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Save network costs with VictoriaMetrics remote write protocol

Prometheus remote write protocol is used by Prometheus for sending data to remote storage systems such as VictoriaMetrics. See these docs on how to setup Prometheus to send the data to VictoriaMetrics. This protocol is very simple - it writes the collected raw samples into WriteRequest protobuf message, then compresses the message with Snappy compression algorithm and sends it to the remote storage in an HTTTP POST request.

Get your Network in Fighting Shape with The Right Tools for Fortinet SD-WAN Monitoring

Are you ready to fight for your network's performance and reliability? Transitioning to SD-WAN technology can be challenging without proper network visibility. It's time to take the blindfold off and gain control over your network with SD-WAN monitoring. Don't let a lack of visibility hold you back from reaching your goals. With SD-WAN monitoring, you can track your network's progress, identify areas for improvement, and ensure it meets your expectations.

Not all employees want to go digital - here's what you can do

As you may be aware, Digital Employee Experience (DEX) refers to the way employees interact with digital tools, technologies, and systems in the workplace. While the digitalization of work has simplified the lives of business users, it has also created human-centric challenges. Technology may have enabled them to work from anywhere, collaborate with colleagues from around the world, and access information at their fingertips – it also calls for them to go against hard-boiled human instincts.

90 things about Azure Storage you may not know

Azure Storage is a cloud-based storage solution that provides secure, scalable, and highly available storage for your data. It is a crucial component of Microsoft’s Azure cloud platform, providing various storage services, including Blob Storage, File Storage, Queue Storage, Table Storage, and Archive Storage. In this article, we’ll take a deep dive into Azure Storage and discuss 90 things you may not know about it.

5 key takeaways from the Grafana Labs Observability Survey 2023

Observability is coming into its own, as SREs and DevOps practitioners increasingly seek to centralize the sprawl of tools and data sources to better manage their workloads and respond to incidents faster — and to save time and money in the process. That was the overarching message from more than 250 observability practitioners who took part in the Grafana Labs’ first ever Observability Survey.

AI Monitoring with MetricFire

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a buzzword in recent years. From chatbots to self-driving cars, AI has transformed how we live, work, and interact with the world around us. AI technology has been deployed across various sectors, including healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and more, to improve efficiency, accuracy, and decision-making capabilities. However, as AI systems become more complex, monitoring them to ensure optimal performance and prevent issues or errors becomes crucial.

7 Signs You Need IT Support in Your Organization

It's pretty common for most organizations to have IT support. But does it need to exist right at the beginning of your business, or is it something that can be added afterward? And if so, at what point is it advisable to build it? The first thing to know is that IT staff is essential when your business hits a certain size or level of complexity. Too vague? Then here are seven signs you need IT support to help you out! Ready to find out if your business needs IT support? Let's find out!

4 Tools to Help Protect Against Online Identity Theft

Online identity theft has become a significant concern for everyone, especially as we rely more on the internet for various activities such as shopping, banking, and socializing. Identity theft occurs when someone steals personal information, such as name, address, social security number, or credit card details, to commit fraudulent activities. The consequences of identity theft can be severe: $15.1 billion in monetary loss in a given year alone!