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Parsers make it easier to dig deep into your data to get every byte of useful information you need to support the business. They tell Graylog how to decode the log messages that come in from a source, which is anything in your infrastructure that generates log messages (e.g., a router, switch, web firewall, security device, Linux server, windows server, an application, telephone system and so on).

As organizations continue to expand their digital footprint, the demand for a robust and efficient network infrastructure has surged. To navigate the complexities of today's networks, IT professionals must not only be vigilant in monitoring network usage but also adept at implementing best practices to ensure peak performance.

When you think about observability? Do you just think of it as an insurance? Or do you think it can also drive growth for the business? Working with many customers and users trying to get better at Observability, there are two mindsets I see: Let’s explore.

In this post I’m comparing cron monitoring features of four services: Cronitor, Healthchecks.io, Uptime Robot, Sentry. How I picked the services for comparison: I searched for “cron monitoring” on Google and picked the top results in their order of appearance. Disclaimer: I run Healthchecks.io, so I’m a biased source. I’ve tried to get the facts right, but choosing what features to compare, and what differences to highlight, is of course subjective.

Last week, we were very excited to host our first ever SquaredUp Virtual Customer Workshop! We’d received so much positive feedback on the intimate in-person workshop we ran in the UK last month that we wanted to extend the invitation worldwide – by recreating the experience virtually. Using the digital conferencing app Gather Town, we were pleased to welcome 23 SquaredUp customers from 12 countries to our virtual “SquaredUp Town”.

In the last decade, businesses have made massive investments in the digital economy with the goal of increasing operational efficiency and improving their customer or end-user experience. However, it isn’t rare for businesses to incur losses due to poor page load speed, failed transactions, or website errors. This is why businesses need to track end-user experience in real time and resolve issues quickly.

ManageEngine OpManager MSP now features the integration of the IP address management (IPAM) and switch port mapper (SPM) add-on. But what does this mean for MSPs, and how can it solve the challenges MSPs face daily?

The world’s biggest language comes with a huge collection of conventions and guidelines from the community’s collective wisdom. Following JavaScript best practices can help achieve faster page loads and better performance, improve code readability, and make maintenance and debugging easier. Carefully crafted code can also prevent errors and security issues, especially if it’s complemented with real-time diagnostic tools such as JavaScript error monitoring.

We have come a long way from dusty chalkboards and lightbulb-powered overhead projectors. The modern-day educational landscape has dramatically shifted to digital platforms. Students, educators, and staff are dependent on web portals and online services to facilitate learning and administrative tasks. However, a lingering question persists: How resilient and reliable are these platforms?