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Monitoring ECS Metrics: A Guide for Developers and Operations Teams

For anyone leveraging cloud computing, Amazon Elastic Container Service (ECS) continues to provide a seamless solution for managing containerized applications. AWS Fargate takes this cloud-native architecture a step further by allowing you to run containers without servers or clusters. As a serverless offering for ECS, Fargate provisions compute capacity and scales it based on demand.

Java License Monitoring - Why you need to monitor your Java licenses and how to do so

Java license monitoring has now become an essential requirement for many organizations as Oracle’s recent licensing changes have made compliance mandatory, with increased risks of audits and higher Java licensing compliance costs. Once a free programming platform, Java now requires navigating a complex licensing framework, including employee-based models that tie costs to the size of a workforce. These changes significantly increase the risk of unbudgeted expenses for licensing violations.

What are Microservices? A Path to Scalability and Agility

If developing scalable, agile applications is a priority for your business, microservices may provide a compelling solution. But what are microservices exactly? The proper microservices definition refers to a modern architectural approach where an application is built as a collection of loosely coupled services. Each service is independent, self-contained, and designed around a specific business capability.

What is Amazon Inspector? Monitoring and Alerting with Amazon Inspector

Amazon Inspector is an automated security assessment service that scans AWS workloads for vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, unintended network exposure and compliance risks, helping organizations enhance cloud security, detect threats, and meet regulatory requirements (such as ISO/IEC 27001, HIPAA, NIS 2 and SOC 2 Type 2) in real time. Amazon Inspector discovers and scans Amazon EC2 instances, container images in Amazon ECR (Elastic Container Registry), and Lambda functions.

How to Monitor PowerShell Activity and Detect PowerShell Exploitation Vulnerabilities

Why should you monitor PowerShell?…. PowerShell is a powerful automation tool, however its capabilities also make it a prime target for exploitation by cyber attackers. Implementing a robust, automated PowerShell monitoring solution is now essential to detect and prevent exploitation attacks before they compromise your systems. PowerShell is a powerful scripting tool that can automate tasks and manage systems, but its flexibility also makes it a target for abuse.

Observability Best Practices: Balancing Sustainability and Cost in a Data-Driven World

Imagine this: Your IT team has invested in cutting-edge observability tools to keep systems running smoothly. But does that imply you are following observability best practices? As your business grows, so does the flood of logs, traces, and metrics—along with a skyrocketing cloud bill. What started as a way to gain better visibility is now a major expense, and suddenly, you’re asking: Are we paying too much for too little value? This challenge is becoming all too common.

Windows 365 vs. Azure Virtual Desktop: Which is Right for Your Business?

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, organizations have shifted their workforce to remote and hybrid operations. This transition has birthed a new demand for cloud-based desktop solutions to let employees access their desktops from anywhere. The demand for these solutions spotlights services like Windows 365 vs. Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD). These two services move desktop environments to the cloud, facilitating collaboration between teams.

14 Key IT Trends for 2025

In the face of rapid technological advancements, businesses must redefine how they operate. Staying ahead of emerging IT trends is non-negotiable if you want to maintain an edge. From remarkable improvements in artificial intelligence (AI) and automation to enhanced connectivity and the provision of more personalized IT services, these developments present numerous opportunities to increase productivity and outshine competitors. Eager to learn what you should add to your IT strateg y in 2025?

eG Enterprise Alerting Integrates With Yet More ITSM Ticketing Systems, Including BigPanda and Freshservice

Just a quick blog to let you know that eG Enterprise v7.5 has introduced support for further ticketing systems – including for popular ITSM solutions such as BigPanda and Freshservice.

VDI vs VPN: Which Remote Access Solution is Best for Your Business?

The shift toward remote work has made reliable and secure access to company resources more important than ever. As organizations explore different solutions to address these needs, two popular technologies stand out: Virtual Desktop Infrastructure and Virtual Private Networks, or VDI and VPN. Both offer distinct benefits for connecting employees to critical systems, but the differences between them can significantly impact your business operations.