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Flowmon - AI-Powered Cybersecurity Platform

Today's primary cybersecurity challenge is event overload. With a flood of alerts coming from numerous systems, analysts struggle to prioritize and investigate effectively. This not only delays responses to genuine threats, but also leaves organizations more vulnerable. For Progress Flowmon, accuracy and rapid response are essential. Flowmon is an AI-driven network security analyst that works alongside your team, monitoring your network 24/7.

How to design apps with Docker containers?

Do you want to streamline your app development process to make it efficient, scalable, and reliable? Building and deploying applications without the right tools quickly becomes complex and resource-intensive. Docker containers address these challenges by providing effective solutions. The 2023 Stack Overflow Developer Survey reveals that 42% of developers rely on Docker, demonstrating its pivotal role in modern workflows. Similarly, Datadog states that over 25% of organizations use Docker in production, which underscores its widespread adoption.

Make NetFlow Flow Without Breaking The Network

Ever wondered how many NetFlow exporters or edge routers you have configured on your core switches? What if I told you that every exporter uses ~0.2% bandwidth in overhead? While that may not seem like much (and it has been a few years since most network engineers were worried about CPU overhead for NetFlow exports), older hardware and network OS versions may be more sensitive to having multiple flow exporters configured.

AI and the Demand for Data Center Interconnectivity

Attention is growing in the market towards developing infrastructure capable of accommodating the rising demand and scale of AI. Furthermore, there is a rising trend in the planning and construction of edge data centers located nearer to end users, aimed at addressing the high power requirements of GPUs and the ongoing transition of enterprise IT toward cloud solutions.

Auvik Wrapped 2024

It’s a wrap! Auvik Wrapped is here to unravel all the amazing things we accomplished together in 2024. From keeping networks smooth to celebrating every win, we couldn’t have done it without YOU—our incredible customers and partners. This video is our highlight reel, our “thank-you note,” and a reminder that the magic happens when we connect. So grab some popcorn (and maybe your favorite IT pun), and let’s take a look back at what we built, fixed, and optimized together.

How your favorite apps use protocols: A look at real-world scenarios

Ever wondered how computers and servers talk to each other without descending into chaos? It’s all thanks to network protocols—the unsung heroes of the digital world. These nifty little rules tell devices how to format, send, and receive data, ensuring that even the most mismatched tech can have a civil conversation. This blog will explore different network protocols and how popular apps use them to ensure smooth performance and secure communication.

Network compliance and automation, IPAM, Cisco ACI monitoring, and more-key achievements in network monitoring: 2024

At Site24x7, we’ve always been about simplifying the complex and empowering IT teams to do more with less. This year was no different; we rolled out a host of new features and enhancements designed to help you manage your networks with greater confidence and ease. From streamlining compliance processes to enhancing visibility and automation, 2024 has been all about addressing your most pressing network challenges.

MongoDB vs. MySQL

Choosing a database is no easy feat. You must consider your organization’s current requirements and anticipate its future needs. Also, there are plenty of databases to choose from, and each type has its pros, cons, and use cases. To help you decide, we’re diving into a MongoDB vs. MySQL comparison in this article. We’ll review each database to help you decide which one might meet your needs.