5–25x faster query responses across a broad range of query types compared to previous versions of InfluxDB that didn’t use the Apache ecosystem.

Prioritize and promote service observability best practices with Service Scorecards

The Datadog Service Catalog consolidates knowledge of your organization’s services and shows you information about their performance, reliability, and ownership in a central location. The Service Catalog now includes Service Scorecards, which inform service owners, SREs, and other stakeholders throughout your organization of any gaps in observability or deviations from reliability best practices.

Accessible Home Diagnostic Services for Seniors: Tailored Solutions for Well-Being

As we age, health monitoring becomes increasingly important, and for many seniors, the convenience of accessible home diagnostic services can make all the difference. These specialized services are designed with the unique needs of older adults in mind, offering a range of diagnostic assessments, from osteoporosis screening to cognitive health evaluations. In this article, we'll explore the significance of these home diagnostic solutions for seniors and how they contribute to overall well-being.

How to Monitor Internet SLAs (Service-Level Agreements)

Whether you're streaming a movie, conducting a crucial Zoom meeting, or managing a data-intensive enterprise, a reliable Internet connection is non-negotiable. The Internet is expected to be fast, always available, and capable of handling your specific needs. But how can you ensure that your Internet service provider (ISP) is meeting these expectations? The answer lies in Internet Service Level Agreements (or Internet SLAs).

Using the Cribl API - Part 1

Cribl’s interface is Super Neato: Reactive, beautiful, and easy to use. But sometimes you need to access settings and configurations programmatically. The good news is that interactive API docs are baked into your Cribl instance. The better news is that everything that happens in the GUI is making API calls. With your browser’s developer mode, you can easily take a peak behind the curtain to see exactly how the API was called and what the payload looked like.

Kubernetes Unpacked: Driving Enterprise Success with Cloud-Native

Supercharge your production timelines by watching "Kubernetes Unpacked: Driving Enterprise Success with Cloud-Native Architecture." In this video, Andreas Prins, StackState's CEO, investigates why Kubernetes has emerged as the leading OS of the cloud and delves into why businesses worldwide are choosing it as their container orchestrator.

What is Service Desk and how does it help IT departments?

Skilled IT leaders understand that consistent and sustainable growth comes with a number of significant challenges. Developing IT growth requires a cohesive strategy that aligns perfectly with the engine of that operation: And that is Service Desk, the undisputed main character of this journey.

Start with Traces, not with Logs: How Honeycomb Helped Massdriver Reduce Alert Fatigue

Massdriver is a cloud operations platform that makes it easier for engineering teams to build, deploy, and scale cloud-native applications. While many companies use this lofty language to make similar promises, Dave Williams, CTO and co-founder at Massdriver, means it. Before Massdriver, Dave worked in product engineering where he was constantly bogged down with DevOps toil. He spent his time doing everything except what he was hired to do: write software.