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We have been using Azure Functions for years. Being able to easily deploy and run code on both Azure App Services and real serverless has been a killer feature for all of our asynchronous jobs and services. Unfortunately, the logging approach provided as part of the default template is not ideal. In this post, I'll introduce you to the first steps we take in all of our existing and new function apps to improve logging. A quick note about the Azure Functions runtime.

Terry Mulligan, is a Splunk consultant with Discovered Intelligence (and Notre Dame’s biggest fan)— a data intelligence services and solutions provider that specializes in data observability and security platforms. He shares what Cribl has brought to the table for his organization and his clients, and how it’s changed their processes and the role of the Splunk data engineer.

The word "cache" is used in many different contexts. Typically, a cache is a small chunk of data stored locally for quick access. In this case, it’s about computer caches, i.e., the data stored in memory. Micro-caching is a technique where a programmer uses this cached data to do some quick computations, which can lead to some amazing solutions. In micro caching, dynamically generated content is cached for only a brief period rather than full-page caching.

Kentik Kube provides network insight into Kubernetes workloads, revealing K8s traffic routes through an organization’s data centers, clouds, and the internet.

As a developer, when I first stepped into the wonderful world Kubernetes, I was amazed at the endless configuration possibilities it offered for containerized apps. It felt like I was handed the most multifaceted tool for all my deployment needs.

Synthetic monitoring in Cloud Monitoring tests the availability, consistency, and performance of a web application from a real user’s perspective.

In the world of virtualization, VMware Horizon is a name that every expert is familiar with. This powerful platform has revolutionized the way employees access their desktops and applications, creating an unparalleled digital employee experience (DEX). With features like Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) and Desktop as a Service (DaaS), VMware Horizon has become the go-to solution for organizations looking to streamline their IT infrastructure.

In today's digital landscape, where everything is moving at breakneck speed, the performance of your applications can either make or break your digital game. We've all been there – the frustration of a slow website or an unresponsive app. That's where Application Performance Monitoring, or APM, swoops in to save the day. APM is like your app's personal fitness trainer, helping you keep it in peak condition.

A comprehensive guide to relabeling strategies in Prometheus.

We continue our exploration of the fascinating world of Kubernetes, logs, and metrics. In our previous installment, we delved into the intricate tale of Cribl Edge and its role in unraveling the mysteries of logging and metrics in Kubernetes environments with the Cribl Edge native sources for Kubernetes Metrics and Logs. Today, we’re picking up where we left off, shining a spotlight on a new and powerful tool that has the potential to demystify this complex ecosystem further.