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Databases are often the biggest performance bottleneck in an application. They are also hard to migrate from once being used in production, so making the right choice for your application’s database is crucial. A big part of making the right decision is knowing what your options are. The database landscape has been changing rapidly in the past few years, so this article will try to simplify things for you by going over the following topics.

If you’re responsible for overseeing a network infrastructure, but you’re not always on-site to complete tasks and tackle issues in person, you need the right tools to empower you in your admin efforts. There’s a diverse array of resources out there which will enhance your network management capabilities, even when you’re working remotely. Here are just a few examples of must-have apps for you and your team in this context.

In modern microservices-based applications, it is difficult to get an overview of how requests are performing across multiple services, infrastructure, and protocols. As companies began moving to distributed systems, they realized they needed a way to track requests in their entirety for debugging applications. Distributed tracing is a technology that was born out of this need.

SAP (Systems, Applications, and Products) is a popular enterprise resource planning (ERP) software used by businesses to manage various operations such as finance, human resources, and supply chain management. As businesses rely on SAP for their critical operations, it is essential that the software performs at an optimal level. Slow SAP performance can result in frustration, delays, and ultimately, reduced productivity.

In today's fast-paced business environment, maintaining a reliable and high-performing network is essential. One technology that can help achieve this goal is Meraki SD-WAN (Software-Defined Wide Area Network), a cloud-based solution that enables organizations to easily manage and optimize their network performance. However, simply deploying SD-WAN is not enough.

As the world of technology continues to evolve, the demand for cutting-edge solutions to monitor and optimize system performance has never been higher. Today, we’re excited to introduce a revolutionary new concept in observability: Quantum Entangled Observability (QEO). This ground-breaking method leverages the peculiar properties of quantum mechanics to provide unparalleled insights into your systems’ inner workings.

Detecting unauthorized usage and malicious applications in an instance involves analyzing OS and application logs. Doing this manually is a herculean effort because of the number of logs and the patterns one has to look for. Having a tool that can provide an aggregated view of your instance and the ability to analyze them easily can greatly reduce manual effort.

The end is finally here! After over a decade of being the most chosen Windows version, Windows 7 has reached its end of life. While the OS’s Extended Support ended on Jan. 14, 2020, the Extended Security Updates (ESUs) reached their end of life on Jan. 10, 2023. As we bid farewell to this successor of Windows Vista, and by far one of the most user-friendly OSs, let us take a deep dive into what Windows 7 end of life entails.

Are you familiar with the term "packet loss"? No, it's not when your postman loses your package, but it's when data packets go missing in the vast world of the Internet. And if you think losing just a few packets won't affect your internet speed, think again! Packet loss is a common occurrence in networked applications, and its impact on performance can vary depending on the application and network conditions.