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IIS - A Go-To Web Hosting Solution for Windows

Internet Information Services (IIS) stands out as the primary web hosting solution for Windows-based servers. With a heritage deeply rooted in Microsoft's commitment to providing robust and reliable web server software, IIS has evolved into the top choice for hosting websites and web applications. The inherent compatibility between IIS and the Windows operating system sets it apart from other web server options, enabling it to fully leverage the strengths of the Windows environment.

How to use flow mode for Grafana Agent with Matt Durham (Grafana Office Hours #21)

Senior Software Engineer Matt Durham shows us how to use flow mode for Grafana Agent. Flow mode is a new and better way to install and configure Grafana Agent than the older "static mode". Among other things, flow mode's modularity makes it easier to build more complex workflows like traditional data pipelines and allows for more use cases than collecting and processing telemetry.

The role of observability in incident response

Observability has brought a new approach to IT infrastructure management, easing the workload on IT admins across the world and bringing more accuracy and efficiency. One of the clear beneficiaries of this evolution in IT infrastructure management is incident response. Incident response is the systematic process of identifying, analyzing, and mitigating security threats, breaches, or operational issues to minimize their impact on the continuity of business operations.

Transitioning from lz4net to K4os.Compression.LZ4

At Raygun, we’re processing billions of events per month for our customers, so it’s well worthwhile looking for the most efficient data storage solutions. Way back when we started out, we chose lz4net to store data, which served our purposes well for many years. As we grew, though, we realized this was getting expensive, and was starting to undermine our business model. This post is focused on how we made the switch to the K4os.Compression.LZ4 rewrite, attaining significant performance gains.

Optimize Monitoring with Time-based Threshold Profiles

Learn how to enhance your monitoring efficiency by configuring Time-based Threshold Profiles in Site24x7. In this video, we'll guide you through the process of setting up thresholds based on business hour segments, ensuring you receive alerts when you need them the most. Optimize alert frequencies and receive notifications only when it matters. Happy monitoring!

The Future of Network Monitoring: AIOPS Trends to Watch in 2025

Network monitoring is the process of continuously scrutinizing a computer network for failures or deficiencies to ensure availability and performance. AIOps (Artificial Intelligence for IT Operations) is an umbrella term for the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies into network operations. It involves using machine learning, analytics, and big data to automate and enhance IT operations.

Micro Lesson: Monitoring and Troubleshooting with AWS Observability Solution

This video introduces Sumo Logic's AWS Observability solution, which is an all-in-one approach to give visibility into the important elements of the cloud infrastructure and assist in troubleshooting complex issues. This video further describes the features of the observability solution such as pre-built dashboards, prepackaged log searches, and the out-of-the-box alerts that help in monitoring and troubleshooting.

Document Azure Environment to monitor Azure usage

As cloud adoption expands, subscribing and provisioning resources increase day by day. Regular analysis and assessment are essential to monitor usage, ensuring that cloud resource spending remains efficient and minimizing waste. The assessments can be made using many ways but will need some level of technical competence and regular maintenance: Not all stakeholders will have access and the necessity to check through these tools.

Advancing Cloud Monitoring: Benefits of Synthetic Monitoring

The cloud changed how businesses work, making things more flexible and adaptable. But keeping track of app performance from a user’s point of view in this new setup is tough. Legacy tools tend to not give developers an understanding of their users' perspective. That's where synthetic monitoring comes in. It's a strong way to focus on users and fix the problems that legacy tools miss.