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May The 4th Be With You: The Internet In Space and Star Wars Universe

Happy May the 4th be with you day! For all you lovers of Star Wars, technology, or space exploration, we've created this article to show examples of how the internet was used in space in your favorite Star Wars films, prequels, sequels, and TV shows. We will then return to Earth to see how the internet in space is currently used by astronauts on the International Space Station and what the future holds for the internet in space due to current advances in satellite internet. But before we jump in...

Linux Coredumps (Part 2) Shrinking the Core

In our previous article, we outlined what a Linux coredump is and how they work under the hood. One common constraint we see in embedded Linux, however, is a limited amount of storage space. Whether we’re trying to limit writes to disk, or need to reserve most of the disk space available to a device for other data, sometimes we just don’t have enough space to store coredumps.

Easily Query Multiple Metrics in Prometheus

In monitoring setups, working with a single metric rarely tells the complete story. The real power of Prometheus lies in its ability to query multiple metrics simultaneously, creating connections between different data points that reveal the true state of your systems. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about crafting effective multi-metric queries in Prometheus – from basic concepts to advanced techniques that will help you monitor and troubleshoot your infrastructure.

Apache Logs Explained: A Guide for Effective Troubleshooting

Apache logs are a critical tool for monitoring your web server, but they can often feel overwhelming. For DevOps teams, understanding these logs is essential for diagnosing issues and maintaining system reliability. In this guide, we'll explore the setup and analysis of Apache logs, offering practical tips to help you make sense of them and use them effectively for troubleshooting and optimization.

A Practical Guide to Monitoring Ubuntu Servers

Running Ubuntu servers without proper monitoring can lead to unexpected issues. For DevOps engineers and SREs, effective tracking is crucial for maintaining system health and performance. This guide covers everything you need to know about monitoring Ubuntu servers, from the basics to advanced strategies, helping you keep your systems running smoothly, whether you manage a single server or a large fleet.

The EU AI Act and what it means for managing incidents

If you've been in earshot of tech leadership lately, you've probably heard the words 'EU,' 'AI,' and 'compliance' in conversation. The EU AI Act is officially upon us, and with it comes a whole new set of incident response and reporting requirements that might feel like a yet another bureaucratic set of requirements to worry about. But there's a different way to look at this legislation.

Unlocking the Power of LLMs and AI Agents for Network Automation

Artificial intelligence is reshaping how enterprises manage and secure their networks, but not all AI is created equal, and not all Large Language Models (LLMs) are ready for the job. While tools like ChatGPT and Google Gemini are transforming communication and productivity, applying general-purpose LLMs to something as specialized and high-stakes as network operations is an entirely different challenge. Networks are dynamic, complex, and context-heavy.

Building a real-time AI autocomplete app with Next.js and Vercel AI SDK

Over the past ten years, Azure has become one of the most prominent cloud computing platforms available, rivaled only by AWS. Part of Microsoft’s suite of Azure services, Azure web apps provide a packaged environment for hosting web applications built in many languages. Because this environment is fully managed by Azure, developers have limited options for control.