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Developers aren't lazy – but sometimes cloud service defaults can be. Here’s what to look out for, and how Azure is changing the game. Let’s face it: Developers can sometimes be labeled as “laissez faire” when it comes to security. But is that really fair? In reality, it’s not about being lax or lazy; it’s about the default configurations of many cloud services setting the security bar too low on initial deployment.

NANOG 93 brought the networking community together for insightful discussions on the future of connectivity, emphasizing continuous learning, adaptation, and collaboration. Justin Ryburn highlights key takeaways from this premier event in the world of networking.

Mission-critical communication networks are the backbone of strategic national assets, including sectors such as energy (electricity, gas, oil, nuclear), transportation, water supply, governmental operations, and military communications.

Ever wonder how the Internet actually works? It’s not just magic (though it sometimes feels that way). Behind every webpage you load, every video call you make, and every meme you send, tiny digital messengers called network packets are zipping through cyberspace, carrying data from one point to another. Think of them as the text messages of the Internet; small, efficient, and sometimes frustrating when they don’t arrive on time. But what exactly are network packets? How do they work?

If you're looking for a straightforward way to collect NGINX metrics via OpenTelemetry and send them to your Graphite-based monitoring setup, this article is for you! With minimal configuration you’ll be collecting key metrics from your NGINX connections within minutes. In this article, we'll explain how to install the OpenTelemetry Collector, and easily configure it to receive and export NGINX metrics to a Hosted Carbon endpoint.

Whether you're a business owner or an IT pro, you know that a solid network is the foundation of your organization’s success. And that’s where Network Reliability comes in. Think about it: a key video call with a client, a crucial file transfer right before a deadline, or an online transaction on your e-commerce site. What do they all have in common? They all depend on a network that just works—no glitches, no interruptions.