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In our penultimate episode of the series we try to hit all the things that didn’t fit anywhere else - Cribl Guard, the API/SDK, Insights, and the FinOps center. By the time the month is over, you will have a pretty good idea of what Cribl can do, and how to do it. You’ll also have consumed more caffeinated beverages than is strictly appropriate...

Who should actually be trusted to oversee AI? As frontier AI systems become more powerful, the question isn't just whether we need more oversight — it's who is actually qualified to provide it. Adam Arellano, Martin Reynolds, and Bryan D. Payne debate whether governments, third-party evaluators, academics, former frontier-lab employees, or independent organizations can realistically hold companies like OpenAI and Anthropic accountable.

In this video, we explore the basics of Transaction Checks on Uptime.com, an advanced multi-step monitoring tool for website elements. Learn how to create customized scripts to mimic user actions such as visiting a site, filling out forms, and clicking buttons. We walk through a step-by-step guide on setting up a Transaction Check to monitor a login process, including navigating to a URL, validating HTTP status codes, and using browser developer tools to configure field entries. Discover different monitoring intervals and tips for organizing your checks with tags and location settings.

"Channel is the heartbeat of any vendor conversation...if your product is not good, the channel is not going to be doing the miracle." In this episode of SolarWinds World Tour Conversations, we sit down with Sheetal Kalra, Regional Channel Manager for META, to discuss why a strong channel ecosystem is essential for bringing in strong customers. We explore the technology-driven nature of channel sales, the 2026 modifications to simplify the Partner Program, and how partners are successfully navigating network and observability challenges for their clients.