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Network Observability: Mastering Infrastructure Data for Smarter IT

If you want to know exactly what’s on your network and how it’s all connected in real time, then network observability is the answer. Network observability pulls data from sources across your network infrastructure to model a detailed view of your systems and how they interact. This lets you understand exactly what’s happening on your network at any given moment so you can optimize performance.

Product Release Notes October 2024

The easier it is for you to get data into CloudZero, the easier it’ll be to maximize your cloud efficiency. This month’s updates have entirely to do with ease of use: a drag-and-drop method to get unit cost metric data into the product, an improved MongoDB integration, and continued improvements to our AnyCost API and cost integrations.

Having a "Secure Network" or "Secure Devices" Isn't Enough Anymore. So, What Is?

There’s this notion that a secure network of devices is not good enough…that what you need is a network of secure devices. However, at Zebra, we believe the only thing that’s acceptable these days is a secure network of secure devices. That’s why we’re working with Google Cloud and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. to look deep into on-prem and cloud architectures to implement the best security features at every potential access point.

Types of Intrusion Detection Systems: Network vs. Host-Based IDS

Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) are specialized security tools that are designed to detect and respond to suspicious activities within an organization's network or on individual computer systems. Their primary objective is to identify anomalous patterns or behaviors that may indicate a security incident. These anomalies may include unauthorized access attempts, suspicious patterns in network traffic, or alterations to critical system files.

New IT Disruptions Shake Up the Enterprise Landscape

Recent IT disruptions have been the causes of great changes in the very core of doing business worldwide, presenting both challenges and opportunities in their wake. As such, organizations continue to embrace these changes through emerging technologies, operations, workforce interactions, and customer experience. Therefore, digitization and the adoption of innovative solutions are key to maintaining competitive advantages.

How Confident is Your Organization in Its Modernization Efforts?

How would your organization rate its modernization? With technology moving at warp speed, most firms are behind the times. A recent report from Forbes said that 70% of digital transformations fail. With the requirement for modernization within IT infrastructure growing tremendously, competitiveness and relevance continue to be increasingly difficult. This begs the question: Just how prepared is your organization to navigate these changes effectively? Understanding your readiness can empower you to utilize Pasadena's technical services in developing a modernization strategy that fosters success.

Microsoft Azure Spot Virtual Machines: Your Complete Guide to Azure Spot VMs

Microsoft offers several cost-saving opportunities with Azure pricing. Azure Reserved Instances, Azure Savings Plan, Azure Hybrid Benefit… all can help you save a pretty penny if you know what you’re doing. If you’re looking to cut costs with your Azure VMs, Spot VMs can be the way to go – but the risks can be just as high as the rewards. How do you help your FinOps organization save big – and improve your chances of avoiding a complete resource shutdown?

Linux Load Average Myths and Realities

When it comes to monitoring system performance on Linux, the load average is one of the most referenced metrics. Displayed prominently in tools like top, uptime, and htop, it’s often used as a quick gauge of system load and capacity. But how reliable is it? For complex, multi-threaded applications, load average can paint a misleading picture of actual system performance.

Azure Kubernetes Service Pricing: Complete Guide to Optimizing AKS Spend

Tired of managing your Kubernetes clusters all on your own? Don’t have the time to figure out how to deploy, run, and optimize usage? Azure has just the thing for you: Azure Kubernetes Services. This article will cover everything you need to know about Azure Kubernetes Services, how it works, what the Azure pricing will be, whether you should use it, and, if so, how to save on your cloud cost.
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