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VictoriaLogs: Gaps, Gains & Growth - Tech Talk #4

It's the grand finale of our VictoriaLogs tech talk series! We'll consolidate everything learned from parts 1-3. VictoriaMetrics Co-founder Alex takes the virtual stage to provide the definitive wrap-up – reviewing key takeaways, addressing topics we didn't cover, clarifying what we got right, and transparently discussing what we could have explained better. Bring your questions for Alex in this interactive conclusion!

Super Mario & Platform Engineering? You'll Be Surprised!

What can Super Mario teach us about platform engineering? More than you'd think! At Civo Navigate San Francisco 2025, Ramiro Berrelleza, founder of Okteto, draws surprising parallels between one of gaming’s most iconic series and the world of platform engineering. Learn how building familiar, reliable foundations, just like Super Mario, can empower developers, foster innovation, and avoid constantly reinventing the wheel.

Elastic Cloud Serverless now generally available on Google Cloud

Elastic Cloud Serverless provides the fastest way to start and scale security, observability, and search solutions — without managing infrastructure. Today, we are excited to announce the general availability of Elastic Cloud Serverless on Google Cloud — now available in the Iowa (us-central1) region. Elastic Cloud Serverless provides the fastest way to start and scale observability, security, and search solutions without managing infrastructure.

Top 3 tools for Azure cost reporting: SquaredUp, Azure Cost Management, & Power BI

Anyone managing Microsoft Azure will be aware of how quickly its costs can escalate. As cloud architectures grow in complexity—spanning hybrid environments, multi-subscription setups, and cross-platform integrations—the need for intelligent cost visibility tools intensifies. With enterprises typically overspending by 25%-35% on their cloud resources, Azure cost reporting has become a big focus for organizations navigating cloud financial management.

Why Should You Care About Endpoint Monitoring?

Modern applications rely on numerous interconnected endpoints to function properly. Maintaining visibility into these critical connection points is fundamental to both system reliability and security. When endpoints fail, degrade, or become compromised, the impact cascades to users, teams, and ultimately affects your bottom line. Effective endpoint monitoring provides the visibility needed to prevent these issues.

How Does OpenTelemetry Logging Work?

Modern systems throw off logs like confetti—and making sense of all that noise is half the battle. OpenTelemetry logging offers a way to bring some order to the chaos. It helps DevOps teams collect logs in a consistent format, no matter what language or framework they’re working with. In this guide, we’ll walk through what OpenTelemetry logging is, why it matters, and how to put it to work in your stack.