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Diagnosing ActiveMQ broker performance issues with log analysis

Apache ActiveMQ is a widely used message broker that enables seamless communication between distributed applications. However, as the volume of messages increases, performance bottlenecks can arise, leading to slow message processing, high latency, broker crashes, and out of memory (OOM) errors. One of the most critical issues affecting ActiveMQ is OOM errors, which occur when the broker exceeds its allocated heap memory. This can result in service failures, message loss, and prolonged downtime.

Bindplane Expands Partnership with Google Cloud

We're only one month into 2025, but the momentum keeps building at Bindplane. In January, we rebranded our company as Bindplane, aligning our company name with our core mission: delivering the best OpenTelemetry-native telemetry pipeline on the market. Building on that excitement, we have another announcement: we've expanded and extended our partnership with Google Cloud.

Investigating Kubernetes Issues with Papertrail

While Kubernetes aims to streamline containerized application management, its multi-layered architecture creates potential points of failure. Problems in any of these layers can manifest as application crashes, resource overutilization, or failed deployments, making cluster maintenance a persistent challenge. Kubernetes meticulously logs all aspects of cluster activity and application output, from individual Pods to ReplicaSets.

Diagnosing and resolving the 500 internal server error with Apache and Tomcat logs

The dreaded 500 internal server error is a common challenge for web administrators, often signaling a disruption in server operations. Diagnosing the root cause requires in-depth visibility into both web server and application behavior. In this blog, we’ll explore how log management tools simplify the diagnosis and resolution of 500 errors by leveraging insights from both Apache and Tomcat logs.

What is Apache? In-depth overview of Apache web server

The Apache HTTP Server, commonly known as Apache is a free and open-source web server, that delivers web content through the internet. As open-source software, its original source code is freely available for developers to view and collaborate. This has made Apache a favorite among developers who create and configure Apache models to expand its functionality and improve on its core features.

Tomcat Logs: Locations, Types, Configuration, and Best Practices

Apache Tomcat logs are essential for monitoring, debugging, and maintaining Java applications running on Tomcat. These logs capture critical information such as server startup details, request handling, and application errors. They help developers and system administrators troubleshoot issues, analyze traffic, and ensure application stability. Tomcat generates multiple logs, each serving a distinct purpose.

Eliminate log sprawl and cut costs with Sumo Logic

How much money is your company wasting on using multiple tools for log ingestion? Security analysts, developers, and operations teams all rely on logs. But, when each team uses different and multiple tools to store and analyze logs, it leads to tool sprawl, wasted resources, and lost critical data. With Sumo Logic’s Log Analytics Platform, you get a single source of truth for all your log data. Gain context-driven insights into your performance, availability, security status, and threats, all while eliminating wasteful spending.

What is Time Series Data?

Time series data is particularly prevalent, seen across numerous different industries and use cases. It offers significant value to various organizations, highlighting the importance of effectively monitoring and analyzing the data. By analyzing and monitoring time series data you can understand trends, patterns, and anomalies in sequential data collected at many points in time.