In most cases, monitoring is often viewed as pretty dumb alarm system – built to notify if something goes wrong. However, there could be cases when monitoring software can be used not so straightforward, or apply non-obvious settings or means to handle the task. Some of them are listed below. If you can think of any other case, please let us know in the comments form in the bottom.

We are happy to announce the beta release of our cloud performance and uptime data. PerfOps now collects data for all popular cloud providers such as AWS, Google, DigitalOcean, Vultr and soon even more. You can now decide which region makes more sense for you not just on a general feeling and pricing but on concrete data from all over the world.

The continuous evolution and growth of the endpoint devices in enterprises makes network security management a primary concern for IT departments. As a sysadmin, you strive to ensure the safety and security of every device in your network. You are on a constant lookout for vulnerabilities and issues that might disturb the shield that protects your enterprise devices. With dynamically changing trends and technologies, it’s easy to miss details that might compromise your network’s armor.