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Announcing InfluxDB 3 Enterprise free for at-home use and an update on InfluxDB 3 Core's 72-hour limitation

Two weeks into the alpha release of InfluxDB 3 Core (our new open source offering) and InfluxDB 3 Enterprise (our newest commercial offering), we’ve received a good amount of feedback that the 72 hour limitation in Core is too limiting. This fell into three categories: For the users in category 1, we’re announcing a free tier of InfluxDB 3 Enterprise for at-home, non-commercial use.

How to utilize CPU offloads to increase storage efficiency

When storing large amounts of data, the cost ($) to store each gigabyte (GB) is the typical measure used to gauge the efficiency of the storage system. The biggest driver of storage cost is the protection method used. It is common to protect data by either having multiple replicas within the storage system or by using erasure coding to create data chunks and parity chunks to reduce the raw storage consumed, albeit at the cost of higher CPU utilisation.

5 Most Common MPLS Issues & How to Fix Them

From 2010 to 2017, MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching) was the go-to solution for enterprise networks. It offered reliability, security, and performance that businesses relied on for their critical operations. Since then, many organizations have moved to SD-WAN, attracted by its flexibility and cost-effectiveness. However, MPLS is far from obsolete.

GLPI: IT service management and its integration with Pandora FMS

GLPI is a free IT Service Management (ITSM) solution that allows you to manage assets, incidents and requests within an organization. It works as an incident tracking and service desk system, optimizing technical support and technological resources. It also includes hardware and software inventory, contracts and licenses, offering a centralized view of the whole infrastructure. Its intuitive web interface and customization options ensure flexibility and scalability for businesses of any size.

What Is The Cloud? A Beginner's Guide

YouTube. Netflix. Uber. Spotify. TikTok. You name it. You sign up and get your own account. Once you set it up however you want, you can access it from any internet-enabled device, including smartphones and smartwatches. If your device breaks, or is lost, or you switch to a new one, you can still access your account, as well as its settings and information, from another device without having to recreate everything from scratch.

Understanding Unified Carrier Registration Requirements for Freight Brokers and Forwarders

The Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) system is a vital regulatory framework in the transportation industry. It ensures compliance and accountability among freight brokers, forwarders, and motor carriers operating in the United States. Established under federal law, the Federal Motor Carrier Authority Online Filings UCR program requires these entities to register annually and pay fees based on the size of their operations. Its primary goal is to enhance safety and streamline regulatory oversight across participating states.