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Reducing MTTR with Cloud Pathfinder

Learn how to quickly identify and resolve cloud connectivity issues with Kentik’s Cloud Pathfinder. We demonstrate how Cloud Pathfinder simplifies troubleshooting by automatically mapping cloud network paths, pinpointing misconfigured security rules or incorrect routes, and providing actionable insights powered by integrated AI analysis. Reduce mean time to resolution (MTTR) and gain instant visibility into your cloud infrastructure with Kentik.

Grafana Alloy at 1: What's new and what's next for our OpenTelemetry Collector distribution

It’s been a year since we launched Grafana Alloy, our OpenTelemetry Collector distribution with built-in Prometheus pipelines and support for metrics, logs, traces, and profiles. OpenTelemetry is quickly becoming an industry standard for telemetry collection, processing, and delivery, and we’re committed to making Alloy the best possible collector for telemetry data, whether you’re using it with Grafana Cloud or not.

Grafana Cloud Migration Assistant: from self-hosted to the cloud in minutes

Moving your existing Grafana instance to Grafana Cloud just got dramatically simpler. Today, we’re excited to announce the general availability of the Grafana Cloud Migration Assistant, a powerful yet intuitive tool designed to streamline your migration journey. Traditionally, migrating from Grafana OSS or Grafana Enterprise to Grafana Cloud required technical expertise with Grafana’s HTTP API or command-line tools like Grizzly.

Track MongoDB Performance Metrics Without the Noise

When your MongoDB database slows down, it affects your entire application stack. Performance issues can range from minor inconveniences to major outages, making a solid understanding of MongoDB metrics essential for any DevOps engineer. This guide covers the key performance metrics you need to monitor in MongoDB, how to interpret what you're seeing, and practical steps to resolve common issues.