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DORA Metrics Considerations

DORA metrics, not to be confused with the beloved children’s cartoon character, are a bit trendy at the moment in the world of technology. The DevOps Research and Assessment group (DORA) is run out of Google. They run surveys and do research into what makes organizations successful in the Digital Age. They’re probably most well known for their yearly State of DevOps Reports and the book Accelerate.

Monitoring Microsoft SQL Server login audit events in Graylog

One of the most important events you should be monitoring on your network is failed and successful logon events. What comes to most people’s minds when they think of authentication auditing is OS level login events, but you should be logging all authentication events regardless of application or platform. Not only should we monitor these events across our network, but we should also normalize this data so that we can correlate events between these platforms.

New Service Graph Connector brings open-source data to the workspace

Since ServiceNow launched the Service Graph Connector for OpenTelemetry in the Innovation Lab in April 2023, we’ve seen customers use it in pre-production environments. Today, I’m excited to announce that the Service Graph Connector for OpenTelemetry is generally available for production. Service Graph Connectors allow customers to load large volumes of data quickly and easily into their configuration management database (CMDB).

Pushing a project to GitLab

GitLab is a collaborative Git repository that fosters open-source development by offering both free open and private repositories. With its extensive features such as issue tracking and wikis, GitLab empowers teams to collaborate effectively and create exceptional software solutions. GitHub and Bitbucket are similar tools. CircleCI has launched support for Gitlab, so it is helpful to learn to use it. In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to push a project to GitLab.

How to Build Relationships Without a Water Cooler

For decades, the water cooler reigned as an iconic symbol of the modern workplace. It served as a gathering spot, a catalyst for spontaneous conversations, and a social hub where colleagues from different departments would converge and share stories that transcended the boundaries of job titles and hierarchies. Jokes were cracked, personal anecdotes were shared, and friendships were forged.

Five Tools for Profiling Rails Apps

A Rails profiler is a tool used to analyze the performance of your Ruby on Rails application. It helps identify bottlenecks, memory leaks, and other performance issues, allowing you to optimize your code and improve overall web application speed. Profilers are essential in ensuring your web application runs smoothly and delivers a better user experience.

Portable Storage vs Traditional Storage: Which is Right for Your Business?

As a business owner, one of the important decisions you will have to make is choosing the right storage option for your company. There are two main options: portable storage and traditional storage. Each option has its advantages and disadvantages, and it is essential to understand these before making a decision. In this blog, we will explore the differences between portable and traditional storage and help you determine which option is right for your business.

Unlocking Success: Essential Steps for Sustainable Business Growth

Do you want to unlock the success of your business while ensuring its sustainable growth? If so, certain steps can help guide and guarantee this process. Knowing what these essential steps are is key for any organization looking to reach its goals. With an effective workflow in place, our businesses can gain greater clarity and establish achievable objectives along the way. In this blog post, we'll discuss the importance of understanding each step in detail.

DevOps Culture and Innovation: Empowering Startups to Drive Continuous Improvement and Growth

In today's fast-paced and competitive business landscape, startups need to embrace a culture of continuous improvement and innovation to stay ahead. DevOps, with its focus on collaboration, automation, and agility, has emerged as a powerful approach to foster a culture of innovation within startups. By breaking down silos, streamlining processes, and leveraging automation tools, startups can empower their teams to drive continuous improvement and fuel growth. This article explores the significance of DevOps culture in startups, its impact on innovation, and the strategies for building a thriving DevOps culture to fuel startup success.