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Understanding Ubuntu Logs

Linux, Debian, and Ubuntu are the Kirk, Spock, and McCoy of modern application development. The Captain Kirk, Linux, is the open-source central code for directing and talking to hardware. Debian sits as the trio’s Spock, the original distro that can be seen as more complex to install and use. As a Debian child distro, Ubuntu is the McCoy, helping to heal the challenges that people have when trying to use Debian.

What is a Log File? Types Explained with Examples

If you’ve ever spent hours trying to figure out what went wrong in your code, you know how frustrating it can be without a clear trail to follow. Logs give you that trail, showing the steps your system took before something broke. Think of stack traces, they’re helpful for showing you where an error occurred. But they don’t always explain how it occurred. That’s where logs come into place.

The new era of observability - why logs are the key to success

The promise of observability has always been clear: ensure system health, quickly identify and resolve issues efficiently. However, traditional observability, broken into metrics, logs, and traces, is cumbersome and fragmented, leading to higher costs and developer burnout.

Safeguarding your future: budget planning for cybersecurity resilience

With remote and hybrid working environments as the norm, organizations need to embrace a modern security paradigm across cross-functional teams. While the primary goal is to deliver confidence, visibility, and robust protection to safeguard their future, balancing the digital transformation journey with budgets can be particularly challenging. Going into budget planning season, these are the challenges to keep top of mind. You can even allocate a line item as you defend your budget and your systems.

Rich Logs Collector for Docker Compose Services with SigNoz

Our production services run on a Linux machine using Docker Compose, keeping our infrastructure simple and manageable. Docker Compose allows us to easily define and manage multi-container applications, providing a straightforward way to orchestrate services, which helps reduce complexity in our infrastructure. Recently, we decided to switch to SigNoz to gain more flexibility and control over our observability stack. Following the SigNoz setup guide, we used logspout to collect and forward logs.

Maximizing Financial Efficiency for MSSPs with Cribl: Reducing Egress Costs

In previous discussions about Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs), I’ve looked into the architectural benefits and product-level advantages of integrating Cribl. Today, let’s explore why Cribl isn’t just technically sound—it’s also a smart business decision that can help MSSPs like you manage and lower egress costs, creating a significant impact on the financial efficiency of your operations.

Elasticsearch achieves Certified Software Solution status for Microsoft Azure

As a trusted partner in the Microsoft ecosystem, Elasticsearch has achieved another significant milestone by becoming a Certified Software Solution for Microsoft Azure. This certification not only underscores our commitment to excellence but also reflects our dedication to delivering seamless data solutions for our customers.

Understanding Business Analytics

Business operations are now almost completely digitalized, this means with the appropriate tools timely data and reporting of key performance indicators can be utilized to assist in driving accurate business decision-making. With these tools, organizations can begin monitoring and analyzing extensive amounts of data that offer significant advantages to them.