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For most network operations teams today, there are a dizzying array of technologies in play, and more keep getting added to the mix. To efficiently manage these multi-vendor, multi-technology environments, it is vital to leverage network observability solutions that provide comprehensive coverage. This post examines how DX NetOps by Broadcom helps address this imperative.

In recent years, hybrid work approaches have grown increasingly commonplace, and for a significant percentage of users, VPN is the go-to approach for accessing secured corporate resources and services. In fact, one article reveals that 72% of desktop and laptop users employ a VPN. As the reliance on hybrid work models and VPN connectivity continues to grow, VPN health has emerged as a critical success factor for businesses.

It may be an obvious thing to say, but it’s true: every organization is different. DX NetOps is very much designed with that reality in mind. At Broadcom, the DX NetOps product team’s goal is to provide smart default dashboards and reports, but also to give customers all the capabilities they need to tailor views to their specific environments, personnel, objectives, and goals.

In recent years, we’ve significantly advanced how we think about and use topology within AIOps and Observability solutions from Broadcom, while solidly building on our innovative domain tools. We’re eager to share these innovations, advancements, and benefits for IT operations. In this blog post, we level-set on the topic of topology, clarify several important concepts, and discuss the decisive role topology plays in delivering powerful capabilities for AIOps and Observability from Broadcom.

DevOps Research and Assessment (DORA) metrics are a ubiquitous measure of DevOps performance. These metrics are used in nearly every enterprise engaged in software development. DORA metrics help measure DevOps maturity, identify bottlenecks, and guide quality and process improvements. Despite their popularity, DORA metrics are generally considered difficult to measure and are primarily used by technical teams within the context of their respective domains.

As enterprises advance on their cloud/modernization journeys, many teams struggle to achieve full stack observability. These teams are finding that mainframe systems are a ”critical path” for applications that deliver business-critical digital services to customers, partners, and employees.

Let’s dive into the world of Objective Monitors in the context of Active Directory (AD) servers and explore why monitoring them using DX Unified Infrastructure Management (UIM) is crucial.

Today, cloud computing has become the backbone of modern business operations. Companies across the globe rely on cloud services for computing, networking, storage, cybersecurity, and their day-to-day operations. However, the outage involving Microsoft and CrowdStrike has underscored vulnerabilities and risks associated with dependence on the cloud.

A constant challenge in business is aligning stakeholders, customers, and employees behind a single mission. Carefully crafted plans often fail spectacularly as a result of complexity. Some of these efforts fail slowly; some even before execution begins. Especially when collaboration is important, simplicity can make challenging work innately more understandable, measurable, and engaging.